Men's Rain & Shell Trousers

Shell trousers are lightweight and hardwearing trousers that are suitable for all seasons. They feature a membrane and taped seams, making them windproof and waterproof whilst offering excellent breathability. The material used in shell trousers can be constructed in 2, 2.5 or 3 layers.

• 2 layers: Outer fabric with a membrane laminated on the inside and a loose inner lining.

• 2.5 layers: Outer fabric with a membrane laminated on the inside and a protective coating printed on the inside of the membrane.

• 3 layers: Outer fabric, membrane and an inner lining that are all laminated closely together.

Shell trousers are an unlined pair of trousers that are suitable for year-round use. What you choose to wear underneath depends on how warm you tend to get and what the temperature is like outside. If you're someone who runs warm, a thin base layer under your shell trousers may well be enough. However, when the temperature drops or if you tend to feel the cold, you can add an extra mid layer with a thin pair of fleece trousers.

In summer, shell trousers are ideal without a base layer when it's blustery and rainy outside. As they're lightweight and packable, they're also great to pull over your walking trousers when a rain shower comes in.

Shell trousers are versatile trousers that are suited to a wide range of activities. They're popular as ski trousers worn with a base layer and mid layer during winter. Thanks to how lightweight and easy they are to pack, they're also a handy addition to your rucksack on a hike, ready to pull on over your walking trousers when a shower rolls in. Shell trousers with stretch are also great to wear on their own when it's rainy and blustery outside.