Storm protection. 3-layer membrane. 20,000 mm water (Schmerber).

Waterproof

29 cm (11”) side openings and component that wicks away perspiration (RET = 6).

Breathability

Lightweight

Drawstring at the hem, adjustable sleeves, adjustable hood.

Anatomic design

2 zipped hand pockets, 1 zipped inside pocket, 1 inside pocket.

Pockets

Lightweight, compressible fabric saves weight and space in your backpack.

Compact design

Designed to protect you from bad weather during your regular mountain hikes.

Drying in tumble dryer possible. Low temperature, maximum drum exhaust temperature 60°C.

Maximum washing temperature 30°C. Normal cycle.

Ventilation Zippers

Skill Level

Frequency

Season

Precipitation

Weather Conditions

sleeve length

Membrane Construction

Place of Practice

Windproof

Pocket

RECCO system

type of waterproofing

type of hood

thumb pass

breathability (in RET)

Type of Length

Hood

Style

Schmerber

Main Material

Slim fit with raglan sleeves and good stretch properties for plenty of freedom of movement during your hikes. 
A warm layer, such as a fleece or a lightly padded jacket, can be worn underneath. 

Elastic drawstring and tightening toggle for easy adjustment. 
Integrated semi-rigid visor provides high-level protection.
The small detail that makes the difference: a triangular opening on the side of the hood for better visibility.

Main component 

The waterproof rating depends on two key criteria: component and construction. 
This product was made with a membrane.
The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof and breathable. 
It is flexible, lightweight, and breathable.

Membrane

3-layer design: The membrane is glued between the outer and inner fabric. We use it for durable, high-performing jackets.

Layer design

Laboratory tests are conducted to guarantee the waterproof rating of a component. The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm.
The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. 
This product’s component has a 20,000 mm waterproof rating and can withstand the pressure of a 20,000 mm water column. 
This is equivalent to 20,000 Schmerber.

Component 
waterproofing

We conduct laboratory tests that simulate rainfall to guarantee the jacket’s waterproof rating. 
This product was validated in a shower test under 18 cm of rain for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a mountain storm.

Water resistance of the 
jacket

Component breathability is measured by its thermal evaporative resistance (RET). 
This allows perspiration to escape during physical activity, preventing it from accumulating on the skin. 
The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. 
RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric 
RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric 
RET ≤ 20: not very breathable fabric 
This product as a RET of 6.

A fabric is water-repellent when water slides off its surface without being absorbed. Because the fabric doesn’t soak up water, it remains lightweight and breathable. Water repellency is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior. This treatment needs to be reapplied throughout the product’s lifetime. Water repellency can be reactivated by putting the item in the dryer for 10 minutes on low heat.
You can also use a waterproofing spray (ref.: 8554908).

How to restore water repellency

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont Blanc in Haute-Savoie, France. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It’s the perfect spot for designing our hiking products.

Product design: our outdoor experts

Men's Hiking Jackets

Durable fabric inserts. Ultra-durable Coats thread.

Durability

Stretch fabric on the seat, knees, and lower legs.

Freedom of movement

Synthetic fabrics selected for their quick-drying properties.

Quick drying

Convert your pants into shorts with side zippers, without removing your shoes.

Flexibility

Reinforced, water-repellent front and rear zones.

Water repellent

Weight

These 2-in-1 pants easily transform into shorts so that you can quickly adapt to changes in the weather. Reinforced inserts and assemblies for added strength.

reinforced area

Number of Pockets

belt height

modular

Type of Bell

These pants have water-repellent inserts (front of leg, seat) so water slides off the fabric’s surface. This product is water-repellent, not waterproof.

The water repellency prevents the pants from getting wet too quickly. However, this won’t be enough to keep you dry if you’re in steady rain. For intense rain, you will need a pair of rain pants like the MT 500 Hiking Pants (ref. 8736465).

Water repellency can be reactivated using a water-repellent spray (ref. 8800346).

How water-repellent is the fabric in the reinforced areas of the 2-in-1 MT 500 Hiking Pants?

The 2-in-1 MT 500 Hiking Pants are equipped with: 
- 2 zipped hand pockets
- 2 zipped thigh pockets (and 1 mesh pocket inside the right pocket)
- 1 zipped back pocket

The pants are stretchy at the bottom so you can adjust them to fit perfectly over your shoes.

The pants come with a belt.

What accessories are available for the 2-in-1 MT 500 Hiking Pants?

We recommend washing your 2-in-1 pants with the lower legs zipped up. This will ensure that one part of the pants doesn’t wear faster than the rest!

How to care for the MT 500 Hiking Pants

The regular cut and use of stretch fabric guarantee high comfort when moving around.
Choose your usual size.

Pants’ inseam: 83.9 cm (33”) in size L
Shorts inside leg: 27.4 cm (10.8”) in size L

Width of pants hem: 21.3 cm (8.4”) in size L
Width of shorts hem: 26.5 cm (10.4”) in size L

What length are the 2-in-1 MT 500 Hiking Pants?

These pants are designed with 3 different fabrics:
- a durable fabric (198 g/m²) on the areas that need protection from abrasion (seat, bottom of the leg at the front). This fabric is also stretchy, so you can move freely.
- a light, breathable fabric (145 g/m²) on the rest of the pants.
- a very stretchy crotch gusset.

Why choose a hybrid construction for the MT 500 2-in-1 Hiking Pants?

Men's Hiking Pants

Storm protection.
3-layer membrane. 
15,000 Schmerbers.

Zipper above the knee: Slip them on and off without removing your shoes.

Ease of use

Storage pocket so that your belongings don’t get wet.

Folds into its pocket to save space in your bag.

These rain pants are designed for hiking in the mountains and protecting you from storms.

Weight (g)

With Zipper

Standard cut. Can be worn over pants, leggings, or shorts. Note: can’t be hemmed due to the zippers on the sides of the legs.

A product’s waterproof rating depends on two key criteria: component and construction. 
This product was made with a membrane.
The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof and breathable. 
It is flexible, lightweight, and breathable.

3-layer design: The membrane is glued between the outer and inner fabric. We use it for durable, high-performance rain pants.

Laboratory tests are conducted to guarantee the waterproof rating of a component. The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 1092 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. 
This product’s component has a 15,000-mm waterproof rating and can withstand the pressure of a 15,000-mm water column. 
This is also equivalent to 15,000 Schmerbers.

Component waterproofing

We conduct laboratory tests that simulate rainfall to guarantee the product’s waterproof rating.  
This product was validated in a shower test under 18 cm of rain for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a mountain storm.

Waterproofing

A fabric is water-repellent when water slides off its surface without being absorbed. Because the fabric doesn’t soak up water, it remains lightweight and breathable.Water repellency is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior. This treatment needs to be reapplied throughout the product’s lifetime. The water-repellent properties can be reactivated by putting the pants in the dryer for 10 minutes on low or by using a reactivation spray (ref.: 8551983).

Component breathability is measured by its thermal evaporative resistance (RET). 
This allows perspiration to escape during physical activity, preventing it from accumulating on the skin. 
The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. 

RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric 
RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric 
RET ≤ 20: not very breathable fabric 
This product has a RET of 8.

Component breathability

To help preserve nature, Quechua is committed to limiting the environmental impact of its products.  
While not yet eco-designed, we work every day to make this product even more environmentally responsible: eco-design, repairability, and sustainability drive our development efforts.

Our environmental policy

Created in our international design centre at the foot of Mont Blanc in France, these pants are then manufactured by our suppliers in Bangladesh.
We collaborate closely with these partners who have specialist knowledge in manufacturing pants. 
Thanks to this relationship of trust with our industrial partners, we can create high-quality technical products.

Where do our pants come from?

We guarantee that our suppliers comply with our code of conduct. These suppliers are often located in developing countries where our presence helps to create jobs.
By conducting audits and having teams on site, we make sure that the working environment of the employees meets certain quality standards in terms of human respect, personal fulfilment, and environmental protection.

Working conditions in our production workshops

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont Blanc in Haute-Savoie, France. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams and outdoor sports enthusiast. It’s the perfect spot for designing our mountain hiking products.

Product design: our expertise

Fleece fabric density: 230 g/m². Thermal comfort: between 7°C and 10°C.

Warmth

Breathable fabric for better perspiration wicking.

A fleece that guarantees thermal comfort between 7°C and 10°C. Ideal for hiking in cool weather, you can take it anywhere. 

Collar Type

Customization

Zipper Type

The secret of a warm fleece lies in its ability to trap air and use its naturally insulating character to form a thermal shield. This keeps your body warm. Tested to be comfortable in temperatures of 7°C to 10°C, this fleece is your trusty companion against the cold.

A fleece that offers insulation from the cold?

Sweating is almost inevitable during a hike, even when it’s cool out. That’s why this fleece is designed with a breathable fabric. So even during intense activity, it wicks away moisture from the body and keeps you dry and comfortable throughout your adventure.

A breathable fleece

We know that the weight of your bag is important when hiking. That’s why at just 300 g (10.6 oz) in size L, this sweater disappears easily into your bag when you’re not wearing it.

A lightweight, practical fleece

Easy to look after, this fleece is machine washable. Just remember not to exceed 30°C and limit your spin cycle to 1,000 rpm. Make sure you turn it inside out before washing. 
Avoid tumble drying to maintain the fabric’s quality.

How you should care for this fleece

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Polyamide fabric reinforcement reduces abrasion and increases heel stability.

Abrasion resistance

Terry knit under foot  for a more comfortable fit

User comfort

Asymmetrical fit (left and right socks) for improved alignment.

Knit stitch reduces blisters at the metatarsals and heel.

Reduced chafing

Designed for hiking in cold weather. These socks offer maximum comfort and warmth with the inside of the foot knit in merino wool.

height of the sock

thickness of the sock

reduced chafing

Sock Height

Options

Type of Socks

shoes with left or right mark

Packaging

Wool fibres can store a lot of air and let water vapour escape, making wool an excellent choice for moisture management and thermal regulation. Wool’s ability to store and release moisture make it an insulating, comfortable material for hiking socks.

The properties of wool

The merino wool, from Spain, has been a carefully selected breed for generations because of its wool. It provides a softer fibre than traditional wool. After shearing, the wool is cleaned to remove impurities, then carded, spun, and finally used for knitting or weaving.

What is merino wool?

Merino wool offers an unbeatable experience: soft, lightweight, and breathable. Thanks to its fine fibres, it provides natural thermal regulation. It keeps your feet warm in cool weather and cool in warm weather.

What are the benefits of merino wool?

To stay warm when hiking in the winter, we recommend: 
- Warmth: wear warm socks (ideally with a good percentage of wool). 
- Breathability: choose socks based on the intensity of the hike and, to minimize moisture, make sure they’re breathable.
- Boot height: the height of your socks should correspond to the height of the boot: for more protection, choose higher socks.

How do I choose the right footwear for hiking in the snow?

These socks come in packs of 2 pairs of matching socks.

Pack of 2 pairs

The stretchy fabric means these socks conform to your feet and stay firmly in place. Given that the length, width and volume of our feet is always different, we advise trying on your socks in store before purchase, and testing them before going on a long hike.

How to correctly select hiking socks

Hiking Socks

Waterproof coating 5,000 mm (Schmerbers) | Taped seams

Zipper at the bottom of the legs makes them easier to put on with shoes.

Easy dressing

Hydrophilic coating (RET = 12): reduces condensation in the garment.

Lightweight, compact top-layer pants | Weight: 200 g (7 oz.) in size L 

Designed for occasional hikes on easy trails in rainy conditions.  

The waterproofness of a fabric, provided by a coating or membrane, is measured in Schmerbers or mm (pressure exerted by a column of water). The higher this number, the more waterproof the fabric. 
This jacket is designed with a waterproof coating: this component resists 5,000 mm of water pressure (Schmerbers) before washing (equivalent to the pressure exerted by a 5-metre column of water).

Water resistance (fabric)

To determine a fabric’s breathability, we test its evaporative resistance or RET (based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric’s resistance, the more perspiration can escape, and the higher the fabric’s breathability. 
RET < 9: extremely breathable fabric
RET < 12: very breathable fabric
RET < 20: breathable fabric
RET > 20: little or non-breathable fabric.

Fabric breathability

The fabric for this jacket is water-repellent: water slides off its surface. In this way, the fabric doesn’t soak up water and stays lightweight and breathable. Water repellency is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior. Our water-repellent coatings are now perfluorocarbon-free. As a result, this model will be sold with a more environmentally friendly water-repellent treatment.

Your health is our top priority

To maintain water repellency, we recommend regular reactivation. 
Reactivate water repellency after three washes (remember to rinse thoroughly) or after using a dozen times in the rain. 
You can easily reactivate the water repellency properties by warming the fabric: 
- in a dryer for 15 minutes (synthetics cycle)
- with a hair dryer, moving back and forth from a distance of 20 cm (8”)
- with an iron on the delicate setting and with the steam function off

How to maintain waterproofing over time

How much you perspire depends on the intensity and duration of your physical activity.If the fabric isn’t breathable enough for the type of activity/exercise, your perspiration will condense inside the item.The jacket will feel damp inside. This dampness is not rain soaking through but condensation caused by perspiration. This means you need to choose top-layer pants suitable for your activity.This product is designed for 2-hour hikes at no more than 5 km/h (3 mph).

Choosing waterproof rain pants based on physical effort

For full-body protection from the wind and rain, we recommend the Raincut 1/2 zipper or full zipper men’s jackets.   

Other recommended products

Thermal insulation component, double brushed fabric (200 g/m²). High collar.

Breathable polyester knit allows perspiration to evaporate. Half-zip collar.

Comfortable, stretchy fabric is perfect for hiking.

Compresses and takes up little room in your backpack.

Wrinkle free. Machine washable. Quick-drying

Easy maintenance

An insulating fleece jacket with brushed interior and outer for maximum warmth in temperatures ranging from 7 to 10°C. High collar to protect you from the cold.

Maximum wash temperature of 40°C. Normal cycle.

pattern

Grammage

The brushed fleece component is designed to trap air. 
This air acts as a natural insulator, keeping the body warm. 
Tested for comfort with no additional layer at temperatures ranging from 7°C to 10°C.

Fleece material: Insulates by trapping air

Our hiking fleece sweaters are tested for durability. We guarantee:
- resistance to pilling from backpack use and body movement
- durable seams
- resistance to washing
- colourfastness after washing, exposure to UV light, or contact with perspiration

2-year warranty

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont Blanc in France. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It’s the perfect place to design quality hiking products by applying our full expertise.

Flexible EVA midsole for shock absorption

Cushioning

Grip

Waterproof inner membrane, guaranteeing 2 hours of waterproofing under the rain

Whether you're hiking or just out for a walk, the NH100 waterproof shoes are ideal for occasional outings in lowlands, forests or along the coast.

Removable Sole

Shoe Height

Foot Width

Tightening Type

Certified sole grip. 
The boot must pass laboratory tests to define its friction coefficient on smooth surfaces.
To validate these tests, we assess the quality of our soles out in the field, by a panel of representative testers over 500 km.

Our boots undergo an intensive test in the lab to guarantee their waterproofing. They are immersed and folded up in water up to a certain level, replicating real-life hiking conditions. This test ensures that your feet will stay dry for at least 2 hours, even in rainy or wet conditions.

How do we test waterproofing?

When walking in the forest, on the coast or on the daily, your feet are put through numerous constraints. Rubbing boots can be unpleasant, especially when you’re sweating, but the cold can be really lead to an uncomfortable hike if you don’t have adequate protection.

Why choose a good pair of socks?

A waterproof boot will always be less breathable than a non-waterproof boot. That's why the Hike 500 Mid and Hike 900 Mid mid-length socks are designed to wick away sweat and reduce chafing for this pair of boots.

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