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#10 on this list
Torque Mountain Pants
Rab
Matrix softshell, low bulk, and a harness-compatible waist for scrambling days.
- Price
- $190 MSRP
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- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
#1 on this list
Keb Trousers
Fjällräven
G-1000 and stretch panels mapped to where you actually bend. Ventilation zips run thigh to knee.
- Price
- $190 MSRP
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- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
Specs side by side
| Spec | Torque Mountain Pants | Keb Trousers |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Matrix Softshell | — |
| Fit | Slim, Articulated | Regular with pre-shaped knees |
| Pockets | 2 Hand, 1 Thigh (all zippered) | Two hand, two leg (one map) |
| Waist | Integrated Belt, Snap Closure | — |
| Weight | Approx. 350-400g (varies by size) | — |
| Primary Material | — | G-1000 Eco (Recycled Polyester/Organic Cotton) |
| Stretch Fabric | — | Polyamide/Elastane |
| Ventilation | — | Thigh-to-knee zippers |
| Waxable | — | Yes (G-1000 sections) |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Torque Mountain Pants
- Exceptional durability and abrasion resistance
- Excellent freedom of movement for technical terrain
- Good wind and light weather protection
- Harness-compatible design for climbers
- Integrated belt provides secure fit
- Can be too warm for hot, humid conditions
- Not fully waterproof, only sheds light moisture
- Price point is higher than many casual hiking pants
Keb Trousers
- Exceptional durability and abrasion resistance
- Intelligent fabric mapping for unrestricted movement
- Effective full-length ventilation zippers
- Adjustable leg endings with boot hooks
- Waxable G-1000 for weather adaptability
- Ample and well-placed pocket storage
- Higher price point than many alternatives
- Not the lightest option for minimalist packing
- G-1000 sections require waxing for full water resistance
- Can be warm in truly hot and humid conditions
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