HOUDINI The Orange Pants

Extremely light and highly packable waterproof men's shell pants that will keep you sheltered in any blizzard but still takes no more space in your pack than a small orange.

What makes it special?
At the early stages of development this garment was nicknamed The Orange. Why? Because the brief to Houdinis design team was to create a fully waterproof, stowable shell garmant no bigger than an orange in its packed state. The idea is that you should always be able to fit these pants in your backpack and be prepared for any unexpected mountain weather. Full weather protection in an unbelievable light and compact form - That’s The Orange Pants.

How does it work?
From a layering perspective, the idea with Men's The Orange Pants is actually to enable you to wear other garments more. Let’s face it: If you head out for a run, hike, ski tour or long climbing route, waterproof pants are rarely the most comfortable option (usually you want to maximize breathability). But you should still never head out without a pair in case of unpredictable mountain weather. That’s why Houdini designed a pair of fully waterproof shell pants that you can bring without any effort and still always be ready if bad weather hits. And when the need arises, the ultralight, smooth and silent fabric makes the garment extremely comfortable to wear.

What features does it have?
Men's The Orange Pants are minimalistic to save weight and bulk. Houdini has not added any extra features except the essentials: Adjustaments in waist and leg as well as zippers at the bottom leg. The main feature of the garment is the concept and how it feels to wear it. These are no ordinary shell pants but an entirely new breed of ultralight smoothness that you will barely feel that you wear but that will still keep you dry in any storm. When should I use it? Men's The Orange Pants are designed for mountain sports where weight and packability are essential: Running, ski touring, mountaineering or trad climbing. When you keep them in your pack, you won’t know they are there, and when rough weather hits, they will keep you dry and happy. They will of course also work as super light and comfortable rain pants for all those times when you’re not charging through the mountains.

The Orange Pants are made from recycled and recyclable polyester, enabling a circular product lifespan where nothing ever becomes waste. They are also completely free from any toxic chemicals and when this garment is worn out, we kindly ask you to return it to them. They have recycling units in all their own stores and at many retailers.

features & facts

• Regular fit
• Ultralight, smooth fabric
  
• Highly packable
  
• Waterproof 20,000 mm H2O or higher
  
• Elastic at waist and leg endings
  
• Zippers at lower legs
  
• PFAS free water repellency treatment
  
• Weight men’s large: 178 g
  
• Fabric produced in Japan
  
• Garment made in China

material

Main Fabric: Emergency 3L
Houdinis lightest shell layer. This 3L shell is constructed to have ultimate performance of a waterproof breatheble layer, with the lightness and comfort of a 1L. Packable to come along to all adventures.

• Origin: Japan
• Face: 100% recycled polyester jersey
  
• Atmos™, 100% polyester membrane
  
• Back: 100% recycled polyester tricot
  
• Weight: 80 g/m²
  
• Breathability: 15,000 g/m²/24h
  
• Waterproofness: 20,000 mm H2O or higher
  
• Water repellency treatment - PFAS free

care instructions

Shell Pants with Membrane

• Air out instead of washing to save water and prolong garment life.
  
• Wash after heavy sweat, dirt, or salt water — these reduce breathability and damage the water‑repellent surface.
  
• Use a washing bag and dispose of lint in the trash (never rinse fibers into water systems).
  
• Machine wash cold with mild, eco‑certified detergent. Avoid fabric softener.
  
• Hang dry, then apply heat (dryer, drying cabinet, or iron on low) to reactivate the DWR surface.
  
• Reapply DWR with an organic spray or wash‑in when needed.
  
• After any wash, always reintroduce heat to restore water repellency.