What are the Makalu Pants?
The Makalu Pants are from M.E are a pair of fully waterproof overtrousers. They are comfortable enough to be worn all day over the top of a pair of baselayers or on their own but are also light enough to be stashed in your pack as an emergency pair of bottoms on the days when you're not sure if the weather will change.
What are the Makalu Pants made of?
The pants feature a fully waterproof Gore-Tex 3-layer construction with an incredibly durable 75 denier nylon face fabric that has exceptional abrasion resistance and durability. This outer fabric is then coated in a durable water repellent coating to allow water to bead off the surface, increasing breathability. It has a surprisingly supple feel and is breathable enough to cope with high aerobic, non-stop routes.
What are the features?
The Makalu Pants feature an integrated belt with a double press stud waist closue and brace attatchment points that are low profile and don't dig in when wearing a harness or hipbelt. ¾ length zips sit on the outside of each leg so you can easily slide them on and off when they're damp and mucky, even if you have chunky B-rated boots on. There is further adjustability comes in the hem that helps to protect from water and snow ingress. The Makalus also have reinforced kick strips for added durability.
How do the Makalu Pants fit?
The Makalu Pants fit into Mountain Equipments 'Alpine Fit' block - it is trimmed right down to eradicate unwanted weight and bulk but still has enough room for extra layers underneith. The pants also have articulated knees for an unrestrictive but close fit.
Where do they fit in the layering system?
The Makalu Pants are primarily designed as an outer shell, more commonly referred to as a hard shell; which means they work well to protect you from strong winds on cold days, right up to torrential downpours.
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Lightweight
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Breathable
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Tough
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3-layer Gore-Tex 75D fabric throughout
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Alpine fit with articulated knees
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¾ length YKK WR side zippers
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2 way YKK WR fly zipper
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Integrated Belt with double press-stud waist closure
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Brace attachment points
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Adjustable hem
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Reinforced kick strips