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Kepler Long John 2021 [Mens]

Ultrafine merino leggings

Merino leggings for cold weather layering: moisture-managing, temperature-regulating and odour-resistant, Core Spun with nylon for durability

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Size Guide
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Description

The Kepler Long Johns are the ideal addition to your cold weather layering system for winter walking epics, hunkering down on chairlifts or staving off sleeping bag shivers.

Ultrafine Merino wool has a high warmth-to-weight ratio
Corespun Merino fits better, keeps its shape and lasts longer
Breathable and wicking Merino wool keeps you comfortable

The superfine (17.5 micron) merino we use has an excellent warmth to weight ratio and, as an ‘active fibre’, responds to temperature changes to keep you warm in the cold and cool when you’re working hard.

Merino is also highly breathable, transporting your body’s moisture vapour outside without feeling wet to the touch. Whether you’re slogging up a Munro in knee-deep snow or standing around on the summit waiting for your pals, you’ll stay warm and dry.

We’ve used Core Spun merino for underwear, a technology with all the benefits of merino but with added durability. It’s still merino on the outside but a nylon and spandex core produces a yarn that’s harder wearing and rebounds back into shape better than 100% merino.

Wool is a naturally odour-resistant material, meaning you can go longer between wash cycles on multi-day trips – kinder on the planet and anyone you’re sharing a bothy with!

Flat-lock seams, a low-profile waistband and next-to-skin cut ensure the Long Johns layer neatly under your outer trousers and the superfine merino is soft against the skin. We also only use merino from Australian non-mulesing farms for happy legs and happy sheep.

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Features

Key Features

High warmth to weight ratio of superfine merino and natural temperature regulation properties keep you warm in cold weather and cool when you heat up
Merino Core Spun with nylon and spandex improves fabric durability, recovery and stretch whilst retaining all the benefits of merino wool
Wool is naturally highly breathable, absorbing water vapour into the internal structure of the fibres before evaporating it, wicking away liquid sweat when necessary
Merino is naturally odour resistant allowing you to wash it less frequently
Next-to-skin cut and low-profile flat-lock seams enable easy layering
3 Year Alpine Bond

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Fit

Tight

Construction

Fabric: 86% Merino, 12% Nylon, 2% Spandex, 200 gsm
Australian non-mulesing superfine 17.5 micron merino

Sustainability & Care

Product Care Information

The better you look after this merino garment, the better it will look after you. Give your Kepler a long, happy life with these tips: Hand wash your merino in lukewarm water, or gentle machine wash at 30°C. Darn any holes as soon as possible so they don’t grow. Avoid snagging, vigorous machine washing, putting your finger through the fabric, and hungry moths.

Sustainability

We use 100% natural Australian merino from non-mulesing farms. What is mulesing-free merino?

Size Guide

Men's Trousers and Tights Sizing
UK	Small	Medium	Large	X-Large	XX-Large
Waist Inches CMs	30 76	32 81	34 86	36 91.5	38 96.5
EU	46	48	50	52	54
US	36	38	40	42	44


	Short	Regular	Long
Inside Leg Inches CMs	30 76	32 81	34 86
		How to Measure Waist - Measure around your waist at the narrowest part. Inside Leg - Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the floor. Where not stated size is regular.

How to Measure Waist - Measure around your waist at the narrowest part. Inside Leg - Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the floor. Where not stated size is regular.

Fit Guide

Tight	Slim	Regular	Relaxed
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.	Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.	A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.	A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.
Fit Guide

Tight	Slim
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.	Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.

Regular	Relaxed
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.	A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.

Kudos

Kepler Merino Review in Velome

The top is really lightweight, soft and totally breathable which is ideal for a day's riding as I felt both warm and "airy"|my Alpkit Merino wool layer whist riding was really comfortable|Great quality, fit and features

Wild Running Top Men's Winter Running Gear

Merino wool base layers are normally the warmest, and as long as they are ethically produced you can feel happy wearing a natural fibre. I wear either my Alpkit Kepler (RRP £29) or my Howies short-sleeve base layer (RRP £45) pretty much all the time. They look great as well as performing brilliantly in all but the warmest weather. Synthetic base layers dry faster than Merino, but Merino retains its warmth even when wet

Women Climb Kepler Merino Top Review

I love the design of this women specific base layer top. It looks as good on its own after a hard day of climbing as it does at the crag under all your layers. The people at Alpkit have clearly thought about every aspect of this garment and tested it out to create a beautifully designed and functional garment that is perfectly fit for purpose

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