Varusteleka Hardshell Pants, Gray

Waterproof and windproof yet breathable hardshell pants made in Europe. Pull them on when the sky is about to fall on you or there’s an inkling that it might. A much improved version of our earlier Chinese pants.

• Hydrostatic head >10,000 mm and breathability >8,000 g/m²/24 h (earlier version 5,000/5,000)
• Articulated knees and a diamond gusset in the crotch for ease of movement
• Zipper fly with two snap-fasteners
• Long side zippers make it quick and easy to put them on
• Splash-proof zippers by YKK
• Hook & loop adjustment on the cuffs and waist
• PFC-free Bionic Eco Finish treatment makes the fabric water and dirt repellent
• Made in Latvia

Waterproof hardshell pants make your life easier in unstable weather. It is a very versatile garment suited for round-the year use in places where you can get wet. In warm weather, just put boxer shorts underneath. And add warmer mid-layers when the weather gets colder.

Easy to put on and carry with you

Pack these hardshell pants into your bag, pull them out, and don them quickly when necessary without removing your boots. Unzip the sides for ventilation or to access other pants you are wearing, and adjust with hook-and-loop tabs. The loops at the sides can be used with M1950-type suspenders, and they also work as pull loops when using the zippers. These pack small and light to keep out of the way when the weather turns for the better.

Water- and windproof but breathable

These pants are made from a durable 3-layer bonded fabric that hides a waterproof membrane inside. Moreover, they have a dirt- and water-repellent treatment and taped seams. Modern hardshell pants breathe a lot better than traditional rubber rainwear. Furthermore, the breathability of these particular pants is a lot better than in the earlier Chinese version. And you can improve ventilation with the side zippers and hook & loop cuffs. It is, of course, worth noting that garments with a waterproof membrane always breathe less than clothes made from natural materials that let both water and wind through. You have to sacrifice something when you want to protect yourself from water.