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    Mountain Hardwear Loafer 2 Pant Review

    Kevin GloverBy Kevin GloverFebruary 27, 2015No Comments3 Mins Read

    I suppose it’s just a fact of nature that climbers like comfortable clothing.  In the outdoors, function always takes priority over appearance and very often that bleeds through into daily city life.  A pant like the Mountain Hardwear Loafer offers the same up-for-anything flexibility, but with more attention to the form side of things.

    Mountain Hardwear Loafer 2 Features:

    • Cotton-poly-spandex blend is easily packed
    • Easy to wash and wear
    • Two back pockets
    • Extra-wide, soft waistband
    • Inseam: 30,32,34
    • Standard fit
    • Weight: 1 lb 1 oz / 470 g
    • Price: $70

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    Travel anywhere, climb everywhere

    In many respects, the Loafers are an ideal traveling pant.  They have a moderate fit which is neither too baggy nor too slim, plenty of pockets and a comfortable feel which is ideal for traveling.  I’ve been testing the Loafers primarily at my local climbing gym and they’ve made forays into downtown Spokane, too.

    I will clarify at the beginning that I am 5’11”, 185lbs and tested a 32″ waist line with the Loafer 2.  The waist was spot on and the fabric has a little bit of stretch, so it loosens up over time.  The pants are a good match for my body, with a moderate fit throughout.

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    The foundation of the Loafer 2 is a comfortable, soft fabric with an attractive grain to it.  It’s primarily a cotton blend with a little bit of spandex woven in to give it that coveted stretch.  Cotton is a summertime classic, of course, and it’s a nice material to wear if the temperatures are in the 90’s and you want to hop into a lake and then be wet for a long time.  Otherwise, though, remember that this cotton blend won’t quickly like synthetics well.  As I write this, of course, it’s February – I’m thinking of the long, hot summer days ahead.

    The Loafer 2’s pocket design is unapologetically straightforward: two front pockets (one of which with a separate knife sleeve) and two back pockets don’t provide a ton of extra security for the traveler, but it’s certainly a time-tested design.  Mountain Hardwear supplemented this with a zippered pocket on the right thigh for a little extra security for your valuables.

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    In general, Mountain Hardwear seems to be displaying their logo a little more prominently on their Spring 2015 products and the Loafers features a stitched-on flap right next to the right butt pocket – but, fortunately, it’s done in a subtle grey fabric.

    If you plan on purchasing the Loafer 2’s for a climbing pant, take note that they’re a trifle baggier than a dedicated climbing pant.  Every now and then I found myself shaking my leg to get a better view of a foothold; these pants are striking the balance between travel and sport, so keep that in mind.

    The Good

    • Comfortable fit with stretch waistband
    • Fabric has a nice handle, pleasant stretch
    • Zippered security pocket is a great touch

    The Bad

    • Perhaps a little baggier than suits my taste

    The Bottom Line: Loafer 2 Pants

    The Loafer 2 really are an excellent traveling pant and their stretchy base fabric has made them enjoyable for climbing and bouldering.  The zippered security pocket is a nice touch, but overall the relaxed and comfortable fit is what one me over to the Loafers.

    Buy Now: Available from Moosejaw.com

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    Kevin Glover lives, climbs and backpacks out of Spokane, WA. Originally from the Nevada high desert, he moved to the PNW ten years ago and has worked as a glacier and rock guide in the Washington Cascades. When not testing gear, he is a medical student at the University of Washington and will gladly check that rash out for you.

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