The simple answer is if you are looking for the best outdoor clothing with great prices and quality customer service, then look no further then here at Outdoor Look. We have all the top brands such as Regatta, Helly Hansen, Timberland and many more and all available at discounted prices.

 

If you are considering something more specific such the best pair of boots or the best fleece, then that becomes a little more difficult to nail down as a host of different factors come into play; such as your budget, the conditions they are likely to face, personal preference as you may have a favourite brand, or a any number of other factors may influence what is best.

 

As always it is best to sit down, take your time and sort out what you actually require and what the product offers. Lets take ‘outdoor trousers’ as an example and see what happens. OK, we need a new pair of outdoor trousers for an upcoming walking holiday in the good old Lake District.

Fit – loose enough in the leg to allow easy movement, but not so loose that they flap about in the wind and rub up the inside of your leg. The waist needs to fit well enough to stop them falling down, but it shouldn’t dig in. Elasticated panels and an adjustable webbing belt, or at least belt loops will offer maximum versatility.

Fabric – It needs to be light, wind-resistant, quick-drying and, ideally, hard-wearing.

Pockets – Hip pockets are the standard, but you can’t really keep much in them when walking. Therefore it’s always handy to have at least one secure zipped pocket for valuables and perhaps a cargo pocket on one leg for a map/guidebook.

Durability – Reinforced knees and seat can mean they will last longer.

Ankle Cuffs – These should be loose enough to go over the cuff of your boots but not so loose they flap like a pair of flares.

Versatility – If you are buying them as a dedicated walking trousers, then performance can be the most important thing to consider and look at something designed for the kind of walking you do: but if you are looking to use them for casual wear as well as outdoors then it may be best to compromise on certain aspects.

If we take these things on board then, alongside price then we should come up the best outdoor clothing pair of trousers that will get us to the Lake District and back and many miles more.