Kept me warm and dry – as a windproof layer the pants were brilliant, I had thin leggings on so the extra layer kept me lovely and warm. Timescale to deal with your claim - for technical faults or repairs we use the services of the original manufacturer or nominated agent for inspection, testing and high quality guaranteed repairs. Please allow a reasonable timescale for completion of this process, customer services can advise further as this does vary between products.

I’ll start at the top and work down! The Rab Hoody has a lovely hood, it wasn’t too tight but fitted me comfortably and didn’t cover my eyes (small head issues!)It doesn’t work very well if you have a bobble hat on though – no surprise really. On cold days you might want a headband or beanie hat to stop the draft. Feeling cosy and warm with the hood up I’m not sure I’d take on a long-distance winter trip as it was a little heavy/bulky for what I prefer to carry. Although, I’m guessing most of you won’t be venturing off wild camping when it’s snowing at – that’s just me haha!The biggest question would be, are they worth the money? They are a mid-range price for waterproof/windproof pants. As someone who hikes regularly and wants to enjoy the scenery no matter what the weather I’d recommend these would be perfect for warm and dry adventures. The hood fitted – I’m one of those women with a small head (there are a few of us) and the hood was a lovely fit. I am mostly a size 10 regular for all hiking trousers and opted for a size 10 in these pants. They fitted well around the waist and hips, the length was also good for my height (I’m 5 ft 7 in), but they could be too long if you are shorter. A drizzly day but keeping dry with the Rab pants on It also has a really good zip runner, which doesn’t snag, as well as some material inside that overlaps the zip section, therefore reducing rain getting through the fabric. Full-length zip from top to bottom Under-boot cord – I’m really impressed with this feature, it feels similar to wearing gaiters. It even stood the test walking through water crossings, not letting the water into my boots. A big bonus!

It’s a shame the pants only go up to size 16. It is suggesting that people size 16+ don’t go hiking but I’ve seen plenty out in the hills and I’m sure they would want to stay warm and dry too. There is also no option for a shorter/longer length leg. What do I like about the Rab Firewall Pants?

No swishing when you walk – my first waterproof walking trousers were cheap and as such incredibly swishy, but I am happy to report swish-free walking with these pants! If after receipt of your claim form the product needs to be returned to us, we will provide a pre-paid return label or arrange collection for larger / heavier items, customer services will let you know how to proceed.

You can tell this fleece a good quality product from the features and finishing touches, it is thoughtfully made for outdoor adventures. I’ve been enjoying testing it out on my walks in the Lake District and Peak District. As well as keeping me warm whilst I’m working at home (I have a cold house haha). To be honest, it’s hard to criticise the pants as I was impressed with them but here are a few niggles! It’s disappointing to see the sizes only go up to a size 16, I’d love to see more options available for ALL hikers. Rab’s warranty also offers a guarantee for the usable lifetime of a product, excluding damage through accident, improper use, normal wear and tear or breakdown of materials (that’s where looking after your pants is important – see tips above.) Happy and warm on Pillar summit at 892 metres high Would I recommend the Rab Pants?The Quest features Rabs ‘Regular fit’ which makes it perfect for technical layering, as a woolly jumper replacement, or for just chilling out. The zip goes the full length of the leg and secures with a button at the bottom. It’s a 2-way zip, meaning if you get warmer during your walk you can unzip from the top or bottom (or both) to allow some air in. I’ve mostly used this when I’m hiking uphill but it’s also handy if you drop into the valley and don’t want to take them off.

Would I recommend the Rab Pants? Rab Shearling Hoody – WinterFleece Review Hiking up to Whin Rigg in the Lake District About Cotswold Outdoor If you’re the same as me, this Rab hoody might be what you’re looking for. It kept me cosy and warm on my recent Peak District walks as well as my wild camping trip in the Lake District. Here I will share my thoughts on this outdoor fleece hoody so you can decide whether it will be right for you. Easy to get on – the full-length zip means you can get the pants on (and off) easily. I even did whilst balancing on one leg (I’m not saying everyone can do this but I was impressed).Do you have any more questions about this Rab Hoody? Ask me in the comments below. Rab Firewall Pants Review About the Rab Firewall Pants