WATERPROOF PANTS/SHORTS










Cactus Lifties are the ultimate in ski pants or ski trousers if you're mama raised you proper. These beauties are worn by mountain patrollers around NZ and are made for skiing and snowboarding at the most extreme level.
Their mad features include seam sealed nylon face waterproof and breathable fabric, reinforcing on cuffs, knee, seat and crutch to prevent chilly alpine blowouts. These snow pants also feature external pockets for extra durability, waterproofness and easy access along with internal snow cuffs - face shots are cool, pow up inside your legs isn't.
• Tough waterproof breathable Cactus WTF-3 fabric.
• External hip pockets that drain outside your leg.
• Extended zip fly flap to ensure what's behind your fly stays dry.
• 2 layer reinforcement all over the crotch and behind.
• Built in knee mats insure comfort when working on your knees.
• Quick exit/entry ankles with 360 degree cordura and domed/elasticated snow cuff.
• Fully seam sealed.
• YKK zips for rugged durability.
NOTE: The belt is not included with the product.
- Fabric: Cactus WTF-3 (320 denier nylon face fabric with bi-component membrane with excellent balanced performance)
- Water resistance: 25,000 mm
- Breathability: 4,500gm (A1 test ) + 8-12,000gm (B-1 test)
- Weight: Large - 870 grams
- Full warranty - on workmanship and materials
- Country / Region of manufacture: Vietnam
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Non-Chlorine Bleach Only When Needed
- Drip dry without creases or Tumble Dry, Normal, Medium Heat
- Iron, Low Heat, No Steam
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
- Over time you may need to restore the DWR coating. We recommend using ReviveX Durable Water Repellent Spray
- Don't use permanent-marker, or any other solvent, on the lining of your garment
- If you get attacked by the abominable snowman and the fabric gets holed while saving your arm, send it back and we'll patch it
Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Waist (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 103 |
Waist (inches) | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
Leg Inseam (cm) | 73 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 88 | 88 |
Leg Inseam (inches) | 28.25 | 29.25 | 31 | 32.25 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
Waist
The measurements shown are of the garment itself. Measure around your waistline (top of hips), where trousers sit, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Inseam
Measure pants that fit you well. Lay them flat and measure from the crotch to the bottom of the leg hem. If you don't have suitable pants, measure from your crotch to your desired pant leg length.







Our Dreadnought HD’s have been around a while now and have definitely developed something of an underground cult following due to their surprising comfort, superior breathability and absolutely incomparable durability. While they have become the ski pant of choice for those who demand the ultimate in burliness, you’ll also find them exceeding the expectations of those working in demanding conditions around the globe.
The HD’s were born of the notion that working/living/playing in tough environments (especially cold ones) didn't need to mean that you had to compromise comfort or durability. Originally designed for telemark skiing by Mark Schafer, these have been refined and redesigned over the years.
Constructed from our Ultra 12oz C-Canvas, these will outlast any other trouser - full stop. Our usual philosophy of making “gear that wear in not out” applies – these will get better and better with age. These are seriously heavy duty yet very warm and comfortable. However, if you find yourself spending more time in slush than fresh powder then our Lifties might be a better bet.
- Super durable and highly wearable Ultra 12oz C-Canvas, to help when you are looking down the barrel of a full season with a questionable amount of cash
- High back waist design for good overlap/warmth
- Pre-bent leg to keep movement free when it's all happening fast
- Webbing cinch cuffs for locking the snow out
- 2 handy front zip pockets for your lip stuff/cash etc
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
- Colour: Black
- Weight: 1210 grams (Medium)
- Fabrics: Ultra C-Canvas, C-600n6
- Our canvas has a water resistant coating which can shift and discolour through the initial break in period
- Use mild detergent or pure soap (preferably one that's nice to the environment)
- For best results hand wash until the garment is broken in. Machine washing is fine after this
- Drip dry without creases (it won't take long as the polyester in the fabric doesn't hold much water)
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
- If you get poked by a probe after avvy burial, you'll get a bruise but the burly canvas fabric will just laugh it off (even if you don't). If you do somehow manage to hole it though, send it back and we'll patch it. Good luck trying!
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Waist (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 103 |
Waist (inches) | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
Leg Inseam (cm) | 73 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 88 | 88 |
Leg Inseam (inches) | 28.25 | 29.25 | 31 | 32.25 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
Waist
The measurements shown are of the garment itself. Measure around your waistline (top of hips), where trousers sit, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Inseam
Measure pants that fit you well. Lay them flat and measure from the crotch to the bottom of the leg hem. If you don't have suitable pants, measure from your crotch to your desired pant leg length.






Cactus Overtrousers have been requested time and time again, and here they are. They're our simplified Lifty. No bells and whistles, just the absolute bare minimum to save you on those downpour days when you need to fix that fence, or get to the next hut with dry shorts.
Perfect for trampers, farmers, or if your pins need protecting. Fully waterproof yet breathable, designed to fit easily over your shorts with an elasticated waist and adjustable drawcord. A boot zip opens to give you more space to get the leg of your pants over your shoes and the overpants are reinforced around the base for extra durability.
• Tough waterproof breathable Cactus WTF-3 fabric.
• Elasticated waist with an adjustable drawcord.
• Boot zip to give you a bit more space to get the bottom of your pants over shoes.
• 2 layer reinforcement at the base of the leg.
• Fully seam sealed.
• YKK zips for rugged durability.
- Fabric: Cactus WTF-3 (320 denier nylon face fabric with bi-component membrane with excellent balanced performance)
- Water resistance: 25,000 mm
- Breathability: 4,500gm (A1 test ) + 8-12,000gm (B-1 test)
- Weight: 585 grams (large)
- Full warranty - on workpersonship and materials
- Country / Region of manufacture: Vietnam
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Non-Chlorine Bleach Only When Needed
- Drip dry without creases or Tumble Dry, Normal, Medium Heat
- Iron, Low Heat, No Steam
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
- Over time you may need to restore the DWR coating. We recommend using ReviveX Durable Water Repellent Spray
- Don't use permanent-marker, or any other solvent, on the lining of your garment
- If you get attacked by the abominable cow and the fabric gets holed while saving your legs, send it back and we'll patch it
Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Waist (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 103 |
Waist (inches) | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
Leg Inseam (cm) | 73 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 88 | 88 |
Leg Inseam (inches) | 28.25 | 29.25 | 31 | 32.25 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
Waist
The measurements shown are of the garment itself. Measure around your waistline (top of hips), where trousers sit, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Inseam
Measure pants that fit you well. Lay them flat and measure from the crotch to the bottom of the leg hem. If you don't have suitable pants, measure from your crotch to your desired pant leg length.