EricMPeterson Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Might be a dumb question but I need a recomendation for a pair of pants to climb in this summer. I plan on a climb up Mt. Rainier, Mt. Shuksan and hopefully Adams. My dilema is I don't want to buy 2 to 3 pair of pants and I get hot really fast. \ Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 cheap nylon pants, a pair of 100weight tights and a pair of light PreCip pants to go over that all has served me well. If you want one pair of pants then a light nylon or unlined softshell is what I would look for, but I like my system too much to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlawrence10 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 depends on the weather, but for just about any climb above 20 degrees, i wear some tight nylon boxer briefs covered by fairly heavy duty full zip shell pants, like an arcteryx bib. the shell pants seem to be overkill, but keep me warm when i need them to, and then fully vent for when i heat up. works for me. i also carry some lighter weight long underwear pants, but run very warm and rarely bust them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitchaserCJB Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Lawrence- I do pretty much the same thing and it works pretty dang well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 grab a really lightweight pair of soft shells. find a tan pair if you can, they're way cooler on glaciers IMO. layer up if it's cold or precipitating. I found a great pair from REI last year (gasp!) and am stoked on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) I agree with Kurt. The most versatile pair of pants I owned was a pair of Patagonia Talus pants. Lightweight and simple, they were incredably versatile. I used them rock climbing, aid climbing, skiing, ice climbing, and alpine climbing including winter ascents of Rainier and Mt Hunter in spring with insulated pants going over the top when it got cold. Edited February 21, 2010 by danielpatricksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I pretty much exclusively use a 4 year old pair of REI Mistrals, which are awesome light Schoeller softshell pants, and add layers (or thicknesses) of long underwear as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 you know having used some Gamma AR pants - I'm not sure I really like them any more then light nylon pants that have been nikiwaxed (for summer climbing). Not sure why but the softshells dont seem to cut the wind as well as nylon, and they seem to offer only a bit better weather protection. Do seem more durable though. Am I the only one, or are summer softshells really awesome and I got a dud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock-ice Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I pretty much exclusively use a 4 year old pair of REI Mistrals, which are awesome light Schoeller softshell pants, and add layers (or thicknesses) of long underwear as needed. I do exactly the same thing. These pants are hardy and breathe well. In the Summer I'll wear some nylon shorts, preferably with a Hawaiian floral design, and put the softshell pants when it gets chilly or I plan on glissading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicsandy Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I wear The North Face Apex climbing pants and love them. Very comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 go naked and tie some yarn around your chorizo...it works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Piston Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Another soft shell fan here...I happen to like the Mammut Courmayeur tan softshell or Talc pants. I have also had good luck with pants with zip off legs, like the Mountain Hardwear Pack or Matterhorn pants. If it's hot you can have shorts...just take off the legs. They are reasonably wind resistant and warm in cooler conditions. Another option is a 3/4 or knicker type soft shell pant with long socks for chillier conditions. I've used all of these in various weather and temperatures. As mentioned previously, a lightweight hardshell pant or some long underwear bottoms can be added if it gets really cold (as it can up high in the wee hours). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukuzka1 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 i like the full side zips to really cool my legs when on the go but only if its not going to be too hot/low elevation. then a thin wind pant if gets real windy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displaced Native Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Another vote for convertible pants. I wear gaitors, zip off pants, carry synthetic long johns and a pair of hard shell pants in case things go sideways. Not too expensive and chances are you already have the set up buried in your dresser somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 simple softshell pant with a thermal underneath for cold days. Cheap so you won't feel bad when you cut it up with crampons. Fit matters though. Don't buy cheap if it fits like a diaper. (which is how the rei pants) I bought a pair of OR pants that did me very well. the convertable pant doesn't do well for me either. Feels weird when the zipper rubs on the leg. Buy what works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhluhr Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I like the stretch of softshell over nylon. That and softshells won't have that cold feel on the inside of the fabric when the wind blows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukuzka1 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i would seriously over heat with no ventalation unless its winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroforhire Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 pants? Who needs pants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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