Features include three zipped pockets, a Velcro hem adjuster and part elasticated waist. The trousers mix the waterproof and breathable AquaDry membrane with Pro Stretch technology, which our tester said resulted in a comfy and reliable pair of trousers during a recent hillwalking trip.

He added: “I’ve previously had a similar pair of Craghoppers trousers featuring SolarDry that were really good at keeping out the wet and meant I didn’t need to wear overtrousers. Over time and a lot of use the trousers lost their ability to keep my legs dry - the Stefan trousers have so far been a good replacement.”