Purchased a few years ago and still going strong the Montane Terra are my preferred light weight walking trousers. Most walking trousers come with an active cut high lift crotch and the Terra are no exception as I find this type of cut a must have in my walking wardrobe. The trousers also come with mesh lined zip-vents along the thighs which come in handy walking during those hot summer months, adding to this are two zip pockets and one security pocket with zip. The Montane Terra trousers tick all the walkers boxes also adding that this particular trouser is one of the best and most sought after outdoor trouser.

Although the Terra wick away sweat and are extremely quick drying the Terra pants are not waterproof, yet work well with an added over trouser during the wet weather.

As above Montane the Terra never fail to impress with their carefully engineered walking trousers with all emphasis on comfort and design. There's no need to fix something that isn’t broke, and that’s exactly what Montane are doing with the Terra pant.

I’ve been on the lookout for a highly breathable, fast wicking and windproof walking trouser to replace my Berghaus Deluge over trousers which I've had for some time now, the Berghaus Deluge still come highly recommended as an over trouser and have never have failed me, their only failure is in the name itself 'over trouser'

As a fell walker getting caught out in the odd downpour comes with the territory although I do feel I’ve seen my fair share of ‘downing pack and reaching for the over trousers. The Rab Vapour Rise puts an end to this almost instantly. Although the Vapour Rise don’t claim to be fully waterproof they are highly wicking and incredibly windproof, add a fleece lining along with excellent breathability together with crampon patches around the inside hem to avoid the hem being damaged the Vapour Rise is an all round fantastic Winter trouser.

My Berghaus Deluge have been with me for quite some time now nestled away in the bottom of my pack. They are a fantastic over trouser but I can't help feel that the over trouser is somewhat dated now with the new fleece lined waterproof trouser thus no need to wear anything underneath.

The Deluge are not just great at being waterproof, try them on a windy summit to keep your legs nice and toasty.