BackpackGearTest.org - Flannel Lined Original Mountain Pants Test Report by Andrew Henrichs

Biographical Information

Name: Andy Henrichs
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Height: 6 ft 2 in(1.88 m)
Weight: 185 lb (83.9 kg)
Waist: 34 in (86 cm)
Inseam: 34 in (86 cm)
Email address: andyhenrichs(at)gmail(dot)com
City, State, Country: Golden, Colorado, USA

Backpacking Background

Most of my backpacking has been in the mountains of Colorado and the deserts in the southwestern US. I’ve gone winter camping several times, but I still prefer backpacking in the warmer months. Most of my trips are 2-3 days, but I have taken several trips of 5-6 days. In the summer of 2004, I was fortunate enough to have thru-hiked the 476 mile Colorado Trail over 35 days. Recently, I have been leaning towards the lightweight side of the spectrum.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Mountain Khakis (www.mountainkhakis.com)

Year of Manufacture: 2009

Manufacturers Stated Weight: not specified
Testers Measured Weight: 2 lb 3 oz (990 g)
Colors Available: Yellowstone, Freestone
Waist Sizes Available (in inches): 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42
Inseam Sizes Available (in inches): 30, 32, 34
MSRP: $89.95 US

The Mountain Khakis Flannel-Lined Original Mountain Pant takes the Original Mountain Pant and, like the name says, adds a layer of flannel to the interior. The exterior is made from 10.4 oz (294.8 g) cotton duck canvas. According to the Mountain Khaki website, this material is "extremely abrasion resistant due to the double ply weave on both the warp and weft." This pant features 5 pockets; one seat pocket on each side, one hand pocket on the left, and two hand pockets on the right. One of the right hand pockets is much more subtle than the other. The back of the ankle cuffs is reinforced with extra material. According to the hang tag attached to the pants, they also feature an "action gusset." This is designed to avoid all seams coming together at one point and reduces stress on the seams. According to the Mountain Khaki website, the pants are designed with a "relaxed fit" and "11 in (28 cm) rise." The front fly secures with a metal button and a brass-looking YKK zipper. There is an embroidered MK logo just above the top right corner of the right seat pocket.

We were told that these pants run slightly small and that we should size accordingly. As a result, I requested and received a 36x34 pant. Typically, I wear a 34x34 pant. I assumed the addition of the fleece added some bulk to the pant and this was the cause of the sizing discrepancy. When the arrived, I tried them on and found them to be very large. I had a significant amount of excess material around the waist and the legs felt huge. As a result, I will be contacting customer service to exchange them for a smaller size. Other than the fit, these pants look great. The seams appear to be well-stitched, with only a few stray threads poking out. The face material of the pants does look extremely durable, but isn't as stiff as I was expecting. Other small touches, such as reinforced panels around pockets increases my confidence that these pants will be durable. The flannel lining looks very warm. The button hole at the fly is sized well; I don't have to struggle to get it buttoned and it seems secure when fastened.

I am excited to begin testing these pants, especially since it's snowing outside right now. Hopefully the smaller I size I exchange them for will fit better.

This concludes my Initial Report. I will append this report with my Field Report in approximately two months. Check back then for further details.

Thank you to Mountain Khakis and BackpackGearTest.org for giving me the opportunity to test these pants.

Reviews > Clothing > Pants and Shorts > Flannel Lined Original Mountain Pants > Test Report by Andrew Henrichs

Reviews > Clothing > Pants and Shorts > Flannel Lined Original Mountain Pants > Test Report by Andrew Henrichs