Ortovox - Westalpen 3L Light Pants - Waterproof trousers tested

For the price they cost you would expect them to be 100% waterproof. I had a pair from Berghaus that lasted five or six years that were a third of the price that were more waterproof. I like the cut and how they fit, I also have the Westalpen jacket that I did previously rate highly.But..... After being caugth on the mounatin today in driving rain, whilst I stayed warm I had a wet left knee and a very damp Mid layer under the jacket. I will keep them for skiing but will not use them again in Welsh rain. They will go into my over priced category .