Craig Campbell, Glasgow
The Mountain Equipment Saltoro Pants are perfect for wet days out. Lightweight, protective and well-fitting waterproof trousers with hybrid GORE-TEX construction for trekking and backpacking.
GORE-TEX 75D and GORE-TEX PACLITE® fabric are combined to balance comfort and protection against a small pack size for mixed weather days high in the mountains. Our trim Active fit ensures there’s no excess fabric to catch the wind on exposed ridgelines and ¾ length zips allow quick changes with boots on.
Product Code: APWPY1TI0124
We know our customers like to know exactly what they're buying; we're not going to sugar coat it, but we are going to explain it. We've divided up all of the sustainable features we've identified across our product ranges and grouped them into three so you know how your purchase is making an impact: Think Nature, Think Welfare, Think People.
The Mountain Equipment Men's Saltoro GORE-TEX Overtrousers - Black has the following sustainability attributes...
Fluorinated DWR finishes make clothing waterproof by repelling water droplets. ‘PFCs’ is the broad term for all fluorocarbon chemicals, of which PFOS and PFOA are sub-groups. Different chemicals in this family have a varying number of carbon atoms, so C6 has six carbon atoms and C8 has eight. While the outdoor industry has moved away from C8 (or 'long chain') PFCs, C6 (short chain) PFCs are currently unbeatable in their waterproofing performance. They're considered less harmful to the environment than C8, but they have not been proven to be safe. PFCs are known as forever chemicals; once created they will never break down and are harmful to people and the planet. To read more about the chemistry related to PFCs, head here.
PFC-Free DWR uses alternative, biodegradable technologies that repels water from the surface of a fabric - such as Fjallraven's Greenland Wax. PFC-Free DWR coatings are water resistant enough for most daily activities, so if you don’t need a highly technical waterproof, consider a PFC-Free garment instead.
This brand partners with the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). The Fair Wear Foundation is a clothing industry specific, non-profit organization that ensures sustainable, fair and safe labour conditions in factories. They work directly with brands, factories, trade unions, NGOs and governments to establish a living wage and a working environment that’s free from gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment. There is emphasis on a brand’s business practices and how this can make direct sustainable change, alongside factory audits and worker interviews.
Find out more about Fair Wear Foundation here: https://www.fairwear.org/.
This brand partners with the Fair Labor Association (FLA). The FLA has a broader remit and does not just focus on the apparel industry. They aim to protect workers rights around the world and collaborate with universities, civil society organisations and companies to create sustainable working conditions. FLA have their own Code of Conduct based off the UN’s International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) standards. Affiliated companies must implement this Code of Conduct across their supply chain.
Find out more about Fair Labor Association here: https://www.fairlabor.org/.
Numeric sizing | UK size | EU size | Waist |
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26 | XXS | 44 | 64-69cm |
26" | |||
28 | XS | 46 | 69-74cm |
28" | |||
30 | S | 48 | 74-79cm |
30" | |||
32 | M | 50 | 79-84cm |
32" | |||
34 | L | 52 | 84-89cm |
34" | |||
36 | XL | 54 | 89-94cm |
36" | |||
38 | XXL | 56 | 94-99cm |
38" | |||
40 | 3XL | 58+ | 99-104cm |
40" |
Mountain Equipment note their leg length inseams as:
Short (S): 29"
Regular (R): 31"
Long (L): 33"
This item can be returned by post or to your nearest Tiso Group store – for more details see our Returns Policy.
Had them on during a very heavy downpour for a couple of hours and not a drop of water got through and also did not sweat
Perfect