Considered features make the Ardent trousers really come into their own for climbing and alpinism. A choice of pockets, including 2 thigh pockets that you can get to with a harness on, make getting to your stuff that bit easier. The lower legs are gusseted to fit over mountaineering boots, with zips to pull them in so you can wear them with your walking boots or approach shoes too.
Ardent softshell trousers are protective and tough, cutting out the cold and wind and keeping you comfortable over a wider range of conditions without restricting your movements, so that you can enjoy being active in the mountains without thinking about what you’re wearing.
Ardent trousers are made from a double weave softshell with a water repellent coating. This creates a two-layer fabric to make them abrasion, wind and water resistant on the outside, yet breathable, comfortable and soft on the inside. A touch of spandex in the fabric means you’re not hindered on the harder moves, and a gusseted crotch and articulated knees accommodates even the more audacious of bridging moves.
Ardent are designed to cope with the rigours of mountain activities, whether that be high level summer alpinism or Lakeland winter days on the Old Man. The tough double weave fabric is reinforced on the knee, instep and rear with stretch ripstop to reduce wear.
Key Features
- Midweight softshell trousers for mountain walking, climbing and alpinism
- Wind and abrasion resistant, with stretch ripstop reinforcement in key areas (instep, seat and knees)
- The fabric moves with you, an active cut, gusseted crotch and articulated knees give you freedom of movement
- Double weave fabric is soft and comfortable next to your skin
- Water repellent coating for shedding the odd shower
- Gusseted lower leg with zips to fit well with all your outdoor shoes
- 4 pockets: 2 hand pockets and 2 thigh pockets (accessible when wearing a harness)
- Low profile integrated belt that fits comfortable under your harness
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Fit
Slim
In-seam: Short: 30"; Regular: 32"; Long: 34"
Construction
Fabric: 92% nylon, 8% spandex, 207 gsm
Double weave with sanded back
Air permeability: 2.6CFM
DWR: C6
Weight
S: 470 g; M: 480g; L: 520 g; XL: 535 g; XXL: 540 g
Product Care Information
To maintain the water resistance of your trousers, we recommend you wash and re-proof once or twice a year using specialist products like Nikwax or Grangers. For more information, read our detailed care instructions.
Environmental considerations
As with all water resistant garments from responsible outdoor brands, our water resistant garments meet international environmental standards and require occasional washing with a technical wash to maintain their high breathability. This wasn’t always the case. Years ago, garments were treated with chemicals that had toxic by-products that lingered in the environment for generations. Those old chemicals needed little maintenance, whereas modern waterproofs need regular washing. We fully support this change. In fact, we quite like the idea of taking time to look after our kit so that it lasts a long time. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of all our products –in fact it’s in our DNA: we can’t imagine ever doing anything else. We always review the materials we use, manufacturing methods and our own consumption of resources. We do the research, make informed decisions, and choose the best option available to us.
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Waist Inches CMs |
30 76 |
32 81 |
34 86 |
36 91.5 |
38 96.5 |
| EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| US | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
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Inside Leg Inches CMs |
30 76 |
32 81 |
34 86 |
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How to MeasureWaist - Measure around your waist at the narrowest part.Inside Leg - Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the floor. Where not stated size is regular. |
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How to MeasureWaist - Measure around your waist at the narrowest part.Inside Leg - Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the floor. Where not stated size is regular. |
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The Details
Ardent in action
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