Softshell Pants

The stretch and comfort of a softshell with the protection of a hardshell pant. A combination of knitted and woven Proflex fabrics provide freedom of movement, stretch and protection for fast moving alpine ascents. Rab says: Our Kinetic Alpine 2.0 P…

A versatile alpine all-rounder, this mid-weight Matrix softshell pant is designed for steep and technical climbing in all seasons. Durable, protective and wind-resistant it’s made for maximum comfort & freedom of movement on mixed mountain terr…

Lightweight, breathable and strechy the Comici Pant have been updated for this season. With the same durable soft shell material they are versatile enough for anything from rock climbing to hiking.  Mountain Equipment says Light, stretchy Soft S…

For a lightweight, stretchy and breathable pants capable of tackling technical alpine terrain, the Altvia Alpine are a great choice. These pants have zoned durable panels and the feature set is ideal for use with technical equipment. Patagonia...

For Alpine mountain use in warm temperatures the Ascendor Light Pant is engineered with a lightweight Matrix double weave and a slim fitting stretch waist band. This piece is well suited to summer climbing and long hot multi-pitch routes. Rab says:…

The Abisko Lite Trekking Trousers are durable, yet light and cool outdoor trousers made from four-way stretch and G-1000 Lite fabric for optimized mobility and durability. Ideal for trekking in warm conditions.  Fjällräven says: Lightweight, co…

BG TOP PICK - Mountain Equipment's Ibex Mountain Pant - We've singled out Mountain Equipment's Ibex Mountain Pants as one of our top recommendations because they have an excellent blend of stretch and durability which makes them super versatile. They…

Cold weather hiking and scrambling pants, reinforced in high-wear areas, are super functional, well-fitting mountain trousers. Rab says:  Functional outdoor pants with reinforcement in high wear areas, for winter walking, scrambling and mountain…