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Best all round waterproof trousers and light as a feather.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2017

These waterproof trousers were ordered for my father and recommend by myself as I've owned a pair for a number of years.
Most if not all waterproof trousers make you sweat, therefore the trousers you have on underneath your waterproofing are usually wetter than they would be if you weren't wearing any waterproofs. Not with these, they are highly breathable. They can be zipped open all the way on both legs but I haven't found a need for this. I've been mountaineering in them many times and even worn them over my thick textile motorbike trousers when on a tour of Scotland. I comfortably rode and stayed dry all day long. I have used them on the bike in heavy rain for long periods and haven't come across any leaks apart from where the berghaus logo is on the knee. There was a slight leak there but nothing major at all. I don't think this would be an issue with general use but on the bike my knees are bent and driving into the rain for long periods of time. I would highly recommend these to anyone, they can be expensive but I believe in the fact that you get what you pay for.

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Green Dragon

Not waterproof :-(

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2020

Failed after a couple of months. Soaked through with a half an hour of rain with a bit of wind. Very disappointed.

I have never washed them. Just wiped clean with warm damp cloth using water only.

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Neil

Best all round waterproof trousers and light as a feather.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2017

Colour: BlackSize: M STDStyle Name: Regular (31 Inches)Verified Purchase

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Bob

Pros: Breathable, comfortable, totally waterproof, extremely lightweight, packs to a small size. Con: watch size

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2017

Colour: BlackSize: XXXL STDStyle Name: Regular (31 Inches)Verified Purchase

Cool, comfortable, extremely lightweight, totally waterproof. No excuse for not carrying these in your backpack. Coupled with a Berghaus Paclite jacket (bought 2 years ago) an ideal set of lightweight waterproofs. You will need warm clothing underneath in the winter as Paclite is just a breathable, waterproof shell. My perspective is that Paclite is not meant to be heavy duty I.e. It's not a 3 layer Goretex. So not really for rock climbing and scrambling in my opinion. No pockets in these trousers, so not ideal for golf. Watch the size. I bought medium length but these were short at 31inch inside leg. The leg length in inches was not shown on the product details. I exchanged them (having to pay postage) for a long pair (34.5 inches inside leg when measured). Better buy long then short so they remain in contact with your shoe when the knee is bent whilst walking up a steep hill. The bottoms can be made narrower with a press stud to make sure they don't catch under the heel. Really nice product.

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IntensiveCareNurse

Expensive but massively worth it & the answer to enjoying wet weather outdoor activity.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2020

Colour: BlackSize: L STDStyle Name: Regular (31 Inches)Verified Purchase

An avid all weather Walker, I had previously given up on waterproof trousers. Underspend and you end up with a pair of sweet inducing, hot and uncomfortable trousers (even in winter) that you carry around in your backpack but hardly ever put on ( often preferring to get wet).
If you recognise this feeling then these are for you.
They come in a little pouch that compacts them to the size of a large grapefruit. They weigh so little it's hard to believe that they are so completely waterproof. I wore these on a 24 mile walk around the New Quay Wales coast in pouring rain (non stop all day) in combo with a Marmot gore tex minimalist jacket and gore tex leather boots. The jacket (2.5 later traditional gore tex material) is excellent and weather proof, but not fantastically breathable so yes, I did sweat in it which eventually causes damp sweat patches on clothing underneath outside of all but the coldest days.
The trousers? Well, these are made of a single layer of high intensity gore-tex and so the breathability is much higher whilst the weight is much lower. I wore them over heavy O'Neill canvas outdoor trousers in late summer (prob 18 degrees) and I swear I didnt know that I was wearing them. They glide beautifully walking any terrain and make walking in the rain an absolute pleasure.
The breathability really is incredible... to the point that the very decent but hot Marmot Jacket will be reserved for a decent (Winter only) hard shell, whilst a Berghaus Minimalist jacket will take its place for a waterproof but totally cool and breathable hard shell for the warmer months in due course.
The trousers have a zipper running the full outer length of each leg which makes them a doddle to pop on and off even with boots encrusted with mud, whilst the zips can also be undone from hip to knee level to increase breathability.
I didnt need this but tried walking in the heavy rain with them down just to see if water ingress would occur. The truth is that it does a little, but you still remain largely dry as the water continues to seam down the outer material rather than into your trousers underneath.
I have no doubt given how incredibly lightweight they are, that despite the rip stop fabric they will tear in time from a branch, a trip or barbed wire or even a slip and fall, but I equally believe that they will be easily repairable for the most part with waterproof patches or tenacious tape... meaning they may get tatty after years of use but will continue to work well whilst remaining light and breathable.
Incredibly impressed and fabulous to look forward to my walking even when its throwing it down.

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Green Dragon

Not waterproof :-(

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2020

Colour: BlackSize: XL STDStyle Name: Regular (31 Inches)Verified Purchase

Failed after a couple of months. Soaked through with a half an hour of rain with a bit of wind. Very disappointed.

I have never washed them. Just wiped clean with warm damp cloth using water only.

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R. H. Fyffe

Excellent waterproofs.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2019

Colour: BlackSize: L STDStyle Name: Regular (31 Inches)Verified Purchase

Having had many pairs of over trousers for work and leisure over the years I was especially pleased with the design, quality and price of this product. The long boot zip and venting zips are spot on for functionality and the fit I chose for my waist size of 34" leaves enough room for comfort without acting like a windsock. The material is way lighter than I have used in the past so it may show signs of wear eventually but they are not something you normally put on every time you head for the lonely places so I do not anticipate them falling to bits anytime soon. Replacement is usually because of rips on barbed wire and sharp stones which all my previous waterproofs have suffered from but thats my fault. The stow bag is a nice little addition and is surprisingly useful. These are great waterproof over trousers and especially for the price.

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Ben J.

Too small for tall guys

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2017

Colour: BlackSize: M LNGStyle Name: Long (33 Inches)Verified Purchase

The product is of very high quality. And it does what it should - it stops the water. Unfortunately, the pants do not fit properly. I am 1.90 m tall and have a slim figure. I chose M / Long. The waistband is pretty tight, but it's okay. What bothers me is the length. With a slightly angled knee, there is already a big gap between the end of the pants and the shoe (a flat Goretex shoe). And it won't slip back if you wear another pants underneath. So ,it's not suitable for cycling. Either one would have to equip the pants with a mechanism that allows you to fix the pants down at the leg or you need an XLong version (35 ") for tall people. Then i would purchase immediately again.

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Andrew

Failed after very little use

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2020

Colour: BlackSize: XL LNGStyle Name: Long (33 Inches)Verified Purchase

I have tried several brands of waterproof trousers over the years with mixed results. These were by far the most expensive and I really hoped that they would be impressive.
To begin with they were but are now next to useless. I wear them to walk my dogs and to begin with did what they are supposed to do but after what I consider to be very little use they pretty much let water in everywhere.
Very very disappointing.
I look after my clothes as I want them to last. These have not.
I wouldn't buy again.

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Brooksy

Great all-rounder

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2019

Colour: BlackSize: L STDStyle Name: Regular (31 Inches)Verified Purchase

I bought a medium and large 33" to try to get the waist right, and I sent back the large. I'm 6'2" and 14st (90kg) for reference. I was replacing my last pair of berghaus gore-tex trousers which I left on the train, so I generally knew what I wanted. The pack lite is a new material for me, and at first I was skeptical given how thin it was compared to my last pair, but I'm very impressed. One of the key things for me was that the trousers shouldn't be too baggy/flappy and can maintain shape while getting battered on a mountain. So far so good, they wear like a pair of trousers and while they're less insulated than my last they've proved brilliant in all conditions and I can't fault them.

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WildCamper9

Incredibly lightweight - 100% Water & Windproof!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2020

Colour: BlackSize: M SHTStyle Name: Short (29 Inches)Verified Purchase

Nicely designed, top quality materials and 100% waterproof, due to the goretex membrane. I purchased the 31-33" waist and short length, being 5'7 approximately in height, and slim to medium build, they are a perfect fit, and have an elasticated waist, as well as zips at the thigh, and zips at the lower leg, for ventilation and to allow one to put them on easily, however I do try when possible to take off my footwear, when slipping these on, as they're very light, and I don't want to risk damaging them with my shoes. Awesome waterproof trousers, glad I purchased, they make a world of difference during the wetter days and months in the UK's ever changing climate! No more dripping rain soaking my trousers!! I'm really delighted with these, due to the comfort factor alone, I think they're pretty stylish, but not keen on the "Berghaus" logo on right leg, maybe a little overkill, as one logo on left leg says "Goretex", and I would prefer just the one logo but it's a minor gripe, due to their practicality for outdoor use in whatever the weather can throw at you!

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Cmiri

They perform greatly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2020

Colour: BlackSize: L SHTStyle Name: Short (29 Inches)Verified Purchase

I got this to do the "Southern Upland Way" in March 2020. They did great.

Pros:
- They truly are waterproof ('Scottish mountains in March waterproof').
- They breath alright if used alone (with no other trousers) or if it's cold-ish.
- Zipper is 75% of leg length, of best quality (great waterproof sealing). Perfect to put trousers on and off and to allow air in/out.
- Trousers can be used with zippers 'open' all the way thanks to a button on the middle, near the knees.
- They weight 231g (size L) including the carrying 'net' pouch. You'll find lighter pants out there, but not sure how durable/waterproof in comparison. These are a great compromise performance/weight ratio.
- They pack to a quite small size and it's quite easy to do so (and store them in their carrying pouch) once you know how to do it.
- They are easy to put on and off wearing large Lowa Camino GTX boots.
- Elastic waist band: great when you lose weight on your thru-hike.

Cons:

- At this price? None. At any price? l'd like to see them on a diet getting to 120g total weight (including net).

I strongly recommend them. Just keep in mind the weight if you're a thru-hiker (or trail runner?).

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