The main bulk of the fabric is constructed from Lundhags durable and breathable Cotton and Polyester blend LPC. This fabric is incredibly tightly woven, therefore wind finds it increasingly hard to pass through, making the fabric almost windproof. For added protection, Lundhags add a DWR (durable water repellancy) to the outer fabric, making them water and wind resistant. Although their LPC fabric isn't fully waterproof, it's far more breathable than a fully waterproof fabric and sweat will be able to escape more easily.
For trekking and mountaineering in harsh places, the areas of the trouser that generally encounter the most damage are the bottom of the legs. Lundhags add Cordura reinforcements all throughout this area to add a further barrier against rocks, crampon strikes, brambles and sharp objects in general.
Storage is taken care of by two hand pockets and two cargo pockets for larger items, one of which has a clever phone pocket to separate your phone from other objects. The cargo pockets are spacious and can be used to store anything from a phone, GPS and compass to a map and snacks.
What separates the Authentic trousers from most is the way they add stretch and articulation. As the LPC fabric itself isn't particularly stretchy, Schoeller stretch panels are added to areas that require the most flexibility. The rear, knees and crotch all get this stretchy, comfortable fabric and allow the trousers to move with you rather than restricting you. A gusset at the crotch along with articulated and pre-shaped knees also aid movement and increase comfort and mobility.
These tough, burly trousers aren't just for extreme environments and Scandinavian winters, they're perfect for 3 season walking here in the UK too thanks to the ventilation which is accessible via a large zip that runs from the rear all the way to the knees. This opens up the trousers, allowing air to pass through and moisture to escape.
A boot-loc with buttons fastens the bottom of the trousers to any size of shoe or boot, while a boot hook holds the trouser down to decrease the amount of snow and gunk that enters the trouser from below.
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LPC Eco with Schoeller Dynamic stretch on seat, knees and crotch
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Cordura reinforced insteps
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Regular fit
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Crotch gusset for maxiumum freedom of movement
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Hand pockets and two large leg pockets with mobile phone pocket in right side leg pocket
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Ventilation on the sides of the legs from seat to knee
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Pre-shaped knees
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Boot-loc with buttons, adjustment loops and boot hook