The Vista Trousers are a must have when on the go in the hills, developed with a lightweight and stretch fabric these trousers compliment your adventure, while Durable Water Repellency protects you from unexpected summer showers.
Read more…The Vista Trousers are made from a lightweight and stretchy fabric, they will perfectly compliment you on your next adventure, be it climbing the hills or walking through trails. Developed with an ergonomic shaped fit they have been designed for efficiency to keep up with you and go beyond.
Durable Water Repellency is a treatment that has been applied to the outer fabric of these trousers. This means that water droplets are forced to ‘bead up’ and run off the fabric. This treatment can repel water for a while, but in prolonged or a heavy downpour the outer fabric will eventually wet out.
Featuring three zipped security pockets and a drop in rear pocket secured with a snap, there is plenty space to store the items you need for quick access. the pockets are made from mesh so as to not compromise on the lightweight nature of the trousers. Discreet hem scuff panels prevent the heels of your walking boots from chaffing the material.
Fabric:
86% Polyamide 14% Elastane
We were the original lightweight revolutionaries. Back in the 1970’s we realised that cutting weight without losing performance meant that you can take less and do more. Everything we make is engineered to achieve this.
Low pack size is a benefit whether you’re packing for a day’s walking or for the trip of a lifetime. We continually scrutinise fabric specification and garment construction to minimise the packed size of our clothing. The actual pack size is tested and listed.
All Rohan clothing is designed to be very fast drying – as much a benefit for unexpected downpours as anything else. It’s easy to wash and often needs no ironing. Almost all garments will dry overnight, meaning you can take less with you. We test every item and list its drying time.
Our DWR finish is an advanced treatment which dramatically increases the water repellency of our fabrics. On its own, it offers a useful level of shower resistance; used in conjunction with our Barricade technology, it reduces the tendency of the face fabric to wet out and maximizes breathability.
Losing the odd bit or bob when you’re close to home is rarely an issue, but losing car hire keys, passport, phone or wallet becomes more important than ever in a far off land. That’s why lots of thought goes into safer pockets – deeper, zipped and hidden.
Our DWR finish is an advanced treatment which dramatically increases the water repellency of our fabrics. On its own, it offers a useful level of shower resistance; used in conjunction with our Barricade technology, it reduces the tendency of the face fabric to wet out and maximizes breathability.
Losing the odd bit or bob when you’re close to home is rarely an issue, but losing car hire keys, passport, phone or wallet becomes more important than ever in a far off land. That’s why lots of thought goes into safer pockets – deeper, zipped and hidden.
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Inches | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
CM | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 111 | 117 |
I actually went into the shop to buy some Riviera trousers but these suited me better. Smarter than similar previous models and the DWR worked its magic on the walk back. Although thin, the fabric seems to keep the wind out and the waistband is just a perfect middling height. I shall be wearing these a lot once the shorts have been put away.
I hope these Vista trousers will be a regular part of the range and there will be other colours - maybe a blue.
I can't think of anything I'd really change about these aside from maybe some more interesting colours.
They avoid the trap a lot of walking trousers fall in to of extra Stuff that isn't always helpful (e.g. thigh pockets, ankle zips and scuff guards, extra knee reinforcement etc.) which helps them be very light, and the cut is trim so they don't flap in the wind. The DWR works quite well: recently cycling in dreich for a day they'd sometimes wet through but thanks to the DWR and the light, stretch fabric never got uncomfortable and dried out very quickly (when the rain got lighter they dried as fast as they got wet).
They're light and thin so won't be too warm (not a criticism, if you're out on a cold day take Troggings or similar which would be too warm in summer) but cater well for those days when it's not *that* cold but it is damp, where something with Dynamic Mositure Control would take on water droplets these just shrug off.
Excellent a delight to wear
Very comfortable
I already have more than a dozen pairs of Rohan trousers, ranging from the warmest winter bags through to the lightest weight casual trousers, so I know that 38" Long is a perfect size for me, but these instantly felt ultra comfortable. Obviously to do with the fit, but also the material - just the right amount of stretch to allow me to be moving or sitting in them, but not too much that they lose their shape. They look so good that my wife instantly suggested that I should send for another pair as I am likely to wear them so much!
This is the second pair purchased and have travelled across Europe by train in the last week and they have been perfect for it. Well fitting, sufficient stretch to provide comfort, light weight and secure pockets for wallet/ change.
Like the material, shame about the limited range of colours
These trousers are so light, so well designed, they have replaced my bags, as my GoTo choice of leg wear.
I got these Vistas on a visit to Rohan in Knutsford, the weather had turned from cool morning, to almost too warm, not an uncommon event these days. Rohan presented the answer, also not an uncommon event.