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Softshell multipitching pants recommendations?

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 Paul Crusher R 30 Apr 2015

Does anyone have any recommendations for lightweight softshell wind/water resistant pants, stretchy and ideal for something like scottish summer multipitching? ta.
..preferably beige..
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 blurty 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

Mammut base jump
 NottsRich 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

Simond probably have something lightweight, for about half the price of those suggestions above.
 AlanLittle 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

Prana Stretch Zion.
 BnB 30 Apr 2015
In reply to NottsRich:

> Simond probably have something lightweight, for about half the price of those suggestions above.

Norrona do something special at twice the price https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/Products/3321-14/2325/falketind-flex1-pants-m...

In all my years of gear hunting, these are the best combination of fit, feature and function in a pair of trousers.


 Lee Sutcliffe 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:
I wasn't impressed with the quality of the Mammut Base Jump, little things like belt loops kept breaking (one day one of use) Had a pair replaced - same happened so re-sowed it myself.

Best pants I've had since has been Montane Terra pants, light weight, yet tough. Will be getting a second pair when these finally perish (three years still going strong)
Granted they're not the most wind-proof in the world
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 jockster 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:
Keela Scuffer
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 planetmarshall 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

> ..preferably beige..

If you can get to E6 in beige imagine how far you'd go with orange or yellow.

In reply to Paul Crusher R:

Nice one! Those me comici's are looking favourite for my price range and features..
 kestrelspl 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

At just ten pounds more expensive the ME ibex are a bit thicker but have very good venting options and are easier to get on/off over big boots due to the ankle zips if that's a consideration. I've certainly been happy with them for summer scrambling/alpine.
In reply to NottsRich:

> Simond probably have something lightweight, for about half the price of those suggestions above.

Well, maybe not Simond. But the Quechua 900 and 900 Warm are worth taking a look at.

Not in beige, though...
 crustypunkuk 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

Take a look at the marmot limantour- I've been using a pair for over a year and i can't fault them for 3 season use. Lightweight, reinforced in knees and erse, super stretchy, and they also seem to be on sale in a few places. Might also be available in beige!!
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

Ha, i was just about to post up these for opinions... http://www.trekkinn.com/outdoor-mountain/marmot-limantour-pants-long-desert...

squint and theyll pass as beige
In reply to Paul Crusher R:
Cheers all Limantours it is. Noticed some bargain rock boots on there! Miuras for 67 quid :0
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 alasdair19 30 Apr 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

the arcteryx gamma lt are faultless I'm buying my second pair in red. The 1st pair are still wearable after 100 days plus.
 Gazlynn 30 Apr 2015
In reply to kestrelspl:

Another vote for the ME Ibex.

Cheers

Gaz
 aldo56 01 May 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

I've had the ibex and now have rab's torque trousers. The ibex were very good and lasted me a good few years, however, weren't quite stretchy enough. The torque are extremely stretched and don't restrict movement at all when climbing.
 Scott K 01 May 2015
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

patagonia guides or super guides
 nathan79 01 May 2015
In reply to captain paranoia:

Second this. I picked up a pair of the 900 last year for ~20quid. Love them. Almost as much as my ME Javelins.

Re:Keels Scuffers- lightweight? Really?!
In reply to Paul Crusher R:

I'm selling a pair of Rab Sawtooth Pants in medium beluga. VGC. £50 posted.
In reply to captain paranoia:

Looks like Decathlon have been doing a bit of vertical market re-arrangement, and the Forclaz 900 are now called the Forclaz 500... Certainly, the F500 Warm review is one I wrote for the 900 Warm...

Aha: here's last year's F500, now discounted:

http://www.quechua.co.uk/forclaz-500-trousers-id_24656

And this year's F500 (last year's F900):

http://www.quechua.co.uk/forclaz-500-men-modul-grey-id_24665

This year's F900 (last year's Bionnassay 900).

http://www.quechua.co.uk/forclaz-900-men-dark-grey-id_24695

I do wish they'd stop dicking about with names... (now where's that email asking for feedback...)
 RyanOsborne 01 May 2015
In reply to aldo56:

> The torque are extremely stretched and don't restrict movement at all when climbing.

If only they didn't have such a ridiculous two tone colour scheme.
 aldo56 01 May 2015
In reply to RyanOsborne:

The black ones ain't too bad but I know what you mean!
In reply to RyanOsborne:

Yeah: go for the ME Comici in single colour 'citronelle'. Comici? I think they meant 'Clown'...
In reply to NottsRich:

Just spotted that Simond do indeed have something; the £35 'Rock pant'. Definitely not beige, though...

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/orange-rock-pants-id_8305030.html
 PPP 03 May 2015
In reply to captain paranoia:

I am afraid that you have to climb at least E5 to wear them.
In reply to PPP:

I fear you are right. I could put my reviewer's hat on and claim I'm reviewing them...
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