Legwear

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Group Test Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in your dirtiest jeans, or brightest Euro-wad pantaloons? In this test we compare 15 pairs of climbing-oriented strides from leading brands, to offer a wide view of what's available and what works best.

60 2 Nov, 2021

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Trekmates Field Dry Gaiter

Dan Bailey surprises himself by really getting on with a pair of retro-looking dark green gaiters. It's thanks to their tough-but-soft canvas style fabric, he says.

8 Nov, 2022

Black Diamond Shorts and Trousers for Casual Cragging

John McKenna and Victoria de Ga check out a range of men's and women's climbing legwear ideal for warmer weather.

2 4 Nov, 2022

Berghaus Embira Tights

Light, stretchy, and breathable, these leggings have proved great for hillwalking, says Sarah Douglas.

6 Sep, 2022

New Rab Shorts - Something for (nearly) Everyone

As our summers get warmer, the window for wearing shorts is widening, says Dan Bailey. Rab make loads, so here...

23 Aug, 2022

Montane Pac Plus XT Jacket and Trousers

If you want one set of waterproofs to cover everything from summer walking to winter mountaineering, the Pac Plus XT...

14 Jun, 2022

Jöttnar Valen 4S Trousers

The Valen 4S softshell trousers are tough, stretchy and smartly tailored, says Dan Bailey. They're a versatile weight for spring,...

2 Feb, 2022

3RD ROCK Jeans - Fitz and Mercury

The Fitz and Mercury are extremely stretchy, high-quality denim climbing jeans. They both use the same EcoMORPH Denim but...

3 Dec, 2021

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Troll Flow Shorts and Trousers

Lightweight, stretchy and comfortable, the Flow shorts and trousers are designed for climbing all year round. They're great for multi-sport use too.

2 11 Jul, 2022

Páramo Enduro Salopettes

When working hard in extreme conditions, you need legwear which will offer all-day comfort, unrestricted movement and protection from cold and wet conditions. The well-tested and functional design, combined with Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric, provides optimum...

6 17 Dec, 2019

Alpkit Jeanius and Sequence Jeans

New jeans launched for all scenarios and with hidden superpowers in the Cordura® denim. Tougher, stretchier, warmer, and with better wicking than regular denim jeans.

35 3 Oct, 2019