Engineered to explore
Some hikes ask more of your gear than your body. The XT Series is built for that.
Knowing what's ahead isn't easy. The weather will shift. The daylight will drop.
The XT Series is built for that decision. Kathmandu's most advanced hiking system is for adventurers who know exactly what they need. Exceptional design, extensive testing, extreme performance, it's engineered to work as hard as you do. It's built for hikers who've been around long enough to demand nothing less.
Individual by design. Exceptional together.
Every piece of the XT Series is designed with one goal - to keep you moving. Four technically advanced layers, each with a precise role: a breathable base, an adaptive mid, insulated warmth, and full weather protection. Worn together, they form Kathmandu's most complete hiking system. Worn individually, each piece still earns its place.
LayerOne - Coming soon
A breathable base layer, LayerOne sits close to your skin to wick sweat, regulate warmth, and move with you.
HydroProof
Fully waterproof, windproof, and seam‑sealed for storm protection, with breathable tech to prevent overheating.
Expert testing and reviews
Every piece of Kathmandu gear gets tested before it reaches the trail. With the XT Series, we went further. We handed the full XT Series system to 10 experienced hikers, climbers, long-distance lightweight walkers and outdoor storytellers. Explore our experts and what they had to say.
Mowser / Matthew Will
Matthew Will, known as “Mowser,” is a Tasmania-based hiker, entrepreneur, and content creator with over 35 years of experience exploring the island’s diverse wilderness.
Gemma McCaw
Gemma McCaw, Kathmandu’s Brand Ambassador, is an advocate for women’s wellbeing with a lifelong connection to the outdoors.
Matt Claridge
Matt Claridge is the Chief Executive of Te Araroa Trust, leading the stewardship of New Zealand’s 3,000km trail.
"The build quality runs right across the range, you can tell it’s a considered set of pieces rather than a random collection. The pieces work together really well as a layering system.I would definitely recommend the range to fellow hikers, especially those who are leaning into faster, lighter, more efficient trips.
— matt will / mowser
Ella Garbett
Ella Garbett is a Sydney-based hiker, climber, and contributor for the adventure publication, We Are Explorers, where she shares gear insights, trail guides, and first-hand adventure stories.
Susi Ritter
Susi Ritter is a German-born adventurer who left home at 18 to explore the world. She now lives and travels full-time in her van across Australia.
Elina Osborne
Elina Osborne is a Kiwi-Japanese storyteller, filmmaker, and long-distance hiker. After university, she travelled extensively, lived in New York and across the US, and eventually walked from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Shop the collection
Every fabric in the XT Series is chosen for a reason. CORDURA®, Octa®, and ALUULA™ - three of the world's most technically advanced materials, chosen for their ability to perform under pressure, reduce weight, and last the distance.
CORDURA®
Three-layer recycled CORDURA® nylon ripstop delivers durable, waterproof breathability and helps block chilly wind gusts.
Octa®
Lightweight Octa® fibre fleece traps warmth without adding bulk.
ALUULA™
ALUULA™ composite fabric - one of the strongest fabrics in the world; it delivers lightweight durability, UV-resistance, puncture and abrasion resistance without peeling or delaminating.
The science of staying out there
Deep‑dive into articles explaining the materials, testing, and design behind our hiking gear.
