REV'IT! Echelon GTX Pant
Brave the challenges of adventure travel with the Echelon GTX pants. With the breathable yet 100% waterproof GORE-TEX laminate, comfortable and multi-point adjustable fit, ventilation zippers, and accommodation to zip to the jacket of the same name – or our other short connection zipper-ready jackets for that matter – or the evergreen suspenders, you’re getting a lot of clever features packed into one cleverly designed pair of adventure travel pants.
Stay in control – in comfort Fitted with impact protection at the knees and hips, with CE-level 2 SEEFLEX armor and Level 1 SEESMART protectors respectively, you’re ready for those long days in the saddle or on the pegs.
Comfort’s been a top priority in developing the Echelon GTX pants, and above all to maintain that comfort and prevent fatigue. You know you will stay dry in any weather – and so will your personal items thanks to the waterproofed pockets – but the active fit will allow a full range of motion while gripping material in the seat area of the Echelon GTX pants keep you from sliding around. You’re in control and stay in control – in comfort.
Fit:- Regular fit
- The Regular fit is designed for comfortable wear, and it’s tailored to suit different body shapes and sizes. However, it is not considered loose. It falls around the body instead of conforming to the rider’s physique.
- Adjustability
- Adjustable waist belt
- Adjustment tab at ankle
- Pockets
- Two waterproof slit pockets on front
- Lining
- Mesh
- Soft spacer mesh
- In-between, mesh lining to assure wearing comfort and fit.
- Adjustable protector pockets
- Belt loops
- B-lock button closure at front
- The grip panel at the seat ensures you stay in control in all weather conditions and won’t slide in your seat at any time. A key feature for any rider, pillion passengers will also appreciate this extra level of performance. grip panel at seat
- Long connection zipper
- Prepared for Strapper suspenders
- Short connection zipper
- 2L GORE-TEX fabric
- By laminating the GORE-TEX membrane to the fabric, a 100% waterproof, windproof and highly breathable outer shell is created, offering unsurpassed durable wearer comfort.
- 3L GORE-TEX fabric
- Ventilation
- Zippers at back
- Ventilation zippers on upper legs
- SEEFLEX™ CE-level 2 Knee Protectors
- Certified CE-Level 2 according to the new norm EN1621-1:2012 the SEEFLEX™ protector is the latest innovation from the in-house R&D department. The new norm also tests the impact levels in various temperature ranges. The SEEFLEX™ protectors easily surpass the new norm without sacrificing wearer comfort.
- SEESMART CE-level 1 Hip Protectors
- 2L nylon 400D GORE-TEX fabric
- This fabric is made of rugged 400 denier high-tenacity nylon that delivers superior abrasion and tear resistance. Laminating the GORE-TEX membrane to the nylon fabric creates a 100 percent waterproof, windproof and highly breathable outer shell that offers excellent wearer comfort.
- 3L nylon 200D GORE-TEX fabric
- Triple-layered, waterproof GORE-TEX 200D nylon fabric.
- 3L GORE-TEX nylon 400D fabric
- GORE-TEX shells are made for riding in extreme conditions. The fabric is made of rugged 400 denier high-tenacity nylon that delivers superior abrasion and tear resistance. A high-performance GORE-TEX membrane is bonded to a tough outer material and inner lining. The benefits of a 3-layer are less water pick up of the outer layer which results in breathable comfort for all weather conditions.
- Laminated reflection on upper legs
- Reflection panels ensure excellent visibility at all angles, allowing the wearer to be seen from all directions. To offer a more sophisticated look, the reflection panels are welded to the fabric. This welding process also eliminates stitching seams, making the garments safer.
- Machine wash 30°C, mild cycle
- Do not bleach
- Tumble drying possible, max 60°C/ lower temperature
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
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Sizing Information
We measured and tried on a selection of these pants and developed the table below to help you choose a size that is right for you. REVIT publishes a sizing chart but strangely they offer hip measurements rather than waist measurements, and in the US, waist measurements are the norm. Please note, the sizes listed in the chart are NOT “vanity” sized like typical jeans sold in the US (meaning jeans that measure out larger than the stated size), so buying based on a jean size maybe result in a REVIT pant choice that is too small. We recommend you either measure your waist or measure pants you already own (use the instructions below for help in measuring).
These pants are available in regular, short and tall inseam sizes, so we’ve included inseam lengths in the chart as well. The pants have adjustability of the armor height (independent of inseam length). Velcro tabs in the armor pockets allows you to set the armor at different heights in the pant leg. You can check how the armor feels on your knee when you are sitting on the bike and decide which position seems best. Neat!
Also, the pants have an adjustable strap arrangement at the waist to help you fine tune the fit. We are showing a three inch range which was about what the adjusters seemed to do.
| Pant Size | Waist Estimate | Inseam Reg | Inseam Short | Inseam Tall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 29-31 | 31.5 | - | - |
| Med | 31-34 | 32.5 | 31 | 34.5 |
| Large | 33-36 | 33 | 31.5 | 35 |
| XL | 35-38 | 33.5 | 32 | 35.5 |
| XXL | 38-41 | 33.5 | 32 | 35.5 |
| XXXL | 41-44 | 34 | 32 | - |
| XXXXL | 43-46 | 34 | - | - |
Measurement tips: You’ll want to measure yourself fairly high up the waist because protective style pants like this are cut to ride higher on your waist than a lot of modern jean styles. Just below the navel is about the right height on the waist for measurement.
Our Two Cents
The Echelon GTX pants from REV’IT! are designed to compliment the Echelon GTX jacket and like the jacket are considered a waterproof, adventure-travel piece of riding gear. Overall construction of the pants is a combination of a 2L nylon 400D GORE-TEX fabric, a 3L nylon 200D GORE-TEX fabric, a 3L GORE-TEX nylon 400D fabric and a soft spacer mesh. This combination of materials has earned the Echelon GTX pants a CE AA rating. Impact protection is provided by the included SEEFLEX CE-level 2 Knee Protectors and SEESMART CE-level 1 Hip Protectors. Low light visibility is added by the laminated reflection bits on the upper legs.
Looking at comfort and convenience, the Echelon GTX pants, like the jacket, are considered a regular fit. Fit plenty of adjustability with the included adjustable waist belt, adjustment tabs at the knees, adjustable protector pockets, and the ability to use Strapper suspenders. Additional features included both a short and long connection zipper, a B-lock button closure front, belt loops, a grip panel at the seat, as well as slit pockets at the hip. Ventilation is a strong suit with zippers at the back and upper legs to help you stay cool when the weather heats up.
The Echelon GTX pants come in at $499.99 at the time of this review, and like the jacket, when you consider the included armor, materials, fit and finish, the price is justified. I think the Echelon line is a solid example of you get what you pay for, meaning that I look at the price and I go hmm this better be good, and then once I put the pants and jacket on I go, ok yeah that makes sense. Much like the jacket, the Echelon pants are very comfortable and again, probably the thinnest pants I have ever worn that are both waterproof and CE AA rated, truly amazing how far riding gear has come. Comfort, mobility, and bulk are all superb on these pants, I do highly recommend checking them out. :: Damir 7/26/24
