Montane Respond Insulated Pants

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The Montane Respond Insulated Pants are versatile, warm, and lightweight. The outer Pertex Quantum fabric provides light weather protection, making them perfect as a mid-layer for cold-weather activities.

Montane says: 

Versatile high performance synthetic insulated pant

A versatile alpine insulation layering piece during cold conditions in the mountains. The Respond Pants are a lightweight and packable synthetic insulated pant with a high warmth/weight ratio, and maintain their thermal performance even when wet.

Our Verdict

The Montane Respond Insulated Pants are a versatile and high-performance synthetic insulation layer ideal for cold weather in the mountains. Made with Primaloft Silver insulation, these lightweight yet warm pants maintain their heat-trapping abilities even when wet, a significant advantage over down insulation.

Key features like the articulated knees, 1/4 length side zips, and adjustable ankle cuffs allow excellent mobility and a dialled-in fit over your base and shell layers. The low-profile elastic waistband with bungee adjustment provides a comfortable, secure fit.

While not windproof, the Pertex Quantum outer fabric offers light weather protection. And recycled materials have less environmental impact.

Perfect as an insulating mid-layer for belaying or cold bivvies, the Respond pants punch above their weight in warmth per ounce.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Low profile elasticated waistband with front bungee cord adjustment
• Articulated knee engineered for improved comfort during extended movement
• 1/4 length side leg zips for easy access
• Press stud ankle adjustment

Specifications

• Small weighs: 284g
• Medium weighs: 302g
• Large weighs: 304g
• XLarge weighs: 317g

Material & Construction

• Outer – Pertex® Quantum Eco 30D 100% Recycled Nylon with PFC Free DWR Coating for lightweight windproof protection
• Insulation – Primaloft® Silver 60g/m2 100% Recycled Polyester for weather resistant lightweight thermal performance
• Lining – PEAQ Eco 20D 100% Recycled Nylon with PFC Free DWR coating for lightweight comfort with a reduced environmental impact

Help & advice:

• About Montane
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• All About Synthetic Insulation