At 49 you would think I would have become less concerned about clothing, fit, functionality and all that. While my priorities have changed with age, I’m still as concerned about the fit of my trousers as I ever was. The days when I could drag on a pair of skintight flares for a head shaking session down Coniston dance are long gone. These days I’m more worried about whether my beer gut digs into the waist band, are they comfortable sat in front of a computer all day or even do they give you enough freedom of movement for climbing.


Gamut Pants do their stuff down the R+R Warehouse.

Some of my favourite trousers from the past have are from companies such as Gramicci, Mountain Hardwear and Patagonia. But as we all know very few manufacturers carry designs over from one season to the next so its often difficult to replace a trusted garment.

Gamut pants are my current favourite for all situations.

What’s good about them?

They seem to be very hard wearing; I’ve had mine for over a year and used them for work and trips to the climbing wall. They are cotton so very comfortable in warm weather, decent pockets that you can easily fit your wallet and phone into, excellent shape and construction, which allow for good freedom of movement when climbing.



What they are not, are light-weight trekking pants of multi pitch UK cragging pants but if you are looking for very comfortable trousers that look reasonably smart which can also be used for a broad range of outdoor activities then I would definitely recommend The Gamut Pant.

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