What are the Kangri Pants?
The Women's Kangri Pants are fully waterproof, windproof, breathable trousers using a Gore-Tex membrane, a 70D nylon outer fabric and a host of mountain-focused features which make them ideal for all year round use.
What are they made of?
Starting from the inside, a soft polyester fabric sits next to skin and means you can use the trousers with or without baselayers comfortably. A Gore-Tex membrane sits between this inner fabric and the tough outer fabric to provide total water and windproofing whilst offering high levels of breathability. The membrane itself features millions of tiny holes which are so small that water droplets can't pass through, but only just big enough so that water vapour (sweat) can escape. Lastly, a tough 70D outer fabric offers protection against general mountain abuse and features a durable water repellent coating to prevent water soaking into the fabric and limiting the trousers' breathability.
What are the features?
Starting at the top, a velcro tab adjustment on the waist allows you to fine-tune the fit, while full length two-way side zips can be used to ventilate or simply to get the trousers on and off more easily. An elasticated drawcord on the bottom of both legs seals the bottom of the trouser to prevent snow, mud or other detritus entering.
How do they fit?
They feature Rab's women's 'regular' fit and are available in different leg lengths (short, regular, long) for a varied selection of sizes and shapes. Thanks to this and the tab adjusters on the waist, these trousers should fit almost anyone.
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Regular fit
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Elasticated lower leg drawcord
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Full length, two-way side zips
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Gore-Tex membrane
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Velcro waist adjustment
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Two-way fly
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.