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Description
These lightweight pants have a number of technical features ideal for hiking and backpacking. An internal drawcord lets you adjust the fit in the waist, and hem drawcords cinch the legs in so the bugs stay outside. Choose from two inseam lengths, so you’re not dragging in the mud or appearing overly prepared for the next flood.
- Made of a lightweight, quick-drying blend of 51% polyester and 49% nylon, with mechanical stretch and DWR (durable water repellency).
- Zippered fly with snap closure.
- Belt loops and internal adjustable drawcord at waist.
- Two front slash pockets with a shockcord key-loop in the right pocket.
- Two rear welt zippered pockets.
- Two zippered thigh pockets.
- Drawcord at bottom hem.
- Available in 81 and 86cm (32 and 34in.) inseams.
Fit guide
Each year, we set goals and track our progress; here are the highlights from our most recent results. More information is available on our Transparency and Reporting page.
Products
The largest part of our environmental and social footprint – we work to reduce these impacts as much as possible.
Bluesign®-approved fabrics
In MEC clothes and sleeping bags to lessen our impact on the environment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 100%
Environmentally preferred
Products with PVC-free, or at least 50% recycled, organic cotton, or bluesign-approved content.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Fair Trade Certified™ MEC Products
MEC paid into a special fund managed by the factory workers who made them.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18: Increase
Products returned
Because they were defective (as a percentage of sales).
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: < 1% of sales
responsible sourcing
We believe our gear should be made in a way that respects the people who manufacture it.
Factories met or exceeded expectations
Based on our Code of Conduct standards for working conditions.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Factories with unacceptable violations
We’re working with them to correct these issues, or MEC will seek a new supplier.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Maintain zero
Operations
Includes product transportation and logistics, as well as the development and operations of physical and e-commerce stores.
Carbon footprint
From product transport, waste, energy use, and business travel.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Reduce
Waste diverted
Recycled, donated or composted, instead of going to the landfill.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 92%
Litres of water
Used in our buildings.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Decrease
Member experience and community engagement
MEC exists to inspire and enable everyone to live active outdoor lifestyles. We’re a member of 1% for the Planet to help support Canadian environmental causes.
Active members
Of the members who made a purchase at MEC over the past 10 years, 41.1% of them made a purchase in 2016-17.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 38.9%
Member satisfaction
Satisfied or very satisfied with service in stores.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 90%
In-stock items
On the store floor and available for purchase.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 99.5%
To community initiatives
As part of our 1% for the Planet commitment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 1% of sales (previous year)
Employee engagement
With every conversation, every piece of advice, every transaction, bike fitting, clinic or event – we bring it.
Employee engagement
Our score in a survey that tells us how well MEC supports and engages employees.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Financials
Our goal is to be financially viable in the short-term and the long-term, and we’ll continue on our path of measured growth.
Inventory turns
Times we sold through and replenished our inventory.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 2.29
Annual sales
Thanks for supporting MEC!
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase