Arc'teryx Gamma LT Softshell Pant - Men's

This is the pant I now climb the most in ..all winter. It breaths well and keeps you dry. Looks good around town as well on those cold days. They also do double duty in the alpine all summer just no long johns under them in warm weather.

Unexpected favorite of all my Arcteryx pants.

My favorite pants for backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing and curling. The color options- black or dark grey- restricts use to the winter. They're way too hot for me to wear in the summer, which is a shame. They breathe really well, block wind well, have a lot of stretch, shed rain and snow better than standard Supplex-style nylon. For hiking below 30 F, I wear these and a base layer- and extraordinarily flexible combination.

The material is very thin and feels somewhat delicate. Even so, I've not had any rips or worn them through, which surprises me. I still think I'd be afraid to use them in situations where I was up against rock a lot or extensively bushwhacking.

Over all, an awesome pair of pants. Even with all the nice features they're only an ounce heavier in XXL than my current favorite for summer hiking, the MW Canyon pant.

Well, I think I found the best hiking pants ever. These things are pretty much fantastic. Great fit, not too close, but that prevents them from binding up at all, perfectly stretchy, the spandex give them a really smooth/borderline slick feel. They are lightweight, thick enough to block wind, breath really well. The pockets are excellently placed for wear with a harness if that ends up happening. The cinch cord at the bottom is really nice for keeping your pants in place while you hike. I'm a big fan of arcteryx built in belt, and waist. The pockets are mesh, so they would drain nicely. They have a slightly heavier feel than a regular nylon pant, but I have to be honest I'm hardpressed to say they are a softshell. I think of the patagonia simple guides as a more typical softshell feel, these are a sort of cross over between traditional hiking pants, and softshell pants. The nice thing is, with layering they would easily compete with a heavier soft shell, but without it they are about the best hiking pants you could want. If I'd have found these before I bought my other hiking pants, Id have stuck with these guys because they perform double duty. Downside... man are they expensive for hiking pants. Upside, if this is the only pant youve got, you just saved yourself buying two different pairs of pants, so the price about evens out. Tough call

Haven't had these out yet but my initial impression is that these will be great pants. I am 6'3" 175# and the Medium tall feels like it was tailored to fit me. I put them on with a REI polartech heavy base and they were trim but there was no binding. The material is stretchy so I don't think it will be an issue even after the holiday eating season. They feel as though they will be durable enough to not have to be delicate with them. I have since bought a second pair just in case the dissapear.

I've been using these for winter snowshoe climbs in northern Japan. They are amazingly light and the material feels solid. They're quick drying, completely windproof, and shed snow well. With a capilene 1 baselayee, R1 fleece for insulation, and gaiters I've stayed comfortable kicking through a foot of fresh powder in -20-degree windchills. At 6'3", 175 lbs, I sometimes have issues finding clothes with legs or sleeves long enough. Arcteryx apparel in size large has always worked well on my tall, slender frame. One minor complaint are the tiny zipper grabs. I can't grip them with my thick winter gloves and have to remove a glove to get into my pockets. This can be quickly remedied by running some tiny cord through them. As with most Arcteryx stuff, it will take a few moments to get over the sticker shock, but you'll be left wearing a bomber, functional, near-flawless product.

Very stretchy, water resistant, terrific, close cut, and some cool ankle cinches. Scuffed up the leg pocket pretty much on an off width, but I had a bunch of stuff in the pocket, and I'm not the most elegant climber. Otherwise amazingly durable. Pretty sure I would be perfectly happy ice climbing in upper 20's with something like Cap 2 base layer.
Definitely my all around " go to " pants now!

These pants fit great. Arcteryx is on it with the cut, it seems. An Arterxy Rep recommended these to me. His favorites! Can't agree more. VERY stretchy, lightweight, fabric in a nice athletic fit. Cinches at ankles are cool..work fine!! Looking for a lightweight softshell...... these are them!!! Hiking , Rock ,Ice, Bike, Gym...Prom!

Got a pair of these in 2007 and don't wear anything else backpacking or hiking except shorts when it's warm. The seem very durable but I do have a couple picked seams on them (but nothing indicating that they're about to fall apart). The fit is "athletic," which is actually quite nice when you're in the middle of an athletic endeavor such as backpacking. I really like the strechiness of the fabric, which makes make up for any feelings that the athletic cut may be binding on movement. Plus, they're quite water-resistant as well. What more do you need?

Nice pants and i wish they had fit better. I am 5-10 135-140 lbs with a runners frame. I found the smallest size waist to be a bit big on me as my waist is tiny. I also found quite a bit of extra material in the rear end area. Nothing crazy but far from the form fitting description most people give this pant.

I was really looking for something slim around the lower leg and that did not bunch at the knee. Although this pant did that better than most they still bunched around the knee, rear end and thigh more than i would like. I was shocked to find out that Patagonia alpine guide pants fit me perfect on the waist, rear end and thigh in comparison. The Patagonia Alpine guide also fit about the same around the lower leg even with the zipper and snap taken into consideration. I also have a pair of Marmot Rock Star pants and although even a bit lighter than the LT pant they are much more form fitting and slim than either the Arcteryx Gamma Lt or the Patagonia Alpine Guide pant.

If you are not built like a girl and want a pant that is form fitting my guess is these would be just the ticket. If you are built like a girl with 26-28' waist and tooth pic runner legs i would go with the Guide Pants or Rock Star.

What a great pair of pants for the outdoors. Cut to fit comfortably and made to move.From the lined waist band to the drawstrings on the leg hems all the attention to detail Arc'teryx put into these pants make them a must have tool for being in the outdoors in the winter. While snowshoeing I put these pants to the test, they are very breathable but kept the crisp December air out. Even stepping over the biggest of fallen trees trunks I never felt as if I was stretching them near their limit. Arc'teryx makes great pants and gear.

Super comfortable and awesome stretch material. really great fit, well tailored so they're not baggy. Perfect for doing outdoors doing the day and then wearing them straight into town at night for dinner. only problem is, the black pair almost looked like i was hiking in dress pants straight from work. will be picking up the ironwood instead. I'm 5'8", 152 lbs, 31 waist and the small fits perfect.

Great piece of clothing. So light, yet so extremely effective! I could not be happier with this item. Cannot believe the performance for so little weight. I feel confident to say that no one could be unhappy with this item. Not an insulating layer by any stretch of the imagination, but incredibly effective at deflecting the wind and I prefer a lighter, layered approach to my technical clothing. This item more than fits my needs! Will end up purchasing another pair in the other available color.

Great piece of clothing. So light, yet so extremely effective! I could not be happier with this item. Cannot believe the performance for so little weight. I feel confident to say that no one could be unhappy with this item. Not an insulating layer by any stretch of the imagination, but incredibly effective at deflecting the wind and I prefer a lighter, layered approach to my technical clothing. This item more than fits my needs! Will end up purchasing another pair in the other available color.

Awesome pants! Fit is fantastic. I thought they would be slightly warmer. You need thermals under them for cold days. My only complaint is the locking system for chinching the pants around your boots. It works, but the cord is really thin and a little bit of a pain to lock.

So far, I have only done winter hiking in these pants, but believe they are suitable for all season hiking in my locale in central CA. Excellent freedom of movement. True to size. Quick drying and breathable. QC issue with my pants with snap placement, but not a show-stopper.

Awesome pants. Extremely comfortable, fairly lightweight, and very stretchy. They are adequately breathable for not having vents and the mobility you are afforded is unparalleled. Two downsides: there are no rear pockets and the sizes, at least to me, run small. I'm normally a large waist but the tall large version seemed too snug around my legs - had to get the XL version. Regardless, the parts are so comfortable that the positives far outweigh the negatives.

These pants are so comfortable and do not offer any resistance at all while you are hiking or climbing. They are super light, but with thermals work pretty well in the cold and snow.

I upgraded to these from the MH talus pack pants...and must say I'm very impressed. The fit is superb and they are most comfortable. They are lightweight and very water resistant...I think they'd hold up in anything but a downpour. With a pair of thermals underneath, they're perfect for winter hiking/snowshoeing.

I have just returned from a 10 day backpack stone sheep archery hunt (successful!) in northern B.C. and wore the Gamma LT pants the whole time. They are the best backpacking pants I have ever used. Very light, completely non-binding, wind proof and nicely water resistant. I never got wet despite VERY wet weather (I did use rain gear for sustained rain but didn't need it for mist and light snow). The cuff drawstrings made gaiters unnecessary. Highly recommended.

Nice material, pants are designed great. I like how stretchy they are and block wind well. Except for the stitching that is coming out. Arc'teryx should think twice about doing business with China. They are a good company and are starting to sell out for less quality. Arc'teryx has alway's been high quality, just all the Arc'teryx clothing I have that was made in China is crap and will be returning.

The title says it all. If I'm not wearing shorts I wear these... every day. There is simply not a better pair of pants out there for cycling, walking, golfing, going out... Comfortable, nicely fitted, stretchy... Great pants.