Gear Review: Haglofs Rugged II Mountain Pant

Kit Intro:

The Haglofs Rugged Mountains Pants have a very straightforward name and purpose. The natural tones let you blend in. The articulated construction means they move well and don’t restrict you even when rock climbing. The fabric is tough but quiet and would stand up to a tank in my opinion. The pockets are spacious and secure.

Loves:

Let’s not get techy here – these trousers live up to the name. Rugged. I don’t know what the fabrics are, but they are tough. They are also beautifully engineered. I have never gone out with these and wished I was wearing something different. Why? Everything

• They are warm, but they breathe well.
• They are hard as nails but comfortable and easy to move in.
• They perform beyond the call of duty – they shed light rain no bother, and they also shed sparks when I’m lighting a fire.
• They were made by someone who knows. I would say they are warm, but this is Scotland so most of the time warm is perfect.

For every activity that doesn’t involve being in the water, these are my trouser of choice.

Could be better:

Nothing. They’re great. It would be daft and gimmicky to suggest ways to improve a simply great pair of trousers.

Summary:

I would rate these trousers as highly as possible. They’re simple and effective. Put them on and forget about them as they simply do their job without fuss or annoyance. Out of all the fancy bits of kit I bring on trips, these are the thing that clients consistently ask where they can get some and why they’ve never heard of them before.