Versatile all-around pants - Mountain Equipment Ibex Mountain Pant - Men's

There's an assortment of hiking pants in my closet, but one has become my consistent go-to pair. I bought my first pair of Ibex Mountain Pants several years ago and they still function great after hundreds of miles of hiking, snowshoeing, scrambling, bushwhacking, and backpacking in the Colorado Rockies and Moab red rock country. I've even worn them on tens of thousands of miles of air travel. Why do I love these pants? Good balance of durability and weight, zippered pockets to keep things secure, a low profile belt, and a comfortable athletic fit with enough stretch to promote mobility. They also provide a surprising balance of breathability in the summer (albeit mostly at high altitude) and softshell wind-resistance/warmth in the winter (I rarely use a base layer or shell with these pants during moderate-intense activities in the Rockies). The Ibex Mountain Pants perform so well for me that I bought a second pair then my wife bought me a couple more, because she said she likes they way they look on me. If you're looking for something versatile that performs between basic and extreme, the Ibex Mountain Pants are a good option to consider.