How to Choose Hiking Pants

Tough, stretchy and durable, the men's Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Alpine soft-shell pants are a perfect pick for your next predawn start and summit push.
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View the Mountain Hardwear Alpine Product LineView all Mountain Hardwear Men's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Climbing Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Chockstone double-weave soft shell: 92% nylon/8% elastane |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Pant Fit | Slim |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 1 lb. 1.6 oz. |
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Amazing Pants! I took these to hike to everst base camp and they performed admirably. I love the room that they have, not too slim, not too baggy. The material feels high quality and good on the skin, unlike some 100% polyester pants that feel like plastic. While I hiked several miles each day I had my phone in my pocket and because the pockets were deep and wide, the phone sat naturally during my outer thigh, I could not feel my phone inside them which made the hike really enjoyable. A strange comment but it's true. I hate the feeling of having things in my pocket. I would buy these pants again without a doubt.
I've used these pants on Mount St Helens and have done some light snowboarding with them and a couple other hikes, The pants themselves are extremely durable and handled temperature really well I've done mid-30s with no base layer underneath and haven't had an issue with warmth( I run very warm naturally), DWR, water resistance and scratch resistance are fantastic on them. The one issue I had is the belt attached the pants snapped on me and there's not much else in terms of belt loops so I would not be able to use my own belt on it besides the one belt loop on the back of the pant. The pants do run short which works for someone like me that's got a 28 or 29 inseam at about 5'8
These pants are well made but they are not a Slim fit. The pant legs look like bell bottoms. Mountain Hardware needs to change the fit and style information. Very misleading. I returned mine.
We've all known for a while that most of our clothing is made of plastic, but it seems Mountain Hardware has stopped trying to hide it. Or at least stopped trying to make the plastic feel more like fabric. The feel of these is not good. Also, I ordered long, and my inseam is like probably 35", and they are not nearly long enough. Bad fit all around. Giving two stars because I haven't worn them outside and don't plan to, so can't give a full review. Oh, and they come in a paper bag that says they aren't using plastic for shipping anymore! And then that paper bag is in a plastic bag. Bad.
Tough, Thick, did very well on the Matterhorn. Highly recommended - feel like an old bombshell-esque construction.
Good quality material and constructions but unfortunately poor design flaws. There is a snap that pops open with the slightest pressure on the waist band. Potentially making for a very embarrassing situation. There are no belt loops to back up the incorporated waist band tie. I am 6ft, 183lbs and usually wear 32 waist and I have a runners build. These fit skin tight across the hips and thighs. Putting a pair of soft shell gloves in the thigh pocket was to tight and unconformable. They ride low in the back. Especially when you bend forward. I tested these in the mountains and they did not pass. I am getting ride of them. Recommendations 1. Use a button of more durable fastener. 2. Add belt loops to back up the integrated waist tie. 3. Add about 3 cm to the back up the pant. 4. Add more material across the hips and thighs to accommodate athletics built people.
Not a bad pair of pants. But this pair of pants is subject to catastrophic failure. The belt attachment is poorly attached and there are no external belt loops to use if it breaks. You may be climbing in the alpine when your pants break and can't be rigged to stay up, producing a very unhappy and potentially unsafe outing.
The Men’s Chockstone Alpine Pants are well made but definitely not a slim fit. They are so wide from the hips down the thigh and the ankle. I really wanted to like them but if they would make a fitted slim pant that would be great. I returned mine.
[Employee of mountainhardwear] Great pant for all around use. Handles varying terrain well in how it manages body temp as well as stands up to rocks scratching against it.
I really like these pants, they are heavy enough to keep you warm on a cooler day, but not hot. I also like the minimal logo and simplicity of these, wear them most days.


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