Arc'teryx  Gamma AR Soft-Shell Pants - Men's

Wore these on an overnight backpacking trip on the AT up in NC. They worked very well in temps of 50F down to the mid 30s. Comfortable fit, easy to step over blowdowns, etc. Great pockets and long length in size R keeps ankles warm when sitting down to cook dinner. Waist size runs a little large. Everything is really great except for the snap closure which might as well not be there as it opens with the slightest bit of pressure. It needs to be fixed as it is weaker than any other snap I have used and unsuitable for a piece intended for rough use. For what these cost, I expect better and will be returning them. Hopefully Arcteryx improves the next generation.

Seriously, after only 2 minutes in my shower, the water wore though. All jokes aside I was let down by the lack of waterproofness these pants have. If you kneel down in snow, or wear them in anything beyond a drizzle, you will get wet. Maybe my pair is defective, but I definitely won't be taking these mountaineering. I recommend the cheaper Outdoor Research Cirque pants for their superior waterproofness. However, these are warmer and more suited to just snow activities, unlike these pants which really are "All Around". At the end of the day Arc'teryx started as an alpine brand, so I am bummed that these are not more waterproof.

Picked these up at my local REI and luckily found my size. Decided to pick them up for winter hiking and was satisfied with the fitment. Unfortunately while trying them on after purchasing, the button above the fly decided to fail. I have no idea how or why, but assuming it has to do with the piece of plastic inside of the metal snaps. This is a bummer that such a simple piece of hardware can render these pants useless. Other than that, the material and cut seemed excellent. Can’t attest to the overall durability of course, but may try these later on if they decide to change the button closure.

Absolute what I was looking for, wind repelled, not too thick and heavy, and not too baggy. Other than the length is a little too long, perfect to me. I have a similar softshell pants from other brand, the pockets of that one were small, but this Gamma AR's pockets size is good.

Amazing pants. I am a 30 waist and it fits perfectly, the length is a solid regular length. I am 6ft tall, 155lbs, and a 30 regular fits perfectly with very little, but just enough room for a base layer if needed. Good amount of stretch, very comfortable. Water beads right off.

perfect pants for hiking when the weather is not very cold.

Full marks pants,very good,Pants are very, very comfortable