Decision made. If you do not absolutely need a hard shell for extreme conditions in the mountains, the Eisfeld Guide SO Pants Men are the perfect alternative and a chance to give your Nordwand HS Pants a day off. These hybrid soft shell pants combine wind-repellent, very breathable and elastic schoeller® dryskin with waterproof Mammut Drytechnology Pro material. Our Mammut Vertical Motion Construction™ ensures optimized ergonomics during alpine movement sequences in activities such as climbing and ski touring. This makes the Eisfeld Guide SO Pants Men our most versatile touring pants, complete with suspenders, a raised waistband at the back, a waist adjustment system that can be operated from the outside, side ventilation with snow protection and gaiters that fit over any mountaineering or ski boot. Dyneema® seam edge reinforcements withstand contact with crampons and sharp ski edges and practical climbing harness-compatible pockets hold everything you need within easy reach. In our opinion: the Eisfeld Guide SO Pants Men are an essential item in any mountaineer’s closet.