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Summer Alpine trousers

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Crw6 21 Jan 2016

Hi ,

I have brought a pair of Rab Vapour Rise Guide pants. I'm now thinking they may be to warm for Alpine summer use.
Has anybody else used them and can anybody recommend another pair for summer alpine.
Thanks

LP 21 Jan 2016

In reply to Crw6:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/alpinism-pants-id_8010075.html

Job done.

The fly even undoes upwards! Most useful when Little LP has shrivelled in fear (and you have a harness on).

Jamie Hageman 21 Jan 2016

In reply to LP:

...and most importantly, if you forget what you're doing, you just unzip the side vents and what does it say? ALPINISM

Brass Nipples 21 Jan 2016

In reply to Crw6:

> Hi ,

> I have brought a pair of Rab Vapour Rise Guide pants. I'm now thinking they may be to warm for Alpine summer use.

> Has anybody else used them and can anybody recommend another pair for summer alpine.

> Thanks

Way too warm , they are more Scottish Winter

Crw6 22 Jan 2016

In reply to Crw6:

Thanks for the replies . I think I will return them.

nutme 22 Jan 2016

Ventilation zips make huge deference.
Summer alpinism is very hot.

Another option is to go in leggings and put shell at night or in shadow. It may be not that easy with crampons and you need to carry it in a backpack.

Post edited at 11:52