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Katipo Men’s

A mountain pant that offers a lot of versatility and performance. Suitable for cold climate travel through to winter mountaineering. XTR thermalite 4 way stretch offers freedom of movement, extreme wind resistance, and warmth.

$299.00

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Rated 4.75 out of 5 based on 8 customer ratings
(8 customer reviews)
 
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Product Features

  • Active outdoor or cold climate travel trousers
  • Extra thermal and windproof properties
  • Water repellent surface
  • Gusseted crotch for maximum stretch
  • Streamlined seat with no back pockets
  • Zip-up hand warmer pockets
  • Belt loops on the waistband
  • Metal stud waist button
Fabric

XTR Thermalite Stretch

Average Weight

480g

Made In

Proudly made in New Zealand

Reviews (8)

8 reviews for Katipo Men’s

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Matt – May 30, 2021

    Awesome pants! I’m a typical kiwi hunter and tramper who normally wears shorts for all occasions. Decided to invest in a pair of Katipo’s for missions in the winter, and I love them. Light and comfortable with a great cut. Was originally considering other brands with fleece lining, but I can see now it is much better not to have lining- means you don’t over heat when it’s warmer and they dry very quick. In really cold weather a pair of thermal pants can easily be worn underneath. The high quality NZ made itself is worth the extra dollars!

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jim – November 25, 2020

    These have become the most used cold weather trousers I own. I have different soft shell pants but they all seem sort of ‘busy’. All I want is a pair of pants that work, and these do. A thigh pocket would be nice….

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Nathan D – March 11, 2020

    Go-to winter trousers. Windproof, warm, breathable, and smart enough to get away with in the office. Never thought I would own a pair of softshell trousers, but these have proved just how handy they can be. Not many situations I wouldn’t pick these out for when things get cold, as the balance of comfort and protection is fantastic.

  4. Rated 4 out of 5

    Vieller Framboise – April 30, 2019

    Thicker than the excellent prolite, but not so as to be very noticeable allowing free movement and stretching, while still providing extra warmth and protection from environment, especially wind, light rain and cold.

  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    Gus – April 30, 2018

    SO GOOD! MY GO TO!
    Wow! I have serious trouble wearing any other pants! These have been my go to for a while now. Working in the cold outdoors day after day. Absolutely love them. Feel like I should have two pairs they are so good!

  6. Rated 5 out of 5

    LG – December 9, 2015

    I bought a pair of these pants earlier this year, and they have since become my favourite pair of pants. I wear them around town, climbing at the crag, mountaineering, and even tramping – and I never wear pants tramping. They are so ridiculously comfortable, have held up remarkably well to scrapping across rock while climbing, and breath really nicely!

  7. Rated 4 out of 5

    Stevo – May 15, 2015

    I got a pair of these simple, black, thermalite stretch pants at the beginning of winter, and have worn them for a variety of activities since. I’ve worn them ski-touring, on-piste skiing, alpine climbing, ice and mixed climbing, cragging, bouldering, indoor climbing, and around town (to work and such). For all those activities I could have used some existing leg-wear I have had these pants for a year now and they have been my go-to mountain pant since first pulling them on! They everything you need in a mountain pant with nothing you don’t – light, warm, wind resistant, very breathable, quick drying, don’t hold moisture, good stretch, super comfortable and best of all kiwi designed & made – these tick all the boxes! Super stoked with these bad boys

  8. Rated 5 out of 5

    KBRO – October 2, 2014

    I got a pair of these simple, black, thermalite stretch pants at the beginning of winter, and have worn them for a variety of activities since. I’ve worn them ski-touring, on-piste skiing, alpine climbing, ice and mixed climbing, cragging, bouldering, indoor climbing, and around town (to work and such). For all those activities I could have used some existing leg-wear option from my wardrobe, but the Katipos ended up being my preference for almost every climbing or skiing day I’ve had since I got them. I was reflecting the other day that these are one of the most useful unneccessary products I own. You can get away without owning a pair of soft-shell pants, but your life will be slightly better if you do. They’re light, comfortable, shed snow and are windproof enough. They breath well and seem pretty tough. The cut is non-descript, which is fine, you’re not at a fashion show in the mountains. I far prefer wearing these to hard-shell pants, due to the weight, breathability and more fitting cut. They have two zipped hip pockets, no back pockets, a gussetted crotch and belt loops. I’ll probably be wearing these for 15 years.

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Care

XTR Soft Shell 

  • Warm machine wash on a gentle low spin cycle.
  • Use a mild detergent.
  • Make sure detergent fully dissolved in the water before adding clothes.
  • Rinse well.
  • Do not wring.
  • Line dry in shade.
  • Do not bleach or dry clean.
  • Do not tumble dry.
  • Cool iron with pressing cloth if required.

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Earth Sea Sky was formed in December 1990 when David teamed up with clothing designer, Sydney Mulligan. Between them they had more than 25 years experience in New Zealand’s outdoor clothing industry. This experience in design, production and sales was used to fill a growing need in the market for outdoor clothing that combined comfort, style and performance. David and Sydney introduced designs and colours that linked function and performance with great fit, attention to detail and fashion. Their first range of 20 garments included tramping jackets, oilskins, waterproof ski wear, 60/40 anorak windshells and Polartec thermal fleeces.

Since then, most of New Zealand’s outdoor clothing brands have taken their production offshore. Earth Sea Sky is committed to remaining New Zealand made. The Ellis family believes this is vital in maintaining the brand’s consistent quality and uniqueness.

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