Much of a stalk happens below waist height. You crouch along a hedge line, kneel to glass a field margin and crawl the last stretch over wet grass to reach a safe firing position. Camouflage trousers need to keep your legs hidden and quiet through all of it, while standing up to the thorns, mud and damp ground that come with British stalking.

Why Camo Trousers Make a Difference

Deer are quick to notice movement, and your legs move more than anything else on the approach. Plain dark trousers can show as a solid block against lighter ground, particularly in spring when new growth is patchy. Camo trousers in a pattern that suits your ground help break up that shape, so a careful approach stays unnoticed for longer. For more on matching camouflage to the time of year, our guide to dressing for roe deer stalking is well worth a read.

Features Worth Looking For

Silence matters most. Soft, brushed fabrics make far less noise through bracken and heather than stiff shells. Reinforced knees and seat panels help camouflage hunting trousers survive crawling and sitting on wet ground, while articulated knees and a little stretch make it easier to kneel and get down quickly. Waterproof and windproof options earn their place on autumn and winter hill days, and lighter, breathable pairs suit warm summer roe stalking. Our range includes mens camo trousers and camo ladies trousers cut for a proper fit, because trousers that pull or sag become a distraction over a long day.

Brands and the Rest of Your System

We stock camouflage stalking trousers from Deerhunter, Harkila and Sitka, each known for technical fabrics and field-tested design on UK woodland and hill ground. Complete the outfit with camouflage stalking jackets in a matching pattern, add stalking gaiters to keep water and debris out of your boots, or browse our full range of stalking trousers in plainer, natural tones.

Looking After Your Camo Trousers

Mud and dried vegetation hold moisture against the fabric and wear down waterproof finishes, so brush off the worst after each outing and let trousers dry naturally away from direct heat. Wash them with a technical cleaner rather than household detergent, and reproof when water stops beading on the surface. A little care keeps them quiet, waterproof and hidden for many more seasons.

Browse our camouflage trousers below and choose a pair built to keep you quiet, dry and hidden from the first step of the stalk to the last.