Mil-spec softshell pants by Patagonia for alpine climbing?
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:42 am
I'm looking for a pair of rugged and durable soft-shell pants for alpine climbing, to replace my torn Marmot Screes. I have a hard time finding pants that fit me, as I am tall and relatively thin. Medium-Long is my ideal size.
It is somewhat easier to find military surplus soft-shell pants, from the PCU layering system. Some of these are quite expensive, especially those made by Beyond Fusion. The ones made by Patagonia, however, are surprisingly affordable on eBay.
I'm wondering if anyone here has used any level 5 gear from the military PCU system for alpine climbing and can give feedback? Thanks!
It is somewhat easier to find military surplus soft-shell pants, from the PCU layering system. Some of these are quite expensive, especially those made by Beyond Fusion. The ones made by Patagonia, however, are surprisingly affordable on eBay.
I'm wondering if anyone here has used any level 5 gear from the military PCU system for alpine climbing and can give feedback? Thanks!