They are lightweight and compact for taking backpacking as well as looking and feeling great – which is why I wear them all the time! Terra pants are lightweight, hard-wearing, weather resistant and highly breathable trousers, suitable for a wide range of outdoor sports. You can also control the breathability of the pants with the thigh-high air vents which is such an underrated feature in most hiking pants. They are my go-to choice for lightweight hiking trousers which are breathable for summer and perfect for layering up in winter.

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I wanted lightweight, toughness, and adjustability with a balance between protection and breathability.They are perfect for hiking, camping, and demanding outdoor environments where your trousers are constantly in contact with rocks, the ground, and thick brush.

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They protect the points that are at the most risk of being damaged, without feeling any different or heavier than the purely TACTEL fabric areas. I've used Tactel trousers quite a lot in the past and think it is an excellent material for summer mountaineering in the Alps or Pyrenees, as well as for mountain rock routes in the UK. Often labeled as technical hiking pants, the Montane Terra’s provide an excellent fit as well as having built-in adjustability. You can roll them up to your thigh for shallow river crossings or in extremely hot weather you can get them wet knowing that they will be dry for 30 minutes. The ankles do though, have poppers on them meaning the Terras can be tightened around the ankle, useful both whilst hiking and climbing.

Offering great flexibility and comfort, they allow full freedom of movement when lifting your knees up high. The 110g/m² lightweight nylon TACTEL is super tough and able to put up with an endless barrage of hard wear and tear. If your Montane Hiking Pants get wet then so long as you can get out of the rain, they will dry using your body heat. Other features include a zipped internal security pocket within one of the already zipped hand pockets – a smart idea for anyone who like me, is paranoid about losing their car keys whilst in the hills.

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As you can see in the second and third photos, I just tend to roll them up a bit and that works fine, but actually with the poppers, you can have the ankles nicely trim so as you can see your feet just fine with them fully unrolled (see first photo). Overall, the Terras are a solid pair of lightweight trousers for climbing in the mountains or on exposed and windy cragging days where the quick drying and windproof material will be appreciated. The low-profile belt and active cut fitting, are pretty good for rock climbing and are able to accommodate a harness.Additionally the Terra pants have patches of very tough Cordura on the knees and seat that make them even better suited to rough granite or gabbro. Made using Montane's Granite Stretch, a nylon double weave fabric with a PFC-free DWR, the Terra Route Pants are durable and abrasion-resistant, making them perfect for the rigours of multi-day treks.