LONG-TERM TESTS

BERGHAUS PACLITE PANT £130 There are four things I want from overtrousers: waterproofing, comfort, freedom of movement and a hassle-free experience when putting them on halfway up a mountain. These overtrousers tick all boxes. Paclite technology is ultra-light, flexible and not too stiff, yet you still get an impressive 28,000mm hydrostatic head. VERDICT A lightweight and protective pair of waterproof overtrousers featuring Gore-Tex Paclite technology. USED BY James Forrest, Trail gear reviewer USED FOR 6 years ALPKIT NAUTILUS £150 If I'm packing for a ‘weathery’ day in the hills, I want my waterproofs to feel robust and these really do. They're made from seriously tough 70D nylon, reinforced at the hem and ankles, with articulated knees and a diamond-shape crotch to make walking in all that durable material relatively comfy. Not for showery summery days, but…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023

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