Ardent Women's Softshell Mountaineering Trousers

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Description

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.

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

Slim
In-seam: Short: 29"; Regular: 31"; Long: 33"

Fabric: 92% nylon, 8% spandex, 207 gsm
Double weave with sanded back
Air permeability: 2.6CFM
DWR: PFC-free C0

8: 425 g; 10: 435 g; 12: 455 g; 14: 485g; 16: 510 g

Care & Environmental Advice

To maintain the water resistance of your trousers, we recommend you wash and re-proof once or twice a year using specialist products like Nikwax or Grangers. For more information, read our detailed care instructions.

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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.

How to Measure
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.

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.

Size Guide

Women's Trousers and Tights Sizing
UK	8	10	12	14	16	18
Waist Inches CMs	25.5 65	27 69	29 74	31 79	33 84	35 89
Hips Inches CMs	35 89	37 94	39 99	41 104	43 109	45 114
EU	36	38	40	42	44	46
US	4	6	8	10	12	14

Fit Guide

Tight	Slim	Regular	Relaxed
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.
Fit Guide

Tight	Slim
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.	Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.

Regular	Relaxed
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.	A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.