I was lucky enough to have these issued to me at my work. I've used them mostly for rock climbing and hiking during the monsoon season. They're nearly indestructible, they breathe well, and they shed moisture well. What more could you ask for in a pair of pants? The one bad thing is that I'm 6'3", I have a 34" waist, and the inseam is just short enough to prevent me from comfortably using the foot cord loops. They're fine otherwise, but just too tight when sealed up at the bottom. I'm also pretty confident I wouldn't pay $145 for them.

I have subjected these pants to the most extreme conditions possible. They have withstood daily field work (walking miles through thick brush), light rain, 60mph winds, days in the desert, volcano treks, glacier traveling, backpacking and they are still in 1 piece. Never too hot or not warm enough. I haven't tried them skiing yet, but they should be alright. They are on the tight side, and are not water proof so I would want to fall in deep powder with them. I recommend them as a 4 season pant but would avoid the slopes with them. go for the more water resistant, ski friendly super guide or Chute pants for skiing/riding.

A classic. These pants have seen me up many mountains and down many feet of snow, heck they even jam nicely between some cracks on a crisp winter day at Indian Creek. They dry real quick and breath extremely well. They stretch better than a good rubber band too yet still keep the water out in the drizzles. No complaints with this classic pant from Patagucci.

Got the pants to be used as a spring pant, light color helps with the sun, and have had them out in days as low as single digits up to t-shirt weather and they work great! keep me warm when standing around and great for long aerobic days in the backcountry with no overheating at all. highly recommend them

Patagonia Guide pants are great outdoor pants but small. I'm 6ft. 200 lbs. and my 38 jeans slide right off without undoing, but these pants were too snug. If they made a size big enough for me I'd be wearing them daily. Weird that a small 38 is the biggest size they make, who are these for, elves?

My first pair: got a great deal at Backcountry.com. Pants feel + look great. Wish I'd bought 2 pairs at that price.

I had purchased a grey pair of Guide pants at the MEC in Canada and wanted another pair. They are a very comfortable, water resistant and the pant length is perfect for shorter legged people. I use them mostly for cycling and kicking around in.
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I bought these pants a few years ago and am pleased to see that 1) Patagonia still makes them and 2) that they are still going strong. I've used them for backcountry skiing in the spring, climbing Rainier in all types of weather, rock climbing in cooler temps and more. These pants hold up very well to abrasion, wind and water. (they are not waterproof but do shed water). The cargo pocket on the right leg is a plus for hikes or touring. I suspect these will last another 5 years.