Arc'teryx  Gamma Pants - Women's

I have an older pair of Gamma pants, from around 2019. They are my favourite pants for cool-weather hiking and general life all winter. I've been wanting a second, not-black pair for some time and finally ordered a pair in Dark Stratus--a lovely colour. I ordered the same size as my old ones, 4S. But...although the waist fits me the same, the inseam is now longer! Too long by about 4 cm. And the baggy-leg style is definitely not what I expected. They don't look baggy on the model.

What made me squeal and makes these pants able to do no wrong is the "Low-profile ladder lock waist adjuster with offset buckle for a secure fit and comfort under a harness". I often wear kids pants just for the elastic/ button waist band they come with which over time loses stretch and that's that. This adjuster is of solid construction which once locked does not move and I'm able to tuck it in towards the front button (see picture). This is perfect as waist lines can change rather quickly with activity and cycles. With the adjuster on the side and the wide waistband, I did not have any rubbing or bunching in the back. This and the high waist, meant no dragging down and just the right length. The second thing I love is that the pockets all zip so I don't have to worry about things falling out while hiking (and my phone fits!), yet the zippers are very small with fine teeth that also do not scratch when I put my hands in my pockets. Lastly, the ankles cinch in, which may come in handy when climbing and to keep out debris moving across fields, and there are also small loops on the inside that might hook to hiking boots to keep out debris and the dreaded fall if an errant lace gets caught, but also would make it very easy to shorten the length of the pants more permanently if needed. The material of the pants has a nice, light stretch that will help climbing and doesn't seem to bag, but the pants also are not a slim fit on me leading to a little swooshing when walking down the street. If the legs were a bit better fit, these would be 5 stars. I will be trying a smaller size in the future, but overall they feel great and I really like the look which should make them great for town too!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect pant for hiking, climbing and really anything outdoors. The material is lightweight and has a really good stretch for movement. The size runs true to size. I was able to wear a light base layer underneath and movement was not restricted at all. Zipper good, buckle is good. Great side pocket for my phone. Love the color. I wore these for a ferrata climb in Norway, Trolltunga. They were absolutely perfect. When I returned home, i purchased the same pant in two other colors. Great quality for the price!

I wore these pants while bouldering at a local indoor climbing gym. They did great. Very stretchy material, I felt that I had all the range is motion and flexibility to move in any direction necessary. They felt very light, hugged my hips for a secure wear, and durable material (given the rough surface of climbing walls). What I'm really looking forward to is using them for backpacking or hiking. I'm excited for the side (zip!) pockets. They come in really useful for holding immediate use items such as a phone or snacks. I noticed the sizes run just a bit smaller than other brands. I had a size 4, which I normally would wear but might have felt more comfortable in a 6. Even if the size 6 was a tad bigger than I wanted, these pants come with a built in belt, it would make it easy to adjust the fit. Love that.

I use the Gamma pant for all my hiking adventures and climbing adventures! I absolutely love how they are waterproof and very lightweight. I love the side pocket to hold my phone and the big zipper pockets as well. I love how they have the adjustable drawstring at the bottom of the pants to make them more fitted or you can roll them up easily. I can’t recommend these pants enough for any hiking or climbing activities! I absolutely love mine. I am 5’3 and got the 0R since they run big and baggy.

Pros: fabric, pockets, ankle cinch, colors. Cons: they look like mom jeans. Super high waist (mostly for short people like me) which creates bagging at the crotch and in the back there is just so much extra fabric at the waist and it practically hits my braline. The belt is also odd in that you tighten it from the side. I have been trying every Arc'teryx pant release the last 3 years to use on my hikes/backpacking trips and every single one has been this high waisted trend that looks ridiculous on me. Please bring back a lower rise (like 8-9") for the short versions at least. Maybe these work great for tall people but I need hiking clothes too and I love your brand. It's one of the few that makes smaller sizes and shorter inseams. There is just way too much fabric bunching in all the wrong places and it is really unflattering. My Palisade pant from way back when fits much better but would be improved with the Gamma design. I would love a new pair to use in canvas and black colorways.

My wife purchased a pair of Gamma pants, confident that the cost would be justified over years of use. That confidence was based in no small part on the fact that between us, we’ve owned or own more than 15 Gamma series products. These pants may share a bird logo with earlier generations – but little else. Specifically, they severely lack abrasion resistance and brand support. The pants have no tears or holes (hence not a one-star rating) but the lower butt has pilled like a dollar-store fleece jacket. 40 days of primarily camp and on-trail hiking, with three hours in a canoe. The latter had no effect on her light-weight shorts despite far more distance. We do not recommend this product.

The Arc’Teryx Gamma pants fit very true to size and are the perfect length. I love that the pants are breathable, yet they still repel moisture incredibly well. The only downside is no back pockets. There are side pockets and a leg pocket so that does mostly make up for it. The pants are very comfortable and fit nicely.

I had to try on several different versions of Gamma pants to settle on these. The fit was a challenge as the one size was great in the hips, but tight in the waist. I sized up to a 10 from my usual 8 and they are a bit baggy in the hips. I think the fabric will work well on a trip to Iceland and also for hiking, as it seems it would shed some water. These are a bit noisy, for sure, but I am hoping this won't be too much of a deterrent. I agree that the snap is shallow (another reason to avoid a tight waistband). The light "Rune" colour will be nice for summer travel and excursions into the mountains.

Beware: the current Gamma pants is a different product from the previous Gamma LT pants. It is a lot baggier and does not have the slim/tailored fitting as the previous version. Note that they even removed the line "The Gamma Pant was previously the Gamma LT Pant" from product description. The change are shown in the product images but if you are not paying attention you will be disappointed. Why bother using the Gamma name to confuse anyone who simply wants a replacement if you are going to drastically change the design? Please at least bring back the slim-fitting Gamma LT as an option