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MINIMUS PANTS RECEIVE THE GREAT OUTDOORS 'RECOMMENDED' AWARD

Gear Editor Chris Townsend reviewed the updated Montane Minimus Waterproof Pants as part of a comparative waterproof pants review in TGO's June 2019 issue. Suitably impressed, the Montane Minimus Waterproof Pants were awarded a coveted 'TGO Recommended' rosette for their versatility and feature set whilst being the lightest waterproof trousers on test. CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW MONTANE MINIMUS WATERPROOF PANTS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) Cited as 'the world's lightest and most breathable waterproof mountain pants', they were lauded as being truly ultralight. As such, their compressibility was also noted. Their close

Gear Editor Chris Townsend reviewed the updated Montane Minimus Waterproof Pants as part of a comparative waterproof pants review in TGO's June 2019 issue. Suitably impressed, the Montane Minimus Waterproof Pants were awarded a coveted 'TGO Recommended' rosette for their versatility and feature set whilst being the lightest waterproof trousers on test.

minimus pant review | montaneCLICK IMAGE TO VIEW MONTANE MINIMUS WATERPROOF PANTS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S)
Cited as 'the world's lightest and most breathable waterproof mountain pants', they were lauded as being truly ultralight. As such, their compressibility was also noted. Their close fit paired with the breathable Pertex Shield fabric making the Minimus' being 'quite soft and comfy to wear.

"These are 'the world's lightest and most breathable waterproof mountain pants'. and they really are ultralight."

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CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW MONTANE MINIMUS WATERPROOF PANTS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S)
Other features such as the cinchable velcro tabs over the Minimus' leg zips were noted for increasing comfort and most notably being able to fit over all but the bulkiest boots despite their trail-running heritage.
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CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW MONTANE MINIMUS WATERPROOF PANTS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S)
Such is their versatility, Chris also noted they would be especially useful for backpackers.
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