Montane Photon Insulated Pants

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Synthetic insulated pants with reinforced high wear areas to put your mind at ease while using them. 

Rab says

Synthetic insulated pant with PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation, Recycled Pertex® Quantum outer, Recycled 20D nylon inner and Recycled Pertex®Shield reinforcement panels. An ideal high Mountain pant for cold weather expeditions.

Our Verdict

Rab’s Photon Insulated Pants combine functionality with warmth in a reasonable packsize. The full length zips on both legs remove the need to remove your boots when putting these on when the temperatures drop.

The fleece lined pockets provide enough insulation for electronic devices such as GPS/Phones to not lose charge due to the cold conditions.

The reinforced areas on the bum, knees and inside ankles show that Rab has thought about who is going to use these trousers and provided some reassurance that they won’t rip on the slightest thing while in the mountains.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Recycled Pertex® Shield 2.5 layer reinforcement patches on seat, knees and kick patches
• Full length YKK® separating side zips
• Internal insulated zip baffle with snap closures at waist and hem
• YKK® zipped fly opening
• 2 YKK® zipped hand warmer pockets
• Flat front waistband
• Elasticated rear waistband
• Brace compatible loops
• Large reflective logo

Specifications

• Small weighs: 524g
• Medium weighs: 532g
• Large weighs: 536g
• XLarge weighs: 558g
• Fit: Regular

Fabric

• Main Fabric: Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum, 50g/m², with DWR
• Recycled Pertex® Shield 2.5 layer reinforcement patches on seat, knees and kick patches
• Lining: Recycled 20D nylon, 38g/m²
• Insulation: PrimaLoft® Gold 100g Insulation

Help & advice:

• What is PERTEX Shield?
• What is PERTEX Quantum?
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Rab Sustainability and Responsibility