Utah Outside – Featuring Index Pants – July 23, 2010
Rock climbing pants have undergone many evolutionary changes over the decades. From durable cotton pants in the ’60s and ’70s, to the god-awful neon spandex of the ’80s and ’90s, to pretty much “anything goes” these days including shorts, jeans, khakis, capris and pants built specifically for rock climbing, like the Outdoor Research Index Pants.
Like most outdoor clothing, the Outdoor Research Index Pants are made from a breathable, wicking material that keeps sweat and moisture away from the skin to keep legs cool, dry and comfortable. It’s a double-weave of nylon, polyester and spandex fabric that is stretchy, which is great for making those big moves on the cliff. A DWR finish keeps things dry on the inside by keeping moisture on the outside.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Equinox Pants : Bomb-Proof Adventure Trousers
 |
\r\nHiking an abandoned trail in the Cascades requires navigation skills, a certain amount of foolishness, and just the right long pants.\r\n\r\nI’ve spent a lifetime acquiring the first two things, but only recently got my hands on a pair of Equinox Pants from Outdoor Research to fulfill the third. I was excited to get them right before some buddies and I were planning to seek out the remains of an old cabin in the woods.\r\n\r\nOur day began walking an abandoned road. The lightweight, breathable fabric was enough to keep me warm as I walked in the early dawn hours and never got too hot as the day warmed. About two hours in, we left the relative openness of the road and headed uphill through wet brush. This was when the real fun began.\r\n\r\n Read More…
Popularity: 5% [?]
