BERGHAUS W Paclite Pant (£100)

BERGHAUS W Paclite Pant (£100)

By Judy Armstrong

November 01 2007

TGO Rating 4 stars


These tick all the usual Paclite boxes: they are lightweight, with the same breathability in real terms as coated trousers when wet, better when dry.

Except you won’t be wearing them in the dry, will you? Still, this is a cracking pair of pants. The three-quarter length zip can be used as a vent top and bottom, with a stud at knee-height to restrict gaping if the zips are fully undone. The hem has two studs but no elastication, so it drapes well over a boot or shoe. That lovely long zip means the trousers can be quickly pulled on or off without removing footwear. Knees are articulated and movement is easy. The cut at the thigh is slightly narrower than on most of the other pants and the waistband dips fractionally at the back (unless you’ve got a completely flat bum). Short and Regular leg options contribute to making these a top choice. They were just pipped for Best Buy by Patagonia (due to full side zips, a lower price, more room for layering and just 10g more weight).

Technical Spec

Materials: Gore-Tex Paclite Helium membrane, ripstop nylon shell
Waist: wide elastic, shockcord with toggle
Inside leg: 74cm/29” short (29”, 31”, men 29”, 31”, 33”)
Leg zip: 75cm (high thigh), laminated, two-way, exterior waterproof flap with stud closure
Ankle: two studs, zip
Pockets: none
Sizes: 8-18 (men, XS-XXL)
Weight: 200g
Likes: two leg lengths, long zip, size range, weight
Dislikes: breathability

Berghaus
0191 516 5700
www.berghaus.com

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