Layers for the climb and the descent
The three-layer GORE-TEX ePE fabric has a 70-denier outer, with no insulating fill. Warmth comes from what you wear underneath, making these a different proposition from insulated resort pants.
Shaping at the knees allows movement when stepping uphill or skiing uneven terrain. The regular fit is less loose than a freeride bib, while the waist-pant design leaves your torso free of an extra panel.
Vents and reinforced boot openings
Large thigh vents let you release heat during exertion. At the lower legs, Spectra ripstop patches and reinforced hems protect the areas most exposed to boot and ski-edge wear.
Zippers and snaps open the hems for access to boot buckles. Internal gaiters help keep snow outside the boots, without requiring you to tighten the outer cuff until it restricts the opening.
Waist adjustment and storage
Hook-and-loop tabs adjust the waist, with belt loops and attachment points for suspenders if you prefer extra support. A thigh pocket and two hand pockets keep small essentials accessible.
The pants include a RECCO reflector, which is not an avalanche transceiver. For a cold day spent mostly on lifts, add sufficient leg insulation or choose padded pants; these shells do not provide that warmth on their own.
Specifications
- Waterproofing
- 28,000 mm
- Breathability
- Rab breathability rating 3/5
- Weight
- 565 g in size M
- Construction
- Uninsulated 3-layer shell pants
- Seams
- Seam sealing not listed by the brand
- Ventilation
- Large thigh vents
Fabric: 70-denier GORE-TEX ePE shell with Spectra-reinforced lower legs.
Keep comparing
If you prefer warmth built into the pants, compare the insulated 686 Hydra Thermagraph Pant.
See the matching Rab jacket: Rab Khroma Diffuse GORE-TEX Ski Jacket.
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