Pants: Seems simple, we wear them most every day, and often without too much thought toward the details. However, to the high country backpack hunter, pants are a critical component of a highly scrutinized gear list. A lot has changed since a pair of Cabela’s Microtex pants inspired the original Sitka Mountain pant. Today’s hunters have a plethora of options ranging from hunting lines to hiking lines, and even unique options like shorts over base layers.

Sitka Mt PantsI purchased several pants and compared them in detail. I was looking for the ultimate combination of functional utility and comfort. Over the years I have tried “cheaper” nylon hiking pants and some of the Alpine pants offered by other outdoor companies, but none had all the features and performance I was looking for.

To read more check out my article on Rokslide,  Pants for the Backcountry