Completing the new and improved, purpose-built shell kit, the CHAM PANT received the same fabric update as the Cham Jacket with the ultralight, air-permeable, and breathable Schoeller® Aerobrane. Add in the 3L fabric’s 4-way stretch and weather-proofing, the active fit, special considerations for crampon use, and a simplistic webbing and hook built-in belt adjustment, the Cham pant is ready for comfortable, unrestricted motion on swift ascents and descents in all conditions.
Plus, with neutral colors and a gender graded size scale, we’re extra proud to make this iteration of Cham unisex fit. Please check the size guide.
FIT: Active unisex
PANT INSEAM: 32 in (size Medium)
MODEL INFO:
FACE FABRIC: Schoeller® Aerobrane | 100% polyester face, 100% polyester backer, DWR treatment | Electrospun Aerobrane membrane
INSULATION: none
LINING: none
WEIGHT: 455 g (16.0 oz)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Vietnam
GUARANTEE: Strafe 2 Year Warranty
Very good, good fit
As someone that loves to play on snow and ice, hardshell pants are an essential component of my winter layering system. However, it can be hard to find a quiver of one that spans the different demands of ski mountaineering and ice climbing. At this, the Cham pant excels. The Schoeller Aerobrane material is impressively waterproof despite being lightweight and about as breathable as hardshell gets. Also, I normally swear by softshells for higher output tours, but I found myself in the Cham pants with hamstring vents open well into spring. On glaciated terrain, the streamlined belt played well with a harness, and large pockets kept the essentials close at hand for long pushes on a rope team. Also, the Cham pant is a great pairing with full zip puffy pants for colder nights on the ice. All in all a great pair of pants for anything that winter has to offer.
I can’t recommend these pants to anyone who spends time near trees, rocks, or that wears crampons. I managed to shred these pants in less than a dozen uses. It’s great that they are lightweight, but in no way what so ever are they durable.
Full featured, yet lightweight, great venting, breathable, really couldn’t ask for anything more in a pant that works as well on the up as on the down. I do feel that the waist runs a little large for a medium, but the built in belt cinches them up just right!
As a female skier that prefers to spend time in the backcountry, these are my go-to pants. They are light yet breathable and keep me warm on negative degree days. I used these pants all season, on the resort and off, and they do it all... very well!