Brenva FC

Softshell Pants

€270

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Softshell mountaineering pants for warmer alpine days. 440 g in size M, in a water-resistant softshell of 92% nylon and 8% elastane. Crampon guards in ripstop and Challenge Sailcloth EPLX200, without the weight of a fleece backing.

Ships from Milan. Outside the EU, duties and import taxes are paid by the receiver.

Details

Face: 92% nylon, 8% elastane, water-resistant softshell
Crampon guards: ripstop and Challenge Sailcloth EPLX200
Weight: 440 g, size M
Fit: Regular
Features: Ergonomic cut
: Adjustable waist
: Crampon guards

Use

Made for

Alpine climbing
Mountaineering
Mixed terrain
Warmer conditions
Spring

Not made for

Sustained rain and deep snow

Design notes

FC is Fair Conditions. UC, the other pair in the Brenva family, is Unfair Conditions. The names say which day each one is for, and the only real difference between them is the fleece backing.

A softshell is not a shell. It breathes and holds off water, it does not stop a storm. On a long mixed day that trade is usually the right one, and when it is not you put the Cogne Pants over the top.

Crampon guards in ripstop with Challenge Sailcloth EPLX200: a 200D sailcloth with a 45° cross-ply and an RUV film, 146 g/m², C0 finish. The panel is shaped rather than a band around the hem, and covers the inside of the lower leg from mid-calf down: your own crampon points on the way up, ski edges on the way down. The maker rates it at 500 cycles on ASTM D3884 abrasion. We do not publish a waterproof rating for it: on our pages only the BARMA membrane carries waterproofness and breathability numbers.

Sourcing

Designed in the Italian Alps, in Ayas, Aosta Valley.

Compare

The Brenva UC is the same softshell with a fleece backing, at 520 g: warmer, for cold days and ice climbing. The Brenva FC is 80 g lighter and breathes more, for warmer conditions.

Materials and care

Machine wash at 30 °C on a gentle cycle with a technical detergent. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Tumble dry on low to reactivate the DWR.

Do not iron.

Shipping and returns

Shipped from our warehouse in Milan, Italy. Orders leave on Tuesday and Thursday.

Rates and delivery times for every destination are in the Shipping policy.

You have 14 days from delivery to request a return at returns@alpinestandards.com. Return shipping is paid by the customer. Outside the EU, duties and import taxes are paid by the receiver.

Questions

What is the difference between the Brenva FC and the Brenva UC?

The Brenva FC is 440 g with no fleece backing, for warmer days. The Brenva UC is 520 g with a fleece backing, warmer, for cold and ice.

What do FC and UC mean on the Brenva pants?

FC is Fair Conditions and UC is Unfair Conditions. The Brenva FC is built for the days the mountain gives you; the Brenva UC for the ones it does not.

Are the Brenva FC waterproof?

No. The Brenva FC is a softshell: it holds off water and breathes, but it is not a waterproof shell. In sustained rain or deep snow wear the Cogne Pants over them.

How strong are the crampon guards on the Brenva FC?

The Brenva FC uses crampon guards in ripstop with Challenge Sailcloth EPLX200, a 200D fabric with a 45° cross-ply, to take contact with crampons and edges.

Can I use the Brenva FC for ice climbing?

Yes, in warmer conditions. The Brenva FC handles mixed terrain and ice when it is mild. On cold days the Brenva UC is the warmer choice.

Designed in the Italian Alps

Drawn in Ayas, Aosta Valley. Produced where the work is done best, and we say where.

For Mountaineers. By Mountaineers.

Every technical choice is explained, with the reason behind it. No superlatives.

Shipping and returns

Shipped from Milan on Tuesday and Thursday. 14 days to request a return.

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