Patagonia Granite Crest Pants

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Patagonia’s Granite Crest Pants are lightweight, packable, and eco-friendly for wet hiking trips. Made from recycled nylon, they feature articulated knees, a gusseted crotch, long side zips, a snap waist, secure thigh pockets, and cuff tie-downs.

Patagonia says: 

The 3-layer Granite Crest Pants are ideal for all-day movement on the trail in wet conditions. They’re designed to be both high performance and responsibly made with NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon ripstop made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution; with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals). And, they meet our H2No® Performance Standard for waterproof/breathable protection and are Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

Our Verdict

Patagonia’s Granite Crest Pants are a lightweight, packable and environmentally-conscious option for staying dry and mobile on soggy trail adventures. The 3-layer H2No waterproof/breathable recycled nylon ripstop fabric meets Patagonia’s highest performance standard while using recycled fishing nets to reduce ocean plastic pollution.

Despite their low weight, the Granite Crests pack plenty of technical features. Articulated knees and a gusseted crotch allow excellent freedom of movement. Long side zips let you quickly vent and pull the pants over the boots. The snap waist also makes them convenient for putting on and taking off.

Little details like secure thigh pockets, cuff tie-downs and a clean leg opening enhance their on-trail functionality. The PFC-free DWR also provides reliable water repellency without toxic chemicals.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Shell is made of 3-layer H2No® Performance Standard NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon ripstop made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution; with a slick jersey backer, a waterproof/breathable barrier and a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals
• Lightweight and packable; separating waist with zip fly secures with snap
• Articulated knees for unrestricted mobility, and secure right-thigh pocket for easy access
• Coated, watertight side zips extend from cuff to hip for easy pull-on over boots and double as vents
• Designed with a clean cuff and tie-down loops to enhance mobility and packability
• Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labor

Specifications

• Small weighs: 275g
• Medium weighs: 289g
• Large weighs: 311g
• XLarge weighs: 328g

Material & Construction

• H2No® Performance Standard shell: 3-layer, 3-oz 30-denier NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon ripstop made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution; with a slick jersey backer, a waterproof/breathable barrier and a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals). Fair Trade Certified™ sewn

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