The Odyssey Pants are an extremely breathable, durable, water and windproof overtrouser designed for some of the worst conditions, brought to us by Mountain Equipment. Made using their Drilite fabric, it has a hydrostatic head of 20,000mm and a breathability rating of 20,000g/sqm/24h; Waterproof, breathable and packable. Need I say more?
The face fabric is a 40D fabric with articulated knees and a gusseted crotch, this all together provides unrestricted movement and comfort.
Adjustment is also versatile and easy, with an adjustable hem and full length 2-way YKK side zips with an internal flap, this allows the trousers to be easily put on and taken off, even while wearing mountain or ski boots.
M.E. have made these over-trousers around their Active Fit block which their Swiss pattern cutting experts friends have helped design, for a close yet manoeuvrable fit that eradicates unwanted bulk and removes excess weight.
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3 layer Drilite 40D fabrice with PFC-free DWR
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Active fit with articulated knees
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Gusseted crotch for unrestricted movement
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Integrated elasticated waistband with drawcord
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Full length 2-way YKK side zips with internal flap
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Adjustable hem
Care and maintenance
To keep your outdoor clothing and equipment in tip top condition and performing to its maximum we recommend the use of Nikwax products. We have been using Nikwax products since day one (26th March 1986) and have found them to be totally reliable, dependable and effective. Today’s Nikwax treatments contain environmentally friendly elastic water-repellent polymers that bond to fabric fibres, leaving the spaces between open and breathable. These stretchy polymers are able to stretch and move with the fabric so they stay put for longer and work better.
Nikwax treatments will not change the look or feel of the fabric and they are all water based, environmentally safe, non-flammable and contain no nasty Fluorocarbons. Nikwax products can be used to clean, re-proof and revitalise all your outdoor technical clothing and equipment.
Waterproof breathable clothing has a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish applied to the face fabric during the manufacturing process. The DWR forces water to bead up and roll off the surface therefore preventing the fabric from absorbing moisture. If the outside of your jacket is soaked in a layer of cold water, the warm damp air within can’t escape and will condense on the inside. This makes the jacket feel cold clammy and can make you think that it’s leaking. The DWR finish is not permanent and needs to be maintained and revitalised to optimise performance.
This three layer waterproof jacket should be cleaned regularly with Nikwax Tech Wash; I wash my jacket about once a month, or more often if it gets really filthy. Regular washing with Tech Wash will maintain the DWR for longer and remove salts and oils that can contaminate the fabric, and it will keep your lovely jacket clean and smelling fresh. Washing can be done in a machine according to the manufacturers care guidelines (on the internal label). First clean out any detergent and conditioner residue from the machine dispenser and then add the required amount of Tech Wash and away you go. Hand washing is also suitable but be sure to rinse the garment well.
When you notice that rain/water is no longer beading up and rolling off it’s time to re-proof. Nikwax TX Direct will re-instate a long lasting DWR to completely rejuvenate your jacket. Re-proofing can also be done in the machine once a garment has been washed. Just add the TX-Direct and use the same programme you used for washing. You can also use the spray-on product on a damp garment that has just been washed.
You wouldn’t buy a Ferrari and never have it serviced, so make sure you regularly wash and re-proof your quality kit.