Sitka Equinox Guard Pants - Subalpine

Sitka Equinox Guard Pants - 

The Equinox Guard Pant helps prevent contact with insects in three distinct ways: limited skin exposure, bite-reduction fabric and built-in Insect Shield® protection. Comfortable and moisture-wicking, especially in hot, humid conditions, the pant is made from a lightweight SITKA-developed fabric that promotes airflow and features zippered leg vents that expel heat when moving fast and zip up for extra protection. Internal leg gaiters helps prevent against ticks and chiggers from crawling up your legs when worn under socks.

• Lightweight, breathable fabric with raised internal grid pattern promotes maximum airflow
• Scent-free Insect Shield® repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums)
• Internal leg gaiters helps prevent ticks and chiggers from contacting your skin when worn under socks
• Two YKK® zippered side leg vents with mesh gussets expel heat when moving fast
• Front leg YKK® zip pockets for additional ventilation and storage
• Dedicated knife pocket
• Hidden suspender attachment points
• UPF 50+ protection; treated with Polygiene® Odor Control Technology
• Pair with Equinox Guard Hoody and Glove for additional head-to-toe protection from insects
• Total weight: 13.5 oz.

Balancing the need for comfort in hot conditions with preventing contact with insects, tick and chiggers runs a fine line. A lot of existing solutions are bulky, too hot, include DEET or release smell into the environment. The Equinox Guard Pant utilizes mechanical properties to help prevent contact with ticks and chiggers. A specialized high-gauge textile is utilized for comfortable, low-bulk internal leg gaiters designed to be worn inside socks, while textiles and vent promote air flow. Providing a second element of protection, the entire garment is treated with Insect Shield which Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, biting flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums), and does not require re-application.