Advnture Verdict
Descent overtrousers for occasional use on the hills and trails when the clouds start opening up.
Pros
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Available in Small, Regular and Long leg lengths
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Two zipped pockets
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Packs into a small pouch
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Lightweight
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Competitive price
Cons
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Shorter side zips
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Craghoppers Ascent Overtrousers: first impressions
When these Craghoppers Ascent Overtrousers are rolled into their small, neat pouch, it’s really very easy to forget that you are carrying them. Fortunately, the designers haven’t forgotten to add a host of useful features which secure them a place in our best waterproof trousers buying guide
Alongside an elasticated waist with drawcord, Velcro-style tape at the hem keeps them tight around your hiking boots, while two zipped pockets offer a waterproof sanctuary for a phone and wallet.
Shop wisely and you’ll find these richly featured packable waterproof trousers for a bargain price.
• RRP: £45 (UK)
• Gender specificity: Unisex
• Sizes available: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL
• Weigh (men’s large): 275g / 9.7oz
• Materials: Polyamide / Polyester
• Colors: Black
Craghoppers Ascent Overtrousers: on the trails
We put the Craghoppers Ascent Overtrousers to the test, during the typically mercurial conditions of a walk in the English countryside.
As we quickly discovered, the side zips only go as far as the knee, so they’re not as easy to pull on as some other pairs of rain pants we tested. I had to balance carefully before trying to slide my size 11s through the legs when it started to rain – I succeeded, but not without concern that I’d rip the fabric.
There’s a slightly plastic feel to the trousers, but called into action during a squally afternoon it was reassuring to see raindrops bead on the surface, and I stayed dry throughout.
Think of them as more of a better quality emergency pair of waterproof trousers, rather than an all-day downpour pair, and you’ll be happy with your purchase.
