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Ardent
$109.99 $129.99
The Ardent trousers come into their own for winter walking, climbing and alpinism, with considered features and a tough, warm and comfortable softshell fabric.
- Double-weave softshell is highly wind resistant and breathable
- Stretch fabric and articulated with a gusseted crotch for full freedom of movement
- Highly abrasion resistant with stretch ripstop reinforcements
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 an environmentally friendly PFC-free 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.
Features
Key Features
- Mid-weight double weave softshell is highly wind resistant and breathable
- Stretch fabric, articulated knees and a gusseted crotch for full freedom of movement
- Highly abrasion resistant with stretch ripstop knee, instep and seat reinforcement
- Water resistant DWR-treated fabric offers protection from snow and showers
- Zipped ankle gussets to fit over larger walking and mountaineering boots
- 4 zipped pockets including 2 thigh pockets for accessibility under harnesses
- Sanded back is soft against the skin, aids wicking and traps body heat
- Low profile integrated belt fits comfortably under harnesses
- Adjustable elastic ankle toggles to cinch over your boots
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Fit
Slim
Construction
Fabric: 92% nylon, 8% spandex, 207 gsm
Double weave with sanded back
Air permeability: 2.6CFM
DWR: PFC-free C0
Weight
S: 470 g; M: 480g; L: 520 g; XL: 535 g; XXL: 540 g
Delivery is free over $99.
All duties and import charges are covered by Alpkit.
Men's trousers size guide
Waist | ||||||
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Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-large |
Inches | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
CMs | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91.5 | 96.5 |
EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Inside leg | |||
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Length | Short | Regular | Long |
Inches | 30 | 32 | 34 |
CMs | 76 | 81 | 86 |

How to measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below and use the size chart to find your size.
Waist
Measure around your waist at the narrowest part.
Inside leg
Measure the inside of your leg from the crotch to the floor.
Fit Guide

Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body.

Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.

Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.

Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.