What are the Rab Electron Pro Pants?
The Electron Pro Pants are lightweight, packable down trousers designed to provide efficient warmth during various winter mountain adventures.
Whether you're stationary on a belay, spending time on an exposed ledge or settling into basecamp, they provide additional insulation without adding unnecessary bulk, making them an effective addition to your cold-weather layering system.
Materials & Technology
Recycled Pertex® Quantum Pro Outer
The Electron Pro Pants feature a lightweight and wind-resistant 20D Pertex® Quantum Pro outer fabric for maximum loft and protection from the elements.
Pertex® Quantum fabrics are created from recycled materials and use tightly woven fibres for excellent wind resistance and durability, whilst still being lightweight and soft. They are designed to perfectly balance wind resistance and breathability, providing the ultimate performance for intense mountain missions.
The Pertex® Quantum Pro outer has a microporous coating and is treated with a fluorocarbon-free DWR (durable water repellent) that encourages rain and snow to bead off the material instead of soaking in. This provides excellent water resistance, making it more suitable for use in cold or damp environments where keeping warm and dry is crucial. However, please note this does not make the trousers waterproof.
800 Fill Power European Goose Down
The trousers are insulated with 153g of 800 fill power European goose down with Grangers fluorocarbon-free hydrophobic finish, offering maximum loft (fluffiness) and insulation.
European Goose Down is fantastic quality down - it has larger clusters than Duck Down which improves the warmth to weight ratio. These clusters are made up of tiny feather strands that trap heat, which is why it's so important to get quality insulation with a construction that allows the down to loft effectively.
Grangers Down Defend®
The down is treated with a Grangers fluorocarbon-free Hydrophobic finish called Grangers Down Defend®. This hydrophobic down treatment is bluesign® approved and helps keep down lofted in damp conditions. It gives the down over 375x more durability than untreated down, extending the lifespan of your jacket.
Features and Functionality
Midi Baffle Construction
The trousers feature a midi baffle stitch-through construction to help keep the down evenly distributed throughout the trousers. It also aids their highly packable construction, making them easy to stash in your rucksack, ready for when the temperature or activity levels drop.
Removable Belted Waistband
The Electron Pro Pants feature a removable waistband with a snap-button closure which helps the trousers remain firmly in place as you potter around camp or fidget around in your tent at night.
Two-Way Front Zip
They're fastened with a YKK® two-way front fly zip for flexible use when nature calls. The zip is protected by an internal insulated zip placket to help prevent heat loss to keep you warm and toasty in extreme cold conditions.
Elasticated Hem
Simple elasticated bottom hems help minimise excess material around the ankles and provide a close-fitting finish to seal in maximum warmth.
Key Features
- Recycled Pertex® Quantum Pro outer fabric
- 800 fill power European goose down
- 153g down fill in Size M
- Grangers fluorocarbon-free hydrophobic down finish
- Midi baffle stitch-through construction
- Wind-resistant outer fabric
- Fluorocarbon-free DWR
- Removable belted waistband with snap closure
- YKK® two-way front fly zip
- Insulated zip baffle
- Elasticated hems
- Lightweight and packable construction
How do the Electron Pro Pants fit?
The Electron Pro Pants feature Rab's Regular Fit, which is designed to sit close to the body for thermal efficiency, whilst still providing ample room for trousers and long johns underneath without restricting your movement.
What are the Electron Pro Pants best for?
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Cold belays
- Exposed ledges
- Basecamp use
- Multi-day mountain trips