The Montane Minimus Pants are ultralight waterproof overtrousers constructed from Pertex Shield which provides excellent levels of waterproofness and breathability. They can pack down very small and only weigh 146g for a size medium, meaning they won't be a burden on you if they stay in your pack for your whole trip.
Montane says:
THE WORLD’S LIGHTEST AND MOST BREATHABLE WATERPROOF MOUNTAIN PANTS
The Minimus Pants are exceptionally lightweight rain shell pants. Tailored for trail running and use when moving fast in the mountains, the Minimus Pants can be pulled on over lightweight trail footwear and have a tiny pack size for superb versatility. Together with the supreme breathability of PERTEX® Shield they’ve become one of the most innovative no compromise minimalist waterproof shell garments MONTANE® has ever created.
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Amazingly light - so there are some compromises - but not compromised much on waterproofness and breathability - Pertex Shield has some enviable waterproof and breathability ratings for a material this light.
Despite being this light the Montane Minimus pants have short ankle zips to aid getting them on and off - anyone caring enough about weight to be packing the Minimus pants will be wearing lightweight footwear that the short ankle zips should accommodate.
Like all products this light they aren`t as durable as heavier versions so don`t buy them expecting 20 years of hard use. While its difficult to give sizing advice beyond the size chart above the Minimus pants do seem to be slightly small fitting - so if you are between sizes we recommend you go up a size.
Articulated knees for step high movement perfect for mountain use
Elasticated waist with adjustable lockable drawcord
¼ length YKK side zips for access ventilation and the ability to pull over trail footwear
Featuring Velcro calf tabs that reduce the volume around the calves reducing wind resistance and the likely possibility of abrasion on the inner lower leg
Press stud ankle adjustment for tight fit against footwear and to prevent heat loss
As with all MONTANE clothing PERTEX fabric contains a Durable Water Repellency (DWR) as the first barrier to keeping you dry. Clean your garment in order to maintain this.
Machine wash in warm water at 40C/104F with a mild soap.
MONTANE recommends that you use Nikwax Tech Wash. DO NOT use fabric softeners or bleach. It may be required every 6 months or so to reproof the garment to restore its water repellency. MONTANE recommends Nikwax TX Direct Specific
Small Regular leg weighs: 140g
Medium Regular leg weighs: 146g
Large Regular leg weighs: 150g
XLarge Regular leg weighs: 156g
XXLarge Regular leg weighs: 174g
Construction
Constructed from Pertex Shield
Micro-taped seams throughout
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July 7, 2019 | David
A pain to put on
The trousers kept out the rain well and did not flap in the wind. However the velcro straps around the ankle made them frustrating to get on over shoes.