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Men’s Challenge Pants - Lightweight ToughDry®

£73.00
£73.00
Color: Java
Waist: 30
Inseam: 30
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Ruck, train, hike, embrace the suck. Challenge Pants weigh next to nothing, dry lightning fast, and don't fail. Proven by tens of thousands of hard chargers all over the galaxy of suck. And you can drink a victory beer in them too, with confidence.

Built with our proprietary super fast-drying, abrasion resistant, 2-way stretch ToughDry®fabric . Complete with cargo pockets, articulated knees, and a diamond gusset. You provide the weight, the miles, the work, and the DFQ (Don't F****** Quit) attitude.

FEATURES & SPECS
  • ToughDry® fabric is the same material used in our Simple Pants and Challenge Shorts, with a gram weight of 125 GSM.
  • 2 back pockets that flip inside out for easy cleaning
  • Super fast-drying, abrasion resistant with 2-way stretch
  • Cargo pockets feature interior drain holes and zip securely to the back
  • Diamond gusset (diamond shaped piece sewn into the crotch area) for extra stretch during high steps and squats
  • Articulated knees for greater range of motion
  • Horizontal front pockets to keep your stuff secure on the move
  • Curved waistband for better fit
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Fast Drying

ToughDry® dries lightning fast. Get in a hard workout, rinse off, dry off fast, and walk into the bar or work.

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Abrasion Resistant

We build our ToughDry® apparel out of 94% Nylon to make it tougher. It is the same durable fabric used to make the USA flag Neil Armstrong planted on the moon.

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Lightweight + 2-Way Stretch

At 125-187 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) all of our ToughDry® apparel is insanely lightweight. Plus infusing our fabric with Spandex creates added stretch + recovery.

Overall rating: 4.780335 / 5 from 478 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These lightweight Men’s Challenge Pants feature ToughDry® fabric, praised for its quick-drying and abrasion-resistant properties. Customers appreciate the pants' comfortable and durable design, with great functionality in the pockets and articulated knees. The fit is highly rated, though some suggest sizing down. The quality and material are highly regarded, making these pants a great choice for active individuals.

Summary topics

  • Pocket Functionality (10%): It was highlighted by customers that the pockets on these pants are great and highly praised for their functionality.
  • Drying Speed (5%): Customers expressed appreciation for the lightweight and quick-drying features of the pants. (100% agreement)
  • Pants Weight (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the weight of these pants, describing it as light and breathable.
  • Fabric Quality (3%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the fabric, which was described as super tough and worth the price.
  • Comfort and Fit (4%): It was reported by customers that the pants have an amazing feel and are highly praised for their fit and durability.

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Review highlights

  • "Light weight, tough, quick drying, and secure pockets make these great for GORUCK events." — Rob M.
  • "light weight, excellent quality, and additional inseam length make for comfortable fit." — Andrew S.
  • "Proper fit, great pockets, fast drying." — Bob G.

Reviews

The Best!

"These are hands down the best pants I own! So comfortable and extremely durable"

— Kyle S. (5/5)

Great pants

"I bought these after enjoying a pair of simple pants in mid weight. Great fabric and details on both pants. The pocket depth works well for my hands. Could be deeper for retaining contents. I appreciate the challenge pants cargo pockets for safe storage. Deep enough to hold a standard iPhone without flopping around excessively. I like the narrow seams and perforations for drainage rather than sewn mesh panels. They wash in a bucket and don’t seem to wear. Wish they had more stock right now. The challenge pants feel like the waist is an inch less than the pair of simple pants I have. The challenge fit me better."

— Matthew B. (5/5)

Super-fast Drying

"I haven't had a chance to beat these up yet, but they fit right. The material feels really thin, and they air-dried in about 2 minutes after the wash. I'm anxious to see how tough they are, based on other's reviews."

— Seth F. (5/5)

Tough is as tough does

"I wear these all the time. They flex, they're functional, lightweight but protective, easy to to pack for travel, fast-drying, and tough to tear. What else could you ask from clothes made for action?"

— Andrew D. (5/5)

High Quality

"Goruck clothing is tricky due to the cut. A few items fit me okay once I size down (American Polo, Merino tee, grid fleeces), the rest I would need to take to a tailor for it to fit correctly. If I win the Lotto, it’s happening, until then, I have found brands that simply fit me better."

— noahkameyer@gmail.com (3/5)

A good purchase

"This is the first pair of challenge pants I have purchased, and have not had the opportunity to put them to the test, yet. The have a good fit and seem like they will work great for me."

— Sherman D. (5/5)

Light and Comfy but Swishy Sounding

"My husband likes them a lot. They’re very light and comfy. However, they are very swishy! They make swish sounds when walking, so for that reason 4 stars"

— Kimberly L. (4/5)

Love these can’t wait for the other colors!

"I absolutely love these pants! They are great weight, tough and look cool. Rule number 1."

— Andy C. (5/5)

"Good fit. Excellent zippered pockets. Great quality."

— Sean (5/5)

Great pants

"Awesome pants that perform great on long rucks and serve as all-season pants given how they breathe."

— Stephen B. (5/5)

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