Finding the right hiking trousers to suit your needs can seem like an impossible task when there’s such a diverse collection available on the market. Water resistance, double lining, breathability…there’s much to consider.
Adapt Outdoors stocks the lot, so we’ve prepared a guide dissecting the best hiking trousers suited to each season. From weather conditions through to varying terrain, we leave no stone unturned in choosing womens hiking trousers for your outdoor adventures.
The Best Womens Walking Trousers For Summer Hikes?
British summer time can occasionally bring spells of intense heat and sunlight, however light rain showers can often frequent this period too. That’s why it’s important that your hiking trouser of choice for this season boasts features that can adapt to increasing body temperature, as well as wet conditions.
We encourage you to focus on lightweight, breathable materials with quick drying capabilities to keep you comfortable on the mountain tops. Paramo Womens Trousers are an ideal option if you’re planning on hiking across challenging terrain through varying weather conditions. As well as being a waterproof trousers, they can be worn comfortably on skin even in a dry environment. The Nikwax Analogy® fabric used makes for a highly breathable trouser, the ventilation of these garment makes them a great choice for spring and summer hiking activities. The Paramo trousers are renowned for their flexibility, providing excellent knee and leg articulation to give you a booster on more challenging terrain.
A sought after feature for hiking trousers in the warmer months is detachable bottoms, some options in our Keela Womens Trousers range offer just that. If you enjoy long duration hikes that start in the cool hours of the morning, or move into the evening when you’ve lost the warmth of the sun, these trousers make for the perfect hiking partner. The Ultra-Tec fabric makes for quick drying and easy care, alongside the UV protection shaping these hiking trousers into the ultimate summer staple. Worn comfortably as full length or stylish ¾ trousers, the Keela garments truly cater to the changing temperatures we’re so accustomed to in the British countryside.
When we really strike out, we can have a full day engulfed in the sun bringing warm, often intense, temperatures. Hiking shorts are therefore worth considering if you’re a sucker for a sunlight stomp. The Regatta Womens Shorts deliver stretch and durability through the Isoflex fabric with grid stretch panel inserts so that the hiking shorts move with you, not against you. The elasticated waist with gripper tape makes for a comfortable component, and since we can never get too complacent, of course they boast a water repellent, quick drying feature. It’s worth noting that these shorts are made from recycled plastic bottles, so you can help the environment while being at one with it too.
Walking Trousers Best Suited To Winter Hikes
Winter hikes bring a little more to worry about. Intense downpours and heavy winds can make for tricky terrain, so it’s vital you have the correct gear to keep you protected against harsher conditions. Deciding what’s best for your hike between water resistant vs waterproof is a challenging decision.
Good features include softshell trousers, thermal insulation, and water resistance. The Paramo Womens Trousers are a firm favourite when it comes to providing all day comfort. The ergonomic, practical design of these walking trousers, paired with the NikWax Wind Resistant fabric makes for an incredibly efficient garment. Made from 100% polyester microfibre, the trousers are fully flexible with 4-way stretch. Effective temperature control is managed through zip thigh vents as well as pockets for handwarming and an adjustable hem. To be a top contender for winter, the walking trousers are of course water repellent as well as being wind resistant, the fabric providing moisture vapour transfer to allow sweat to escape. The diverse feature offering of these walking trousers prove to be a more than suitable option for hikers looking to tackle changing weather conditions.
If you’re a hiker that prefers to carry your waterproof layers separately, the Keela Womens Trousers are a superb contender. Providing ultimate protection from the rain, their trousers are coated with a waterproof hydrophilic layer to deliver breathability and waterproofing. The fully lined garment boasts zip to knee storm flaps and side pockets. Boasting lightweight materials, these compact hiking trousers make for the perfect companion when you’re anticipating a downpour.
Advanced technology is key when it comes to choosing womens hiking trousers to withstand the challenging British winter climate. The Regatta Womens Trousers made with Isoflex technology are a great option for all day hiking. The DWR (durable water repellent) finish promises to keep you dry, with an 11% stretch for navigating tricky terrain requiring reach and stretch. The slim fit design that tapers towards the ankle means the walking trouser sits nicely under boots. Available in short, regular, and long legs, this is a walking trouser that puts your comfort at the forefront of its function.
How do Hiking Trousers Ensure Comfort for Women During Hikes?
Hiking is an activity that subjects you to everchanging conditions, with that having the right gear can make all the difference in not only your enjoyment of the hike, but your ability too. To make a good hiking trouser that delivers comfort and practicality to women, it needs to include key features like stretchability, breathability, and weather resistance.
A good pair of womens walking trousers will withstand abrasive conditions, and see out more than one hiking season. It’s about choosing womens hiking trousers that fits not only your figure, but your hiking lifestyle too. Whether you frequent light terrain in gentle conditions, or you’re an avid thrill seeker tackling tough summits in all weathers, there’s a world of walking trousers with the features to perfect your adventure. Adapt Outdoors has a broad catalogue of options, listing the key features that you’re looking for. To find the walking trousers suitable for the season, shop our full range here.
