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Hiking trousers

It's no secret that Cimalp's versatile hiking trousers are light, sturdy and stretchable.
Featuring technologies such as Cimaflex®, and fabrics such as Softshell®, Hardshell®, Kevlar® and Rip-stop fabric. Find the right fit for you! 

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It's no secret that Cimalp's versatile hiking trousers are light, sturdy and stretchable.
Featuring technologies such as Cimaflex®, and fabrics such as Softshell®, Hardshell®, Kevlar® and Rip-stop fabric. Find the right fit for you! 

Free shipping from £100 to the UK and from 65€ to Ireland | Free Return | Secured payment

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What do I need to know before buying hiking pair of trousers?


Hiking trousers are crucial items in your outdoor activity wardrobe. Whether you’re out for a quick walk with your dog in the local woods, striking out on bridleways, or heading for a challenging mountain summit, carefully chosen hiking trousers will keep you comfortable and add spring to your step.

A PERSONAL CHOICE

Finding the best hiking trousers for you is very much about your comfort and preferences, as it is about the type of walking you’re doing, the terrain, the altitude you’re tackling, the weather and season and you're doing it. You can go for a traditional full-length model, a leggings style or cropped-length trouser that exposes your lower leg. Whichever you go for, you need to be fully mobile, so check that you can bend over and squat without any restrictions. 

FOR THE RIGHT PROTECTION

When choosing technical hiking trousers, you’ll need to consider how rainproof they need to be, what degree of stretch you want, how much reinforcement you like, and what degree of insulation you’ll need. Look for high-performance technical fabrics, which combine several of these aspects in a single pair of trousers. Pockets, secure storage areas and ventilation zips add further practicality and functionality.

For British weather conditions, a pair of waterproof hiking trousers is often a standard requirement! Waterproof overtrousers remain a popular and flexible option, but you’ll also find rainproof trousers designed to be worn alone or over thermal leggings. Using the latest multi-layer, waterproof-breathable membranes, these trousers keep you warm and dry at any time of year. 

WHICH LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY AND ELEVATION

Lightweight and flexible hiking trousers offer a sporty, modern look. They are comfortable, compact and promote agility out on the trail. The preformed knees aid movement, while water-resistant fabrics and DWR finishes protect you against light rain without the relative stiffness of heavier duty fully rainproof trousers.

When you’re tackling rougher terrain, reinforced hiking trousers featuring materials like Kevlar® and Cordura® provide valuable protection. Sometimes the biggest priority is staying warm for cold winter hikes and mountain sports. Insulation can be provided by a combination of materials, from a warm fleece lining to a windproof and rainproof membrane or laminate. Look for walking trousers that balance insulation and moisture management to achieve the weight and breathability you need on your hiking adventure.

Explore our hiking clothing ranges and complete your trekking gear by visiting our dedicated pages:

- Waterproof Trousers

- Stretchable Trousers