Rab Khroma Diffuse GTX Pants

🏔️ Description

The Rab Khroma Diffuse GTX Pants QWI-61 are hardshell ski pants designed for demanding winter conditions, from skinning ascents to descents in deep snow and alpine terrain. Their 3-layer GORE-TEX Performance Products construction with ePE membrane uses a durable 70D outer fabric and offers a rated waterproofness of 28,000 mm HH.

Rab combines protection and durability with a ski-specific configuration: large thigh vents, articulated knees, internal gaiters, reinforced cuffs, and Spectra® Ripstop patches to resist contact with ski edges and crampons. They also include a RECCO® reflector.

⭐ Mountain Group's take

The Khroma Diffuse GTX are a very comprehensive option for those who want robust, waterproof ski pants for the entire season. They don't aim for minimalism: their 565g in size M reflects a construction designed to withstand real winter use, with reinforcements where they are needed most and enough ventilation to manage heat during ascents.

We highly recommend them for ski touring, freeride, and big mountain skiing. Availability in three inseam lengths—Short, Regular, and Long—also allows for a better fit based on user height and boot type.

⚡ Real technical performance

The main fabric is 70D 3-Layer GORE-TEX Performance Products with ePE membrane and PFCecFree DWR, with a weight of 133 g/m² and a water column of 28,000 mm. In areas exposed to contact with skis and crampons, Rab adds Spectra® Ripstop Reinforcement Fabric.

✔ GORE-TEX 3L ePE.
✔ HH 28,000 mm.
✔ 70D fabric / 133 g/m².
✔ Spectra® Ripstop reinforcements.
✔ Integrated RECCO®.
✔ Large thigh vents.
✔ Internal gaiter and reinforced cuffs.

📋 Technical specifications

• Membrane: GORE-TEX Performance Products 3L with ePE membrane.
• Waterproofness: HH 28,000 mm.
• Main fabric: 70D 3-Layer GORE-TEX Performance Products with ePE membrane and PFCecFree DWR.
• Fabric weight: 133 g/m².
• Reinforcements: Spectra® Ripstop Reinforcement Fabric.
• Weight: 565 g (size M).
• Fit: Regular.
• Available inseams: Short 76 cm / Regular 81 cm / Long 86 cm.
• Safety: Integrated RECCO® reflector.
• Rab code: QWI-61.

🛠️ Functional details

• Large zippered thigh vents to shed heat during ascents.
• Articulated knees for improved mobility.
• Waist adjustment with hook-and-loop tabs, belt loops, and attachment points for braces.
• One thigh pocket and two hand pockets.
• YKK® AquaGuard® fly zipper.
• Zippered and snap-button cuff opening for easy access to boot buckles.
• Internal gaiter to limit snow entry.
• Reinforced cuffs and Spectra® Ripstop patches to protect against edges and crampons.

🎯 Recommended use

• Ski touring.
• Freeride and big mountain.
• Skinning ascents.
• Deep snow.
• Demanding winter conditions.

✅ Are they for you?

✔ Yes, if you are looking for robust GORE-TEX pants for skiing throughout the entire season.
✔ Yes, if you combine ascents and descents and need large vents.
✔ Yes, if you value protection against edges, crampons, and deep snow.
✔ Yes, if you need to choose between three inseam lengths.
✘ No, if your absolute priority is minimum weight and pack size.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is their waterproof rating?

Rab states a water column of 28,000 mm.

Are they intended for ski touring?

Yes. The thigh vents allow for heat management during ascents, and the reinforced construction protects during descents.

What lengths are available?

Short, Regular, and Long, corresponding to 76, 81, and 86 cm inseams, respectively.

Are the cuffs reinforced?

Yes. They include reinforcements and Spectra® Ripstop patches to better withstand contact with ski edges and crampons.

Do they include RECCO?

Yes, they integrate a RECCO® reflector.