Men's Alpine Guide Pants
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durable resistant all around mountain pant
Utilitarian alpine pant.
Wear over cap 4 and you are ready for most anything in the lower 48.
Great fit, long lasting.
Rock climbing, mixed routes, skiing couch-sitting works great for all.
January 19, 2012
Comfy, comfy!!
Got a pair of these for hikes in colder weather. I've only used them once but they worked great. Used them on a snowshoe / snow shelter trip. The weather was a little warm for building snow shelters, but the melty snow just ran right off these pants so I was kept nice and dry. They were also breathing really well so I didn't get hot & sweaty while I was digging in the snow.
My highlights: they fit really well (not too baggy or too tight), breath great & keep me dry. Really happy I got these and can't wait to use them some more.
January 9, 2012
Great choice for a heavier softshell
I recently picked up a pair of these pants for hiking and climbing in less than favorable conditions. The quality is what you'd expect from Patagonia. For a heavier softshell, I'd definitely recommend it.
July 5, 2011
balance of arts
these pants are balance of arts. i wear these pants almost all the time and love them. they look great, water resistant (well just less than waterproof) , light&soft, warm in cold days, ventilating in hot days. in short, balance of outdoor activity and routine day life.
January 25, 2011
Outstanding
Patagonia Alpine Guide Pants - These are my go to do everything mountaineering pants, bomb proof. The material seems to be Patagonia's version of something like Schoeller® Dryskin fabric, comparable to Mammut Champ Pants. The sizing seems to be true, but kind of skinny in the thigh area. To me it's a mid weight pant, in the fall I'll carry some poly long john's and I'm fine. They breath good, but nothing breaths like 3sp (sporthill). They have a great water resistant finish and dry fast if you manage to get them wet, I have up here in Alaska. These pants are tough and stylish, when I come down I'll dust them off, put a new shirt on, then off for a steak dinner.
January 24, 2011
balanced
Patagonia hit the right balance of elements with moderate weight, solid material and finish durability overall, and details that feel and work right (e.g., the exterior finish on the waistband snap, the waistband lining). Comfort knocked down to 4 stars because interior seams down the legs are surprisingly high and rough.
December 3, 2010
Da' Bomb!
Bought these pants as a back up to my Arc'Teryx lined hiking pants, and they have proved just as durable for less than half the price. They have good water resistant properties and are moderately insulated for cool weather hikes/ascents. Highly recommended for hiking or other outdoor activities.
June 13, 2010
ideal pants
Fabric is very water resistant plus has decent stretch. They don't tear or rip on sharp rocks either. Very well made. Zippers all work perfectly.
May 15, 2010
