What are the Saltoro Pants?
The Saltoro Pants 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 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 Saltoro Pants made of?
Their incredible weight and pack size is predominantly down to the use of Gore-tex Paclite. Paclite is incredibly comfortable, soft to the touch and doesn't stick to your skin when you get wet - I can confirm this, I tested it out in person. It's a 2.5 layer construction that not only offers great breathability but also the reliable durability of Gore-Tex in torrential downpours. The pants also feature 3-layer 75D Gore-tex reinforcements in the high wear areas like the seat, knees and kick strips for extra protection on the worst days.
What are the features?
The Saltoro pants feature a gusseted crotch for unrestricted movement and an integrated elasticated waistband with drawcord that's low profile and doesn't dig in when wearing a harness or hipbelt. 2 way 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. Further adjustability comes in the form of velcro cuffs that help protect from water and snow ingress.
How do the Saltoro Pants fit?
The Saltoro pants fit into Mountain Equipments 'Active Fit' block, this is the closest fit block that M.E. do - it is trimmed right down to eradicate unwanted weight and bulk. When fitted over lightweight layers it is exceptionally precise and highly tailored. The pants also have articulated knees for an unrestrictive but close fit.
Where do the Saltoro Pants fit in the layering system?
The Saltoro 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.
Summary
The Saltoro Pants are the ideal do-it-all waterproof pants - tough and comfortable enough to wear all day but packable and lightweight enough to stuff into a small daypack on the changeable weather days.
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Packable
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Lightweight
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Waterproof
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2.5-layer Gore-tex Paclite
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3-layer Gore-tex 75D reinforcements
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Active fit
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Articulated knees
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Gusseted crotch for unrestricted movement
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Integrated elasticated waistband with drawcord
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2-way ¾ length bonded YKK WR side zips with internal flap
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Adjustable cuffs