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Going on a sheep hunt. While not the toughest hikes in the world, I would like to wear something a little better than the BDU bottoms
and Cabelas Microtex 6 pocket pants I usually wear.

I would like to get a couple of recommendations for useful mountain style pants please. Likely something with a little stretch.

Thanks in advance,
Gary

I get hot when I run mountains... Lots of times I just wear shorts and layer on top.

Cabelas Microtex 6 pocket pants and a waterproof shell.

I use Sitka Gear top and bottom with an Arcteryx Gortex/Nylon shell.

I've only done a couple of mountain hunts for elk, but light weight looser fitting overalls do not restrict mobility and leg movement. Climbing over blowdowns and working around/over rocks and boulders, the overalls were much more comfortable and forgiving than any of the pants that I tried. In cold weather I wore fleece pants underneath, and it worked out well for me.

good, no-nonsense reviews here

I'm a big fan of the kuiu attack pants.

Another vote for the attack pants.

I am constantly amazed at how Carhartt nailed the knife pocket years ago and nobody else seems to understand it. The review above just underscores that.

Kuiu attack are very nice pants. I like them enough that I wear them as every day causal pants.

I bought a set of FirstLite Kanab 2.0's earlier this year during their tag soup sale. They are far and away the most comfortable hunting pants (maybe any pants) I've ever owned.

For comfort in most "normal" hunting conditions, for me, it is a toss-up between prAna Zions and FirstLite Kanab 2.0's but, durability goes to the Zions. A close second to the Zions IMO are Cabela's Trekking pants. Any one of these pants do well with medium to heavy-weight merino wool base layers even in colder weather. Also, they are all pretty quick drying should they become wet.

In really cold weather my favorites are fleece lined, Mountain Hardware Yumalino pants, or my old school, heavy wool pants made by Big Bill (Codet's) out of Canada. The latter are probably too heavy if much hiking or stalking is involved. I've used both of these pants in really cold weather and, again with merino wool base layers, I find I stay warm, even when setting/glassing in very cold weather. It never hurts to be prepared for whatever weather conditions you might encounter, if possible. Good luck!

Also check out the military soft shell pants made by Patagonia- a very nice weight fabric (light to mid weight) that stretches some, breathes well, has a very good DWR finish and are extremely durable (they are military pants after all :)). They have built in suspenders that really work.

These have been my go to mountain pants for the fall- if it's warmer I just wear a thin pair of of merino boxers, cooler a thin lower base layer, cold a thicker lower base layer.

Not cheap ( but not terribly expensive either), but good mountain pants aren't going to be cheap.

Worth a look.

FirstLite Kanab 2.0s for warmer weather & their corrugate for later.

I've yet to find better than Mammut Champs, but most cross country ski pants work great. You either need stretch or pre built bend to keep the pants from crawling on you in constant up hill climbing.

What's wayyyyy cooler than the Kuiu Attack? I roast in them.

Actually, I think you answered your own question. Try Sitka Mountain Pants. Love mine for elk hunting and are bulletproof.

I like the kanabs I bought this summer

have used weathertec pants from RailRiders,,,,,not your conventional hunting pant (not camoflauge) but worked well for me in the brooks range and elsewhere,,,,,,,,

https://www.railriders.com/men-bushwacker-weatherpants-p-1028.html?cPath=104_110

My favourite mountain pants are the Sporthill Expedition for colder weather, and the Kuiu Attack for warmer weather.

Thanks for all the information.

I went with some First Lite Obsidian Merino Pants. They were in stock and the Kanab 2.0's were not. I also bought two pairs of Cabela's Trekker pants for colder weather and KUIU rain pants, jackets and misc.

I should have this sheep up to where it will cost me around $100.00 a pound if I get one.