A breath of nothing: Mammut Runbold
21.10.2019
Translation: machine translated
Pictures: Manuel Wenk
These hiking trousers are lightweight. The Runbold from Mammut weighs between 260 and 300 grams, depending on the source. Little and yet more.
Are they shorts? My first thought when I take the Runbold out of the packaging. No, they are long hiking trousers. Nevertheless, they are ultralight. According to Mammut, they weigh 296 grams. At Galaxus, the same trousers weigh only 263 grams. What is true? That's a gift. A breath remains a breath, with a touch of high-tech. Mammut reads like this:
A touch of marketing language
Fast trails can be mastered in a flash with the Runbold Pants. This model is the new edition of a classic. They are made from an abrasion-resistant nylon material with plenty of stretch for maximum freedom of movement and optimum comfort. The Midori finish gives the trousers quick-drying properties so that you feel comfortable at all times. The Runbold Pants are particularly practical when you want to speed through the mountains.
A touch of a first personal impression
Well, at my age, you don't run through the mountains at speed. At least I don't. On the contrary: I like to slow down in the mountains. Nevertheless, comfortable, breathable, lightweight trousers don't hurt. And that's exactly what the Runbold is. At the end of September, temperatures at over 2000 metres are still easily in double figures during the day. You start to sweat on the slopes. And you're happy if it stays cool at the bottom. And at five in the morning? The thermometer reads three degrees. Time for the long johns underneath. In combination with light hiking trousers, they keep your crotch pleasantly warm. Warm when it's cool, cool when it's warm. I was happy with these trousers on my two-day tour.
Other features
- UV protection UPF 50+: This means that less than one fiftieth of UV radiation passes through the fabric to the skin
- Good moisture management
- Quick-drying and breathable
- Two side pockets, zip concealed with flaps
- Leg and back pockets with zip
- Pre-shaped knee section
- Small packing volume, ideal for travelling
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Patrick Bardelli
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Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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