Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Women's Waterproof Pants

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The Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 women's waterproof pants make an excellent set with the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 jacket, and they too feature the Proflex™ three-layer laminate as their main material. In the pants, this consists of two stretch nylon fabrics—an outer layer that is more durable and stiffer, and an inner layer that is softer and more breathable. Laminated between them is the polyurethane membrane itself, thanks to which the pants achieve a water column rating of 20,000 mm. In areas subject to mechanical stress (the front of the legs and the seat), an even stronger nylon fiber is used, which ensures better abrasion resistance. You’ll appreciate this especially when climbing or ski touring.  

The pants are highly stretchy and offer very decent breathability of 20,000 g/m² in 24 hours. They feature two side pockets with waterproof YKK zippers. An integrated belt provides waist adjustment; the buckle is positioned slightly to the right of center so it doesn’t interfere with handling a climbing harness. The pants fasten with two snaps and a fly featuring a water-resistant YKK zipper. The lower part of the legs features short zippers that allow the legs to be widened when worn with higher boots, and the inner part of the legs around the ankles is reinforced with thicker nylon for increased durability.

Just like the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 jacket, the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 pants are designed for both low- and high-intensity activities throughout the year. They are ideal for the changing conditions of spring and fall, when temperatures fluctuate and showers alternate with clear skies. In winter, they serve as excellent outer protection against wind and wet snow, and even in summer, they prove useful as a reliable outer layer during brief showers.

However, the reinforced panels and slightly higher weight of the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 pants make them ideal for activities that place higher demands on the material and require greater durability. They truly shine during winter and summer climbing, on via ferratas, or on ski mountaineering trips.

The Kinetic Alpine 2.0 pants are, of course, also suitable for activities such as hiking, running, or cross-country skiing, but it’s worth considering whether a lighter model might be more appropriate for these activities Kinetic 2.0.  

Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Women's Waterproof Pants:

• Weight: 308 g (size M).
• Material: outer fabric – 20D stretch nylon fabric with Proflex™ membrane, with a water column of 20,000 mm and breathability of 20,000 g/m² in 24 hours.
• Lining – 20D stretch nylon fabric with Proflex™ membrane, with a water column of 20,000 mm and breathability of 25,000 g/m² in 24 hours 
• Areas subject to mechanical stress are reinforced with thicker nylon fibers.
• Two side pockets with water-resistant YKK zippers.
• Waist adjustment via an integrated belt.
• Short zippers for widening the legs.
• Fit: regular.