Arc'teryx Gamma SK Softshell Pant - Men's

I agree with ananda that these are a little warmer than the seekers but they are the bomb for touring in warmer temperatures. I enjoy the cargo pockets because I have a bunch of stuff that I always need to put somewhere handy. Be it a map, gu or gloves the pockets are handy.

Suspenders are great, dorky but usefull and can be removed if your too cool. Gusseted crotch is great for ease of movement.

I absolutely love these pants, so much so that I just picked up a second pair (smaller size, lost a bunch of weight). I've got dozens of days in them, and the only damage is a tiny, easily repaired hole where I crashed straight into a small, sharp branch. I've used them on stormy winter ridgelines with a light baselayer, hot spring 14ers without, ordinary run of the mill touring, and for about two weeks straight while climbing in Alaska last summer (including while sleeping).

They breathe like crazy, stretch and move with you well, the ankle patches fend off ski edges and crampon points, the cargo pockets can be over-stuffed without affecting comfort, they come with suspenders, and are available in not-black. They're perfect.

most water resistant softshell pants i have owned. typical arcteryx durability - as bomber as you can get with a softshell. fit is perfect - not baggy and no excess fabric, but not super tight either.

love the kevlar crampon instep patch. really dig the suspenders - they obviate the need for a belt - (hate having to wear belts - especially if I have to wear climbing harness over it - whole setup becomes so bulky), and they keep pants where they should be - on my hips.

fit is on the slim side. I have 32'' waist and 30'' inseam and, suprisingly, I needed a size SMALL, SHORT. that's kinda par for the course for arcteryx - all thier stuff seems to run on the slim side and long

I really love these pants. They fit great. They are not tight in the thighs like the Patagonia soft shell pants have been. The exterior has good dwr coating to resist water and they dry really quick. The suspenders are comfortable but also easily removable. I prefer wearing mine with a web belt instead. My favorite thing about these pants outside of performing amazing, is that the interior of the pant is soft and comfortable if you prefer to only wear boxers or briefs beneath. Comfortable to be in all day wether on the mountain, or on a long drive home.

Other have mentioned this pant is a bit warmer, I didn't think so. Works perfect for me in the Cascades.

I had some Mammuts, but sold them and bought these. These fit much better and I love suspenders for keeping the crotch up; nice when wearing a harness. Fabric is good and seems very durable. Not a big fan of the thigh pockets. They are probably more a cosmetic thing. The gaiters are minimal and they should be; who needs two layers of gaiters?

When the sun is shinning and the temp is up you can't beat this pant. Breathes well and makes skinning and hiking easy as pie. I have been caught in some snow at the resort and still no issues but my thighs did start to wet out a bit on the lift rides. Great pant especially if you are active in the snow.

I've had these pants for a few weeks and have 10 backcountry days on them and 1 resort day -- these are an excellent blend of breathability, toughness and stretch.

+ Nice lightweight internal gaiters
+ hip pockets are unobtrusive and large
+ Easily-removable suspenders, and a great webbing belt keep you from sagging.

- I could not find these in a short length -- the inseam is insanely long for a small. I had them shortened, which solved the problem.
- These fit much larger than typical -- I am usually a medium and had to buy these in a small.

These pants were very comfortable, I loved the suspenders, and I liked the khaki color, but for skinning they were too hot. Climbing in these pants felt clammy, similar to what I remember from wearing goretex pants while skinning. I run warm and need something more breathable than these pants.

Great burly pants. Use these split boarding in the wasatch. Pretty weather resistant. yeah maybe a little warm, but they are so burly, the pants look brand new after dozens and dozens of uses. Sweet!

These pants definitely rock. Super wind resistant and so comfortable I cannot stand it. Wore them all day in 10 degrees with just a pair of 15 year old worn out fleece pants as a layer and plent warm. These pants fit like a glove and let you move in comfort. My wife has them too in calamata color and she just got back from 2 days in VT single digits with just a patagonia capilene 3 layer and she was toasty as well - and believe me that is saying something - for under $200 you cannot beat these for comfort, performance and style (rawhide!!!).

Really nice fit and good construction, just too minimalist for what I was seeking. Bought them as s ski pant, but they are really an ice climbing or warm day backcountry pant. Returned in favor of something burlier.

i was surprised at how warm these are keeping me in northern vermont temperatures. they are also mostly water resistant. i haven't had any issues but i also haven't sat in wet snow in these yet. they are very flexible to board in and the material seems rugged. i put them to the test in the thick woods where branches are whipping my legs often. great buy and great price!

I have the Arcteryx Seekers which are the most perfect backcountry ski pant except they're black. I was hoping these would be similar to the Seekers but available in a light color. The Gamma SK fabric is much thicker and much less breathable than the Seekers. For me skinning in the backcountry requires highly breathable shells not "burly".

I've read lots of good reviews for Arc'teryx gear so I was stoked these shell pants were on sale and got them....it was a big let down when I actually got them....they are really just a thin shell pant and don't have much to them...for the money you can buy several other manuf's pants that offer more for skiing. The fit was okay and the pants look good, but for almost $200.00, ON SALE, you should look elsewhere, unless you really just have to provide free advertising for the brand.