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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
- 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
- PFC-free DWR 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: 29"; Regular: 31"; Long: 33"
Construction
Fabric: 92% nylon, 8% spandex, 207 gsm
Double weave with sanded back
Air permeability: 2.6CFM
DWR: PFC-free C0
Weight
8: 425 g; 10: 435 g; 12: 455 g; 14: 485g; 16: 510 g
Delivery is free over $99.
All duties and import charges are covered by Alpkit.
Women's Trousers and Tights Sizing | ||||||||
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UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Waist Inches CMs |
24 62 |
25.5 65 |
27 69 |
29 74 |
31 79 |
33 84 |
35 89 |
37 94 |
Hips Inches CMs |
33 84 |
35 89 |
37 84 |
39 99 |
41 104 |
43 109 |
45 114 |
47 119 |
EU | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
US | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Inside Leg | Short | Regular | Long | |||||
Inches CMs |
29 74 |
31 79 |
33 84 |

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.Hips - Measure around your hips at the widest part.
Inside Leg - Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the floor.
Where not stated size is regular.
Fit Guide

Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.

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.