Montane Minimus Pants

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.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

• PERTEX Shield is waterproof and breathable
• 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
• 360° ‘DUSK TILL DAWN’ reflectivity
• MONTANE stuff sac perfect for storage on the move
• Activities: Lightweight Mountain Walking / Trail Running / Trekking / Travel 
• 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