Suggestions for best softshell pant that could work for both rock and ice
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Looking to buy one pair of pants for rock and ice- something that is water resistant and I could layer under for ice, but not too hot/thick mild rock climbing. |
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I had this thought once, then after using a lightweight soft-shell in the cold and bitter wind, I realized that there wasn't a pant that does both well, despite my wooly base. Good luck, though! |
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Black Diamond BDV pants. I've worn mine on rock in the summer, on ice when it's 10 below, and everywhere in between. |
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Patagonia Simple Guide pants (not sure if they carry them anymore). For ice, you'll need a pretty decent baselayer though. |
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The Simul pant seems to have replaced the Guide pant from patagucci. I've loved it on rock and early season ice so far. The Guide was my favorite, and I expect this to be just as good. |
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TimVT wrote:For any of these lighter weight pants that are good on rock you'll want a pretty warm baselayer for ice.Yes. I like Rab's Sawtooth pants. They're on the thinner side, so you need a baselayer (I use Cap 4) for ice climbing. Do yourself a favor and get a squirt bottle of Nikwax TX-Direct to make your softshells much more water-resistant. They make a wash-in version as well, which I haven't tried. |
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Mountain equipment Ibex pant. They have thigh vents that actually make a difference on the approach or warmer weather. |