Alpkit
Alpkit Equinox Waterproof Trousers (men's, size M, regular leg)
- Weight: 4/10 How much they add to your pack.
- Rain protection: 8/10 How well the fabric and seams keep out heavy, long rain, when new.
All-day hill walking in cool, wet weather, worn as walking trousers with no need to stop and pull on overtrousers
- Weight
- 390 g (M)
- Waterproof rating (HH)
- 20,000 mm
- Fabric
- Nylon 66 face, PU membrane and brushed polyester tricot lining (3-layer, our reading), PFAS-free DWR
- Seams taped
- Not published
- Breathability (MVTR)
- 20,000 g/m²/24h
- Leg zips
- None
Where to buy
Alpkit £101.99 In stock. Free delivery. Black M long in stock; M regular on pre-order, despatch from 9 November. Free UK delivery over £60.
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Our ratings (out of 10)
1 to 10, compared with the whole market. Each says what it's based on. How we score
Weight
From maker's figures 4/10How much they add to your pack. 4: A bit below average.
Alpkit lists 390 g for size M, in the 370-469 g band.
Rain protection
Estimate from maker's specs: hydrostatic head figure 8/10How well the fabric and seams keep out heavy, long rain, when new. 8: Clearly better than most.
Estimate from maker's specs. Alpkit doesn't state the number of layers; we count 3 (face, membrane, bonded lining), which doesn't change this score.
In short
Good for
- All-day hill walking in cool, wet weather, worn as walking trousers with no need to stop and pull on overtrousers
- Autumn-to-spring walks: the brushed lining adds warmth
- Walkers who want a quieter, less baggy fit than overtrousers
Strengths
- 20,000 mm hydrostatic head and 20,000 g/m2/24h breathability (Alpkit)
- Worn as ordinary trousers: concealed zipped pockets, semi-elasticated waist, articulated knees and stretch fabric
- Soft brushed lining for warmth next to skin
- Short, regular and long legs in XS to XXL
- 3-year Alpine Bond guarantee
Weaknesses
- 390 g is heavy for a wet-weather layer, and they don't pack small
- Alpkit doesn't say how far the seams are taped, so rain protection is an estimate, not a reviewed score
- No leg zips are listed, so they have to go on like normal trousers: not an over-boot layer
- No independent test found, so fit and durability aren't scored
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.