Rock, paper, scissors. Win and you get the plum pitches, lose and you’re on belay duty. Either way, you're racking up at the base of a route, so everyone is happy. The RPS Pants are made of durable soft shell, excellent for summer alpine routes, as it blocks wind and sheds water with a DWR finish. Articulated knees and a gusseted crotch facilitate high stepping and drop-knee moves, while the Patagonia OppoSet waist customizes the fit and slides under a harness or hipbelt. Back pockets reinforce the seat, front pockets are mesh lined for ventilation and a thigh pocket is accessible under a harness.
- Made of nylon and polyester stretch woven soft shell with DWR finish and mechanical stretch
- Zippered fly and belt loops, with Patagonia OppoSet waist adjustment that's customizable and sits comfortably under a waistbelt
- Drop-in hand pocket have breathable mesh pocket liners, darts for lay-flat entry and a coin-catch bartack that doubles a brush holder for cleaning crux holds
- Back pockets reinforce the seat and add durability
- Right thigh pocket sits above the knee and below the leg loops
- Adjustable leg cuffs have low-profile shockcord and sliding knot to secure them over your boots
