As for keeping the elements at bay, that 20,000 number for both waterproofing and breathability means these will do a brilliant job of repelling whatever gets thrown your way on the mountain, as well as filtering out unwanted moisture from sweat. It all adds up to a well-regulated environment under your layers, which is where comfort starts.

It doesn’t end there, though; soft brushed tricot has been applied to key areas of the Holden Drifter pants – specifically the waist, pockets and seat – to ensure these feel as good as they perform, with a high-quality taffeta lining applied elsewhere. The outer material is also super stretchy, ensuring unrestricted movements on the hill.

“While lots of more technical outerwear is made exclusively for backcountry excursions, you only need to look at the Holden Drifter to see that it’d look just as at home elsewhere”

The Holden Drifter pants walk the line between skinny and baggy, so you shouldn’t feel obstructed while riding. If you like a baggier pant around the boot area, there’s also the option to open the zips to release more material.

While lots of more technical outerwear is made exclusively for backcountry excursions, you only need to look at the Holden Drifter to see that it’d look just as at home elsewhere. If you’re after subtle style that can still take a hammering on the hill,these have it all.