When you reach above the treeline you’ll want durable, four season gear that performs. Pack our lightweight, breathable Aysen Men’s Gore-Tex Rain Pants for challenging multiday hikes. They feature two-way side zips that can help you cool down while building up a sweat.
Part of our most technical hiking gear – the Aysen Collection.
Fabric Main : Nylon 100% Pockets and Waistband : Polyester 100%
Weight Size M 380 g
GORE-TEX® PacLite® Plus – unlined 2-layer fabric that’s strong, enduringly waterproof and windproof with lightweight comfort
Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish – which encourages water to bead off the fabric’s surface
Fully seam sealed
Water resistant, two-way side zips – three quarter length to take your pants off without removing your boots and ventilate when needed
Scuff patches – extra durable to protect against abrasion from your boots or crampons
Elasticated back waistband – with an adjustable drawcord and a flat front to carry your pack’s harness more comfortably
Inseam gusset and articulated knee areas – giving you freer movement
Partially elasticated cuffs with adjustment tabs – for sealing your pants around your boots
Two front pockets
Questions & Answers
What are the waterproof and breathability ratings for these pants?
Asked by: Timmi_r
The waterproofness rating of these are 28K and breathability is < 9 m²Pa/W
Answered by: Kathmandu Team 6
Date published: 2021-02-22
Do you wear these over thermals or pants already or are they a pants in themselves?
Asked by: Northland28
We would recommend wearing thermals/pants underneath these - much like you could technically wear a rain jacket with nothing underneath, you could wear these without thermals/pants it just wouldn't be very comfy!
Answered by: KathmanduTeam 2
Date published: 2021-01-14
Would these be good whilst raining when taking part in a 200 mile event
Asked by: Bigs
These pants would be great in long distance events and are on the recommended gear list for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. The GORE-TEX PacLite Plus fabric is strong, waterproof, breathable, very light & pack-able.
Answered by: Kathmandu Team 5
Date published: 2020-06-14
Are the pants durable enough to withstand scrapes and grazes from fallen trees and branches and prickly bushes whilst keeping me dry and warm?
Asked by: Don365
The outer material is lightweight yet strong, and the GORE-TEX® PacLite® Plus membrane means they're waterproof and windproof. We'd definitely suggest avoiding abrasion though, as this could ultimately lead to the pants becoming damaged.
Answered by: The Kathmandu team
Date published: 2020-09-24
For the people that have purchased these pants I would like to know how sweaty they are??
Rated 5 out of
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Orbt from
Tested in blustery rainI walked a 12km trail this afternoon wearing these rain pants over LoweApline Stormweave. BOM Radar gave me a heads-up that it was going to be wet and windy - it was. Arrived home 3hrs later with no seeping or moisture at all - unlike the Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid jacket. Well done Katmandu -
Date published: 2020-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Moiks from
Great pantsGot these for using at work and home and working well. Light easy to pack and keep me dry.
Date published: 2020-08-17
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Bev01 from
Goretex Rain PantsI have not yet tested these pants in wet conditions but I am impressed with the fit and the apparent quality.
Date published: 2020-08-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Strikeback from
Great on my daily walks when it's pouring with rain
Date published: 2020-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Darkmanx from
I’m so glad that I’ve got it, rain pants it’s really nice
Date published: 2020-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NateGordon from
Aysen Mens wet weather pantsI recently bought these pants to replace an old pair of wet weather pants which were old).
I ride a motorbike and these pants have been brilliant at keeping me dry. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top quality wet weather pair of trousers. (and the zips work great).
Date published: 2020-06-18
Rated 1 out of
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CJROX from
Absolute rubbishZips would not undo. Had to rip zippers to get pance off!!