What is the Kinesis Pant?The Kinesis Pant is a highly breathable, warm and comfortable trouser designed to provide warmth and protection during winter mountain activities. The combination of the Octoyarn lining Exolite outer fabric means they can be used on their own or under a pair of shell trousers.
What are they made of?They're made primarily from Mountain Equipment's own HeliumAP fabric — this is a stretchy, highly breathable fabric designed to keep you at a cool, constant temperature by allowing a little air to pass through the outer fabric, replacing some of the hot air inside the trousers. Don't think they're as weather-resistant as a cotton t-shirt though, they do keep the majority of the wind out and feature a durable water repellent coating for added protection. This fabric is also used on the inside of the lower leg for additional snow-shedding.
Inside the Kinesis Pants, you'll find an Octayarn Warp-knit lining — a super soft, almost blanket-like lining which is designed to actively wick away sweat as you move. The combination of this breathable outer fabric and high-wicking inner makes the Kinesis Pants perfect for high-output activities in cold conditions. Finally, Exolite 125 softshell reinforcements are added to the knees, seat and ankles for greater durability and weather-resistance.
What are their features?Features-wise, you've got two hand pockets, one thigh pocket, two thigh vents, an ankle zip with an internal gusset and an integrated belt. Nice and simple, yet everything you need!
How do they fit?They feature an Active fit with a gusseted crotch and articulated knees. M.E's 'Active' fit means they fit fairly close to skin to wick away sweat and trap warmth. The super stretchy fabric and articulated design means they'll never feel restrictive.
- Lightweight HeliumAP fabric
- Water and wind-resistant
- Octayarn Warp-knit lining
- Exolite 125 softshell reinforcements
- Gusseted crotch and articulated fit
- Two thigh vents
- Two hand pockets
- One thigh pocket
- Ankle zip with internal gusset