The Ardent trousers really come into their own for climbing and alpinism, with considered features and a tough, warm and comfortable softshell fabric.
- Mid-weight softshell is highly wind resistant and breathable
- Stretch fabric and articulated 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 a 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.
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
Product Care Information
To maintain the water resistance of your trousers, we recommend you wash them frequently and re-proof once or twice a year using specialist products like Nikwax or Grangers. For more information, read our detailed care instructions.
Sustainability
The Ardent trousers use a completely PFC-free DWR treatment on their outer fabric. PFCs are potentially harmful and have been found to build up in the environment. We don't like the sound of that so we've been working hard to get rid of them.
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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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| Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape. | Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting. | A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose. | A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy. |
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