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Men's Trace Pant
First Lite
Best for hot, humid archery
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Equinox Guard Pant
SITKA
Best insect protection
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Men's Trace Pant | Equinox Guard Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Material | Lightweight stretch-woven synthetic | Lightweight stretch polyester with Insect Shield |
| Intended Season | Early season and high-heat conditions | — |
| Fit Profile | Athletic cut with articulated knees | — |
| Pocket Layout | Dual low-profile cargo and standard front pockets | — |
| Fabric Treatment | DWR coating for light morning moisture | — |
| Closure Style | Zippered fly with button waist and belt loops | — |
| Insect Defense | — | Permethrin treatment plus built-in mesh tick gaiters |
| Sun Protection | — | UPF 50+ rating |
| Ventilation | — | Zippered inner-thigh mesh vents |
| Weight Class | — | Ultralight early-season warm-weather gear |
| Intended Climate | — | Hot, humid, high-insect-pressure environments |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Men's Trace Pant
- Superb breathability that dumps heat efficiently in extreme humidity
- Whisper-quiet face fabric ideal for close-range archery stalks
- Featherlight construction packs down to the size of a water bottle
- Athletic articulation allows unrestricted mobility on steep ascents
- Open-weave fabric snags easily in severe briars and dense thorns
- Zero wind or cold protection when temperatures drop suddenly
- Saturates quickly under steady rainfall despite light DWR finish
Equinox Guard Pant
- Integrated mesh tick gaiters seal off crawling bugs at the ankle
- Permethrin treatment and tight weave stop mosquitoes without chemical sprays
- Zippered mesh vents dump heavy heat during high-exertion approaches
- Quiet, athletic tailoring stays silent against tree bark and limbs
- High price tag for a narrow early-season temperature window
- Ultralight shell fabric tears if forced through severe thorn tangles
- Zero thermal retention once late-morning breezes turn cold
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