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Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Pant - Men's

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Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Pant - Men's

When the mountains beckon for you to climb them, answer back in the Mountain Hardwear Men’s Pinnacle Pant. This trim climbing pant features a tough nylon shell with a waterproof breathable Conduit laminate for when the nasty weather rolls in. Side venting zips let you control air flow after a strenuous pitch, while the integrated powder cuffs seal out spindrift. Stretch panels on the inseam and leg let you high step and stem without restriction, and welded hand and thigh pockets hold your small essentials.

Bottom Line: Reach for the summit in the Pinnacle Pant.

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I am a 32X34 what do you think are my options? I could go with

I am a 32X34 what do you think are my options? I could go with a large to get the 34 inseam but will sacrifice waist size.

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6 days ago

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I would go with the Medium's. This type of pant tends to have a longer rise, so the inseam doesn't need to be as long as in a regular pair of pants. I have a feeling that the Large's will feel huge around your waist.

I'm not familiar with this pant in particular, but that is my recommendation for this style of pants in general.

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Rating for this product: 5

What More Can You Want?

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June 27, 2009

Love these pants!
Used them on Mt. Hood multiple times to test them out, I could sit in the snow with no wetness, TOTALLY waterproof, vents easily and nicely, good with a harness on. Fit is great. I'm 6'1" 177 lb (I wear a 34 pant loosely) I fit both a Medium and a Large. Went with a Large, wish I went with the Medium for a tighter fit.

As the reviewer pointed out below, they don't have full side zips (but I knew that before I bought them so I'm not complaining) but!
they vent VERY well. The small side zipped vents work surprisingly well for how small they are.

EXTREMELY light for how well they work. Just wish they had an integral belt system.

Who need the more expensive Gore-Tex when you've got these?

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Would these be suitable skiing, both in the cold January months,

Would these be suitable skiing, both in the cold January months, but also warm spring skiing?

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October 12, 2009

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These would be considered a 3-layer shell pant made with the Conduit laminate and are extremely versatile, waterproof, and breathable. There is no insulation built in these pants so you would have to layer properly for warmth during the cold months... and wear less during the warmer months. Hope this helps!

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October 13, 2009

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Rating for this product: 3

Not Full Side Zips

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November 18, 2008

The use case for these pants is you're high up, probably on ice, wearing alpine harness and crampons, when the temperature falls or the weather hits, and you need to get your hard shells on in a hurry. You really, really want FULL side zips under these conditions. Regrettably, these otherwise outstanding hard shell pants do not have them. To get those, you need to move up to the Argon ice pants, which cost 100 bucks more. Or go with the Defiant pants, but they are very, very heavy...

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Are these a 2 or 3ply?

Are these a 2 or 3ply?

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October 4, 2009

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Same answer as on the Pinnacle Jacket... 2 kinds of 3-Ply... one stretch and one regular.

By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
October 6, 2009

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I have a question about the breathability of these pants. It

I have a question about the breathability of these pants. It says breathability is rated at 20,000g, which sounds like a nice number, but I would like to know how these compare to the Synchro pants. I was in a Mountain Hardware store recently and the folks working there did not really have a clue. They did say however that the Synchros were the most breathable pants they had, and that both the Synchro and the Pinnacle have the same Conduit membrane. The Synchro seemed nice, but was heavier and had more insulation than I'd like. I am looking for a thin, very breathable yet waterproof to highly water resistant shell, for backcountry splitboarding in warmer temps, say greater than 40F.

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June 29, 2009

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Sandvich. If I were you and were looking for a pant for backcountry split boarding I would look towards an air permeable softshell pant. They are not completely waterproof, nor are they completely windproof, but they do offer phenomenal breathability and high wind and weather resistance. Check out the Navigation Pant from Mountain Hardwear for an example. If you really want a waterproof pant the Pinnacle Pant would be a great choice. The 20K number refers to the kind of test independent testing facilities do to determine breathability of fabrics not using the GoreTex laminate of which there are hundreds from every brand under the sun. Conduit is Mountain Hardwear's proprietary laminate that exists in many forms that we use in tents, sleeping bags, and apparel. Anyway, the higher the number... the greater the breathability. Often times, you will see two numbers together (20,000/20,000) or something... and this refers to the waterproofness and breathability rating of a given fabric. You should also know that some of our most breathable fabrics exist in the Conduit family of fabrics and are found in jackets like the Terra Shell from Hardwear. As for the two pants you are comparing, the Pinnacle will be similar in breathability to the Synchro... but, the Synchro will be slightly warmer due to the micro-fleece lining. I would go with the one that fits the best! Hope this info helps!

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July 1, 2009

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] nylon, stretch twill 
Waterproof Rating:
20K 
Breathable Rating:
20000g 
Side Zips:
Yes 
Venting:
Side venting pockets 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 2 thigh 
Seam Taped:
Yes, fully 
Waist:
Belt loops 
Gaiters:
Yes 
Weight:
13oz (368g) 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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