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Patagonia Backcountry Guide Softshell Pant - Women's
When you spend more days in the backcountry than the frontcountry, you need a pant that can handle the rigors of a guide’s life. Pull on the Patagonia Women’s Backcountry Guide Pant for full stretch and breathability built for those who stray outside the boundaries. This softshell skiing and climbing pant features four-way stretch polyester shell that resists backcountry powder and drizzly sleet. Waterproof breathable knee and seat sections provides extra protection in high wear areas. The brushed interior stays comfortable even when conditions are miserable, and mesh-lined thigh vents provide breathability on steep skin tracks. Removable suspenders keep the pants from sagging, and internal mini-gaiters keep blowing snow out of your pant legs.
Bottom Line: For those who might as well live in the mountains come winter time.
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I was wondering the same question as the earlier poster who inquired
I was wondering the same question as the earlier poster who inquired if the fit is the same as the Alpine Guide Pant.cheers
By: dromond
February 9, 2009
They are the same cut so they will fit the same, yes.
By: Steve Tibbitts
February 9, 2009
No more Patagonia Mom Jeans
By: Nat
April 6, 2009
I have been wearing patagonia for years, but hardly find a pant that doesn't fit like mom jeans. I love that these pants look normal and don't ride up. I ordered a size up than I normally wear, but with thermals they were perfect and comfy. They were long enough and wide enought to fit over my snowboarding boots. They are thin for cold days, but great for spring and touring.
would these pants fit the same as the patagonia alpine pant?
would these pants fit the same as the patagonia alpine pant?
By: sko2848239
January 28, 2009
They are the same cut so yes they'll fit the same.
By: Steve Tibbitts
February 9, 2009
Pretty Tough Pants...
By: Mo Kelley-Akker
February 10, 2009
I've been wearing my Backcountry soft shell pants every day for the last 4 weeks, for work, trapping wolverines in the North Cascades.
We snowmobile and snowshoe into our trap sites and do a lot of work with sharp tools during our day. These pants are proving to be tough enough for the job, no rips or blowouts. There's been a few times, going through the woods, I caught them on a sharp stob that I was sure would have ripped them, but so far, so good.
They are way lighter and less restrictive than my old school, heavy wool pants. I love that about them.
I wear two pair of under Armour style of base layers with them. If the temps get lower than 20 degrees I need to wear another insulated layer on top of them while snowmobiling.
We shovel snow for hours at a stretch sometimes, and they are great for doing hard physical labor in, with out getting over heated. The side vents are nice for that.
The thigh pocket is lame. You can fit maybe 2 sticks of gum in there, or a small Bic lighter. Probably not both.
They are not water proof. You need to plan for a waterproof layer over top, if you're in any wet conditions at all.
I'm impressed with the comfort, mobility and so far the toughness of the fabric.
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 92% polyester, 8% spandex; [reinforcements] 100% ripstop polyester
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water resistant
- Side Zips:
- No
- Venting:
- Yes, thigh vents
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 thigh
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Waist:
- Belt loops
- Gaiters:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 1lb 8oz (686g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, ice climbing, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
