Up today are two Items from the always excellent Mountain Khakis:
First up, the Camber 107 Pant. Out of the box, the fabric resembled the same type of canvas you would see in construction site workwear, so I was expecting that same stiff, unyielding fit. But once I had them on, I was surprised to find the fabric had a nice bit of stretch. This was a little confusing as canvas usually takes a few washings before it stops feeling like you’re wearing a Tin Man costume. Turns out the geniuses at MK added 3% Spandex to the cotton to give them that extra flex. That, coupled with the gusseted crotch, and a just roomy enough fit, make them really comfortable to move around in, no matter if you are climbing rocks or climbing ladders.
Also of note are the wide, easy access front pockets, and the “quick draw” cellphone pocket on the thigh. The knee panels have double fabric, as does the heel side of the cuff making them quite durable.
The Good:
3% Spandex, who knew how great that could be?
gusseted crotch (if you’ve done martial arts, you’ll know)
excelent pockets, snap top cellphone pocket fits iPhone 6 with ease
durable construction
Comes with a bottle opener keychain
The Mountain Khakis Camber 107 Pant – $70 on Amazon
Second, The Yak Shirt:
The Yak Shirt has a weight and texture of heavy linen and a really nice, substantial feel when on. Made exclusively from a rare breed of blue haired yak, this shirt is sure to turn heads… okay, I was kidding about that part. The actual composition of the fabric is more interesting: 45% Hemp, 45% organic cotton, 5% wool, and finally 5% yak (the regular colored kind). Easy to move in, and a fabric that just gets better with time. Also comes in brown.
Good
Nice weight and feel
gets better with time
Yak! Fun to say!
Bad
No such thing as blue yaks
The Mountain Khakis Yak Shirt – $72 via Amazon
boring stuff: Mountain Khakis provided me with review samples of these items. This in no way effected my opinions or reviews. Images via Mountainkhakis.com