Built for total protection in wet weather, the Kangri GTX pants are ideal for long mountain days in changeable conditions. They are made from robust and breathable 70D 3-Layer GORE-TEX with an outer fabric constructed from recycled material. They have a regular cut and versatile design that’s perfect for winter hillwalking and long-distance treks.
The Kangri GTX pants have articulated knees for unrestricted movement on demanding terrain, and an adjustable waist with hook-and-loop tabs for securing the fit. Designed for quick and easy use when the weather suddenly turns, the full-length 2-way YKK® AquaGuard® side zips enable you to pull them on over high-volume mountain boots. The side zips work equally effectively as additional ventilation with a snap-close hem to hold them in place around the ankle. The pants have two hand pockets with YKK® AquaGuard® zips, and under-boot cord attachment loops to secure them to your hiking boots, ensuring lower legs and ankles are kept dry, great for tramping through wet heather and long grass.
The Kangri GTX pants are robust and hard-wearing waterproof pants with ultra-functional details, perfect for wild weather days or for stashing in your pack ready to provide extra protection when the storm rolls in.
Features:
- 2 YKK® AquaGuard® pocket zips
- Full length 2-way YKK® AquaGuard® side zips with internal storm guard
- Fully adjustable elasticated waistband with hook-and-loop waist tab adjustment
- Articulated knees for mobility
- Hyperlon under-boot cord attachment loops
Buyers Guide To Waterproofs
Functional waterproof clothing is not fashion clothing; its price is dictated by the massive amount of science involved in keeping you dry in the pouring rain. It really is clothing as equipment and, as with all specialist equipment, you need to know how it works to get the best out of it.
Firstly, a waterproof garment will have taped seams and a coating or lining that will not allow water to penetrate under pressure. If you are planning on being active in driving rain, using a pack or sitting or kneeling on wet ground, then this is the garment for you. Anything else is water-resistant and will allow water to penetrate under certain conditions.
A jacket that is described as breathable is designed to allow sweat, or water vapour to pass through. Some fabrics are more effective at this than others. To work at their best they rely on a good layering system designed to transfer moisture from your skin to the jacket. Atmospheric conditions will also dictate how well they work; for example: textiles will work more efficiently when there is a large temperature difference between the inside and the outside of your clothing.
There are times when wearing a waterproof is the best choice, but on changeable days when rain is very light, a water-resistant garment may work better as generally speaking, they can transfer moisture more efficiently, they are more breathable. If it is a blustery day you may be better to choose a lightweight windproof garment for maximum comfort, popping your waterproof on only when the rain hits.
Don’t worry if you see your waterproof change to a darker colour and feel a little clammy inside – if you have brought it from us it’s not likely to be leaking! It’s just wetting-out. A simple tumble dry and/or re-proofing will restore your garment to its previous performance.
The best garment for you is the one that fits. It can have a gazillion pockets, the most articulated knee design or the very latest in technical features but if you are out on the hill and it is so big it flaps in the wind and drives you to distraction then it was not a good purchase. These days garments are tailored to fit. We are all different shapes and sizes and garment manufacturers go to a LOT of effort to allow for this. Try your garment on with layers, try the zips while wearing gloves, try it on with a pack but above all chat to us about what you should wear underneath.
Outdoor Gear Chat Podcast
Take a listen to our Outdoor Gear Chat podcast Episodes 47-50, where Cathy and Wayne discuss everything there is to know about waterproof fabrics in 2025....
