MEC Explorer Pants - Boys' - Youths
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Description
Versatility is the name of the game for the Explorer pants. With their understated styling, technical materials and construction, these pants will take kids from the classroom to the trails. Their lightweight stretchy material has been treated to repel water and resist dirt, keeping kids looking cleaner longer.
- Midweight nylon blend dries quickly and has just enough spandex for a comfortable stretch.
- DWR finish helps keep these pants cleaner longer.
- UPF 50 blocks UV during long days under the sun.
- Integrated webbing belt helps you cinch in the perfect fit on growing bodies.
- Zippered hand pockets keep small treasures save.
- Gusseted crotch means these pants can keep up with active kids.
- Regular fit.
Sustainability
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Ideal for |
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Fabric weight
Measured in grams per square metre (gsm). The larger the number, the heavier and thicker the garment. |
185gsm |
Fabric content |
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Pockets | 2 front zippered |
Additional feature(s) | Gusseted crotch |
UPF rating
The Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating indicates how effective a fabric is at blocking out solar ultraviolet radiation. |
40-50+ (Blocks ~97.5% of UVA/UVB) |
Product sustainability |
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Made in | India |
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Chest
(cm)
(in.)
Chest
(cm)
(in.)
Measure fullest circumference, keeping tape up under arms and across shoulder blades. |
53.25 21 | 56 22 | 58.5 23 | 61 24 | 63.5 25 | 66 26 | 67.5 26½ | 71 28 | 76 30 | 81.5 32 | 86.5 34 |
Waist
(cm)
(in.)
Waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist. |
52 20½ | 53.25 21 | 54.5 21½ | 56 22 | 57.25 22½ | 58.5 23 | 59.5 23½ | 62 24½ | 65 25½ | 67.5 26½ | 70 27½ |
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference. |
53.25 21 | 56 22 | 58.5 23 | 61 24 | 63.5 25 | 66 26 | 67.5 26½ | 71 28 | 76 30 | 81.5 32 | 86.5 34 |
Arm length
(cm)
(in.)
Arm length
(cm)
(in.)
Bend elbow gently, then measure from centre of back of neck out to point of shoulder, down to back of elbow, and forward to wrist. |
39.25 15½ | 43.25 17 | 47 18½ | 50.75 20 | 54.5 21½ | 58.5 23 | 59.5 23½ | 65 25½ | 70 27½ | 73.5 29 | 77.5 30½ |
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. |
34.25 13½ | 38 15 | 42 16½ | 45.75 18 | 49.5 19½ | 53.25 21 | 56 22 | 62 24½ | 68.5 27 | 72.5 28½ | 77.5 30½ |
Height
(cm)
(in.)
Height
(cm)
(in.)
Stand with back straight; measure from highest point on head to floor. |
86.25 34 | 94 37 | 101.5 40 | 109.25 43 | 116.75 46 | 124.5 49 | 127 50 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 64 |
Weight (kg) (lb.) Weight (kg) (lb.) | 13.25 29 | 15.5 34 | 17.25 38 | 20 44 | 22.25 49 | 24.5 54 | 27 59 | 33 73 | 39.45 87 | 45.35 100 | 52.15 115 |
How to measure

- Chest
- Measure fullest circumference, keeping tape up under arms and across shoulder blades.
- Waist
- Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist.
- Hips
- Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference.
- Arm length
- Bend elbow gently, then measure from centre of back of neck out to point of shoulder, down to back of elbow, and forward to wrist.
- Inseam
- Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone.
- Height
- Stand with back straight; measure from highest point on head to floor.