NUNATAK (men's / women's) is AYAQ’s benchmark hardshell pant designed for wet conditions: cold rain, heavy snow, strong wind, alternating showers and high-altitude passages. It features the same Sympatex membrane as the SKORA hardshells (men's / women's), LONAK (men's / women's) and LONAK-XT (men's / women's): a non-microporous membrane outperforming all others on the market, tested up to 52,000 Schmerbers, delivering extreme waterproofing and breathability with a RET < 12. It provides absolute lower-body protection.
1. Total protection against rain, snow, and wind
NUNATAK (men's / women's) is engineered to withstand the harshest conditions:
- Extreme waterproofing thanks to the Sympatex membrane, stable even when wet,
- Complete windproofing significantly reducing heat loss,
- High breathability to manage condensation during exertion,
- Hardshell construction with fully sealed seams.
Its protection remains consistent even during prolonged mountain exposure.
2. Ergonomics designed for technical use
NUNATAK (men's / women's) targets users needing reliable waterproof pants:
- Side zippers for ventilation or quick layering over base pants,
- Articulated cut allowing full range of motion (ski touring, snowshoeing, mountaineering),
- Reinforcements on abrasion-prone areas (edges, rocks),
- Adjustable cuffs to fit mountain boots.
Designed to work with a harness, loaded pack, and tough conditions.
3. Positioning: the lower counterpart to AYAQ hardshell jackets
NUNATAK (men's / women's) pairs with the SKORA (men's / women's), LONAK (men's / women's) and LONAK-XT (men's / women's) hardshell jackets:
- SKORA (men's / women's): technical simplicity and maximum protection,
- LONAK (men's / women's): iconic piece with raglan sleeves and external tapings inspired by Inuit patterns,
- LONAK-XT (men's / women's): extended features (chest pockets, revolver pockets, skin pockets, RECCO, multiple adjustments) developed with one of Europe’s top ski schools.
NUNATAK (men's / women's) shares their DNA: reliability, extreme waterproofing, record-setting membrane, and zero PFCs.
4. European materials & responsible manufacturing
NUNATAK (men's / women's) is produced within AYAQ’s European supply chain:
- technical recycled fabrics woven in Italy, France, and Germany,
- Sympatex membrane manufactured in Germany,
- assembly and seam sealing done in Portugal.
This ensures durability, technical precision, and reduced transport footprint.
5. When to choose NUNATAK (men's / women's)?
NUNATAK (men's / women's) is essential when:
- weather is wet, windy, or unstable,
- a softshell like RIMO (men's / women's) would be insufficient,
- the activity involves prolonged exposure (ridges, glaciers, open terrain),
- a complete barrier against water and wind is required.
NUNATAK (men's / women's) is the hardshell pant for demanding mountains: reliable, technical, stable — ready for days when the weather rules.
