Lightweight, comfortable and stylish. Recommended 7+7 trekking pants for spring and summer climbing
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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7 recommended trekking pants for your silhouette
It's a story from the past that they had to create a spacious shape to ensure ease of movement. Polyurethane fiber (spandex) has now significantly improved stretchability, and there are more and more models that are fully functional and slim and stylish. This stretch fabric is not yet without drawbacks in terms of durability that deteriorates over time and inability to thin it, but it is expected that it will continue to be more and more actively adopted in the future, as well as the necessary and sufficient functions depending on how it is used, as well as the new possibilities of enjoying wearing it, as well as the fun of wearing it.
Arc'teryx LEFROY Pants
The LEFROY pants, the new trekking pants that will be released in 2016, have a particularly tight and stylish shape among Arc'teryx, but they are easy to move around without feeling cramped at all. The possible reasons for this are the fabric structure made from a 14% blend of elastic material (polyurethane) and a cutting design with a gusset crotch (gusset at the crotch). There are only three pockets on both sides and one thigh, but to be honest, there was one there, but I put too many things in my pockets so it's not a great thing. Anyway, I feel like I've been waiting for something like this.
HAGLOFS DRACO PANT
Hoglovs has a clean, beautiful silhouette, but the coolness of DRACO PANT is particularly impressive. Without thigh pockets, it would have definitely been a perfect pair of pants for everyday use. This slim silhouette is made possible by highly elastic softshell material (Bluesign certified). This product is also made of about 15% polyurethane material, making it extremely stretchy. Compared to the Lite Cross Pant, a brand that I introduced earlier, it is inferior in terms of coolness and breathability, but it has the ease of movement, stylishness and durability that compensates for this.
MILLET LES DRUS XTREM PANT
Millet pants are excellent in terms of functionality, but have many traditional traditional shapes, and in that sense there are many models that I personally find disappointing, but I've finally found this model that is one of the best. The key point is the overwhelming silhouette that doesn't compromise on comfort. Apparently a model planned by France, the waist and thighs are perfectly firm, and if you wear this, everyone is sure to have long legs. Of course, stretching is very effective so it's not too tight.
What's more, the amazing thing is not just that, but the fabric is made of a blend of drynamic material that is highly sweat-absorbent and quick-drying properties with Cordura nylon, which is lightweight yet highly durable and comfortable.
Mountain Equipment Granite Bottom
I'm sorry about this one piece, but please don't expect too much functionality. But the design is so amazing that you can't help but wonder, "Is these trekking pants?" that it's enough to make you think it's worth introducing here.
Strictly speaking, this model is more for bouldering than trekking, so in that sense it may not be ideal for long-term, tough climbing. Even so, it is still tight, but it has all the basic functions, such as three-dimensional cutting and stretch material, high breathability and quick-drying of nylon fabric, and water-repellent treatment, so this comfort doesn't seem to come into light hiking.
Patagonia Tribune Pants
Patagonia has many excellent models that are slim, stylish and highly functional, and of course they have no gaps in size, and this is my favorite silhouette. The high elasticity in four directions and three-dimensional shape are not only ideal for outdoor activities, but also the cotton-like texture makes it a surprisingly good match for everyday relaxed scenes. A masterpiece that each person should have.
Phenix Fine Slim Pants
The Fine Slim Pants is the slimmest and stylish Phoenix, which has a wide selection of highly fashionable models that match the Japanese figures. As it is intended for climbing, the three-dimensional cutting and crotch gusset structure add to the beauty of the silhouette, making it extremely mobility. Furthermore, the ventilation on the back of the waist, the back of the belt, and the water-repellent mesh on the back of the waist make it perfect for trekking.
THE NORTH FACE Accelerator Light Pants
TNF pants have a wide range of products, but for better or worse, there are many loose models that look like traditional Japanese mountaineering wear, and models that are extremely functional (which are difficult to wear on the train on the way there), so personally, I've never really touched my heart, but this year is different.
This is one of the fast packing lineups that we have focused on in 2016, and ultra-lightweight softshell pants are perfect for mountain climbing in spring and summer. The tight silhouette and sharp look of the seams are completely inconspicuous. Furthermore, its overall usability, not just for appearance, such as its high stretchability, smooth and comfortable feel, quick-drying, and water-repellent properties, making it suitable for many purposes, not just for mountain climbing. One thing I would like to ask you to expand the range of waist and length sizes (unfortunately, it doesn't suit your body type).
