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Cairnhope

Women's Thole 3L Overtrousers

Women's · See the men's version

Rated 4.6 out of 5 4.6 (66)

£220

Full-zip 3-layer overtrousers for Scottish winters, with crampon patches and braces loops.

Colour: Black
Size Size guide

Fit: Regular with a higher back. Fits over softshell trousers.

Only a few left in some sizes.

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  • Free delivery on orders over £50, next day for £6.95.
  • 60 days to return anything unused.
  • Water-repellent finish made without PFAS.

About this product

The women's Thole overtrousers have a higher back and more room at the seat, so they cover the gap under a jacket when you bend. The Stormcairn 3L fabric is rated to 28,000mm, and they weigh 380g in a size 12.

Full-length side zips mean you can put them on over crampons. Each ankle has an 80-denier patch, an adjustable hem and a lace hook. There's a thigh pocket and loops for braces, which some winter climbers prefer to a tight waist.

  • Higher back and more room at the seat
  • Full-length side zips go on over crampons
  • 80D ankle patches with lace hooks
  • Braces loops at the waist
  • PFAS-free membrane, rated to 28,000mm

Specification

Waterproof rating28,000mm
Breathability25,000g/m²/24h
Construction3-layer
FabricStormcairn 3L, 40D recycled nylon
Weight380g (size 12, regular leg)
Leg zipsFull length, two-way
Leg lengthsShort 71cm, Regular 76cm, Long 81cm
FitRegular, higher back
Product codeWL1044

Materials

Face fabric 100% recycled nylon. Membrane polyethylene. Backer 100% nylon tricot.

Care

Machine wash at 30°C with a technical cleaner, then tumble dry low to reactivate the water-repellent finish.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5

66 reviews

  • 5 star41
  • 4 star16
  • 3 star5
  • 2 star3
  • 1 star1

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  1. 5 out of 5

    No more cold back

    The higher back is what sold me. Wore them all day in the Cairngorms in February and never had snow down my waistband. Zips are smooth even with gloves on.

    Shona, Kingussie · 19 February 2026 · Bought size 12 short, good length