Bad Zippers

By bre3472135 Ranked #804 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants May 12, 2010

The Millet Gokyo pants are incredibly light, warm, comfortable and the fabric is breathable/stretchy. These were the go-to pants for almost all outdoor activities (rock climbing, backcountry snowboarding, etc.). In addition, the price is reasonable.

The only problem (and it is a fatal flaw!) is that the zippers are terrible. One pull broke and three of the zippers pulled away from the fabric. The zipper failure was because the zippers are not sewn into the pant; they are "glued" (adhesive). A pant of this caliber and price needs to be more durable.

If Millet fixes this design/construction flaw, then I would buy them again. In my case, I returned the pant for a refund and will buy other brands/models. Backcountry.com is awesome on their return policy and I really appreciate the ease of returning the product.

View Details: Millet Gokyo Peak Pant - Men's

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