{"id":4447,"date":"2025-08-01T14:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/?p=4447"},"modified":"2025-08-01T17:12:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:12:52","slug":"rab-torque-pants-review-the-ultimate-all-terrain-trouser-for-hillwalkers-trekkers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/2025\/08\/01\/rab-torque-pants-review-the-ultimate-all-terrain-trouser-for-hillwalkers-trekkers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rab Torque Pants Review \u2013 The Ultimate All-Terrain Trouser for Hillwalkers &amp; Trekkers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From hiking in the Lake District to chasing a Finnish power walker through Koli National Park backpacking, I\u2019ve pushed these trousers through just about everything. And after months of real-world use, I can safely say: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntonleisure.com\/clothing-accessories\/trousers\/rab-mens-torque-trousers--anthracite__24117\" title=\"\">Rab&#8217;s Torque Pants<\/a> are hands-down the best walking trousers I\u2019ve ever worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"4540\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-01-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rab Say: Official Description of the Torque Pants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Built for high-energy mountain activities in warmer conditions, the Rab Torque Pants combine lightweight breathability, four-way stretch, and abrasion resistance in a softshell design. They&#8217;re crafted using durable Matrix\u2122 double-weave fabric, reinforced in high-wear areas, and shaped for total mobility. This is Rab&#8217;s go-to pant for dynamic movement across all terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Rab Torque Pants 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matrix\u2122 Softshell Fabric<\/strong> \u2013 Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying, with four-way stretch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reinforced Knees, Thighs and Hem<\/strong> \u2013 Added durability for rugged terrain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zipped Gusset at Ankle<\/strong> \u2013 Expand to fit over boots or allow airflow in warmer weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elasticated Pull-On Waistband<\/strong> \u2013 Super comfortable and secure, even when between sizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three Zipped Pockets<\/strong> \u2013 Two hand pockets, one rear, all easy to open\/close on the move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Articulated Knees and Gusseted Crotch<\/strong> \u2013 Total freedom of movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4541\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-02-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-02-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-02-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-02-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-02-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4542\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-03-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-03-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-03-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-03-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-03-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-03-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2396\" data-id=\"4543\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04-855x1024.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04-768x920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04-1282x1536.jpg 1282w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-04-1710x2048.jpg 1710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4544\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-05-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-05-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-05-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-05-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-05-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4545\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-06-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-06-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-06-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-06-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-06-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-06-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-World Testing in Finland, the Malverns &amp; the Lake District<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These trousers came with me on some brilliant trips \u2013 65km of mixed terrain in Koli, a warm walk in the Malvern Hills, and a very soggy and sunny week in the Lake District. They handled it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1274\" height=\"1699\" data-id=\"4522\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/koli-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/koli-2.jpg 1274w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/koli-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/koli-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/koli-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1274px) 100vw, 1274px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4551\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-012-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-012-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-012-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-012-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-012-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4546\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-09-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-09-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-09-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-09-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-09-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-09-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Koli was one of the most demanding and beautiful places I\u2019ve hiked. We covered 65k in three days, and while the views were something else, the terrain was tough, the pace relentless, and the company&#8230; unexpectedly elite. What I didn\u2019t realise was that one of our group was a Finnish National Champion Power Walker. I spent most of the trail being metaphorically broken and reborn, doing everything I could to keep up. When I said I thought I\u2019d done well, I found out they\u2019d slowed down for me. Still, the effort was worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"4504\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/food-high-up-koli-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We camped under the forest canopy where bears roam freely. People warned us: <em>you won\u2019t see the bears, but the bears will see you<\/em>. We hoisted our food bags high into the trees at night to avoid any unwanted visitors. Along the way, we noticed fresh bear claw marks scratched into trunks beside the trail. It definitely made things feel a bit more real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The views, though&#8230; just incredible. We trekked around Lake Pielinen, Finland\u2019s fourth-largest lake, and the names of the islands had us in stitches. If you know, you know. Miraculously, mosquitoes were few and far between, which felt like winning the Nordic outdoor lottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"4547\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-koli-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort, Breathability &amp; Fit in All Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fit &amp; Comfort:<\/strong> The waistband was perfect during my drop from size L to M. Flexible enough to stay comfy through every phase, but snug once I\u2019d settled into the smaller size. With fairly chunky calves and thighs, these fit me very well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breathability:<\/strong> Finland\u2019s mix of heat, movement, and humidity put them to the test. I was sweating, but the Torque Pants breathed so well I never felt soggy. And if they did get damp, they dried fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatility:<\/strong> Sightseeing in Buttermere? Tick. Running in drizzle? Tick. Malvern Hills, Helvellyn, Hadrian\u2019s Wall, Finnish forest trails? Tick, tick, tick. I wear them to work.  I hike in them. I know these weren&#8217;t designed for this, but I run in them too (yes, I&#8217;m unconventional and proud of it). I&#8217;ve not slept in them&#8230; yet. One pair truly does it all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durability:<\/strong> These have seen mud, rock, forest, rain, sweat, and repeat use. They still look fresh and feel better now than they did new.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> The pockets are a joy to use. Big enough for a smartphone, smooth zip action, easy to access. The rear pocket\u2019s genuinely useful too for my keys or earbuds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Kit Matters \u2013 From Denim to Dynamic Softshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not long ago, I used to hike in jeans. Yes, really. Since joining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntonleisure.com\/\">Taunton Leisure<\/a> I\u2019ve had a bit of a kit awakening \u2013 and the Torque Pants were a turning point. The difference they make in movement, comfort and just general enjoyment of a walk can\u2019t be overstated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I saw a couple of other hikers wearing the same trousers around the Malverns, it felt like confirmation. These are the bread-and-butter kit that should be in every hillwalker\u2019s wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4548\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-010-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-010-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-010-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-010-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-010-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4549\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-08-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-08-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-08-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-08-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-08-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-08-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Rab Torque Pants Handle Wind, Rain &amp; Mixed Weather?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re not waterproof, and they don\u2019t pretend to be. But for summer conditions and light showers, they held up well. On full downpour days in the Lakes, I got wet. But the fabric dries fast, so it wasn\u2019t long before I was walking in comfort again. Ideal for typical British unpredictability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re expecting heavy rain, pair them with a <a>lightweight waterproof overtrouser<\/a> to stay dry in all conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"4554\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-013-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Torque Tech Specs \u2013 Fabric, Fit &amp; Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matrix\u2122 double-weave fabric = stretch + strength + breathability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zipped ankle gusset = accommodates boots, adds ventilation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No vents, but surprisingly cool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforced areas protect against abrasion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7% recycled content, fluorocarbon-free DWR, made in Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 362g (Men\u2019s Medium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntonleisure.com\/rab\" title=\"\">Shop the full Rab range<\/a> for more trusted mountain-ready kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4570\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-019-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-019-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-019-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-019-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s nothing like climbing a mountain only to see very little. There&#8217;s always next time \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Superb fit for active movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great in warm conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packs down small and dries quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable waistband and stretch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boot-compatible gussets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent durability and breathability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not waterproof (but not designed to be)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No vents for high-output summer activities (though breathability compensates well)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fly-zip &#8211; I think it would be better, weight-wise, to remove it completely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"4552\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-011-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-011-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-011-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-011-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-011-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"4517\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/rab-torque-pants-review-2025-7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict \u2013 Are Rab Torque Pants Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rab Torque Pants are now my number one pick for just about anything. They\u2019ve earned a place in my weekly kit rotation and then some. Whether it\u2019s a hike, a run, or a spontaneous adventure somewhere with bear warnings and dodgy weather, these trousers are what I reach for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Got questions about fit or sizing?<\/strong> Drop us a line or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntonleisure.com\/our-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">visit us in-store<\/a> to try them on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><strong>Shop the <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntonleisure.com\/facetresultsalt.aspx?term=torque\" title=\"\"><strong>Rab Torque Pants<\/strong><\/a> (includes Men&#8217;s and Women&#8217;s options)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the featured product here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauntonleisure.com\/clothing-accessories\/trousers\/rab-mens-torque-trousers--anthracite__24117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Rab Men&#8217;s Torque Trousers &#8211; Anthracite<\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From hiking in the Lake District to chasing a Finnish power walker through Koli National Park backpacking, I\u2019ve pushed these trousers through just about everything. And after months of real-world use, I can safely say: Rab&#8217;s Torque Pants are hands-down the best walking trousers I\u2019ve ever worn. 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