Rab
Rab Kangri GORE-TEX Pants (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.
Mountain hikes and long-distance treks in changeable weather, worn from the first step or stashed for a sudden storm
- Weight
- 378 g (M)
- Waterproof rating (HH)
- 28,000 mm
- Fabric
- 70D 3-layer GORE-TEX Performance with an ePE membrane and fluorocarbon-free DWR (133 gsm)
- Seams taped
- Not published
- Leg zips
- Full
Where to buy
Trekitt £200 In stock. Free delivery. Black. Medium regular: 4 in stock. Shown 20% off the £250 list price. Free delivery over £65.
View at shop: TrekittCotswold Outdoor £250 In stock. Free delivery. Black. Page size data lists M regular as available (last few). Free delivery over £125.
View at shop: Cotswold OutdoorRab £250 In stock. Free delivery. Black, M regular in stock.
View at shop: RabPrices checked 8 Nov 2026 on each shop's own page; shops can change them. We earn no commission on these links; shops are listed by price. More
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.
Rab lists 378 g for size M, in the 370-469 g band. Advnture gives 435 g for the older Kangri pants.
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
In short
Good for
- Mountain hikes and long-distance treks in changeable weather, worn from the first step or stashed for a sudden storm
- Pulling on over boots quickly using full-length two-way side zips
- Walkers who want a tough 70D GORE-TEX fabric in a fluorocarbon-free build
Strengths
- 70D 3-layer GORE-TEX Performance with a fluorocarbon-free ePE membrane, 28,000 mm hydrostatic head (Rab)
- Full-length two-way side zips, also used for ventilation
- Articulated knees and hook-and-loop waist tabs
- Cord loops to attach the pants to your boots and seal out wet weather
Weaknesses
- 378 g in size M, against 296 g for Rab's Namche Hike GORE-TEX pants
- 70D fabric at 133 gsm adds weight over lighter pants such as the Downpour Mountain at 271 g
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.