Gear Guide: Mens Softshell Walking Trousers

With the more extreme weather fronts moving over the country this month, we’re back to real autumn-winter weather with a vengeance!

If the cool winds are cutting through your lightweight gear it’s time to beef up your layering system with some softshell clothing.

Designed for horrible climates like ours where we get several seasons weather in a single day, softshell fabric provides breathable, windproof protection from most of the weather conditions you will encounter when you are out on the mountain.

The strength of softshell clothing is its versatility – it’s perfect for use in men’s walking trousers and ski pants. It provides just the right amount of insulation for cold weather activities like skiing, but remains breathable and light enough for a full day out on the fells on a cold winter day.

The Icepeak Sauli softshell Trouser is one of our consistent, best selling mens outdoor trousers for this reason. There is no need to have separate gear for different mountain sports when softshell trousers cover all your bases!

If you are looking for mens walking trousers with slightly less insulation than the Sauli softshell pant then take a look at the Icepeak Matteus windproof Trouser or the stretch Mens walking pant by HS.

Both of these are inherently windproof due the tight weave and density of the fabric, there is no laminate bonded to the fabric like true softshell but they retain the great stretch fit and mountain tough face fabric of the softshell pants. Layer them up with baselayer leggings for really cold days.

Whatever you choose, enjoy your winter hiking, wrap up warm and get out there! Take a look at Mike’s ‘Essential Winter Kit’ article for more info on what to take on the hill, or call us at the shop for friendly and helpful advice.

Happy hiking,

Pete

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