Rab Phantom Waterproof Pants

These ultralight waterproof pants weigh under 80g, making them the perfect emergency waterproof pants for the stripped back mountain runner travelling far, fast, and super light.

Rab says:

When the weather turns, the Phantom Pants offer a second skin defence. Offering feather weight protection and the ultimate packability, you’ll take them every time you run. Built with waterproof and breathable 7D, 2.5-layer Pertex® Shield and ultralight taped seams, they’re quiet to wear, soft to touch and ultra-packable, compressing down into a palm sized stuff sack.

The Phantom Pants offer an unrestricted range of movement with pre-curved knees optimised for running, stretch, a slim-fit, and not an ounce of unnecessary fabric. The waistband is part elasticated with a drawcord adjuster to perfect the fit and the lower leg hem has a snap fastener with hook and loop, for easy on/off pull over trail shoes.

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- Reviewed by BasecampGear

• 7D Pertex® Shield 2.5L fabric with stretch (40gsm) HH: 20,000mm/MVTR: 20,000 g/m2/24hrs
• Ultralight critical taped seams
• Pull on pant style with stretch and ergonomic fit
• Optimised knee precurve for unrestricted movement whilst running
• Part micro elasticated waist band with half hem drawcord and lightweight cordlock
• Part micro elasticated lower leg hem
• Lower leg opening gusset with snap fastener and hook and loop for easy on/off with trail shoes
• Intergrated ultralight mesh stuffsack ensures optimal packability
• Multi-angle reflective branding throughout

Our weights:

• Small weighs: 78g
• Medium weighs: 80g
• Large weighs: 85g
• XLarge weighs: 89g

Materials & Construction

• 7D Pertex® Shield 2.5L fabric with stretch (40gsm) HH: 20,000mm/MVTR: 20,000 g/m2/24hrs
• Main: 100% polyamide with polyurethane coating
• Fit: Slim