Hardscrabble Pants
$129.99
The Hardscrabble Pant was designed to conquer unforgiving country and shine in the face of extreme elements. Crafted using MTN-X2 multi-directional stretch technology, this piece was born to excel at providing comfort and range of motion, while facilitating superior breathability and quietness. The Hardscrabble is an excellent all season hunting pant that has been mountain tested for durability to ensure quality for all your rugged, dangerous hunting adventures.
WRONG SIZE RETURN WARRANTY: If you choose the wrong size we will pay for the cost of shipping until you are outfitted with the correct size of each item.
Fabric Details
- MTN-X2 Soft-Shell Face Fabric
- 100% Polyester
Product Features
- Anatomical Fit
- Interior Waist Grip Band
- Gusseted Crotch
- Dual Zippered Cargo Pockets
- Dual Zippered rear pockets
- Water Resistant
- Mountain Durable
- Ultra-Quiet
Recommended Use
All SeasonDetails
The Hardscrabble Pant is the perfect all season pant with plenty of features that make it the obvious choice as your go to mens hunting pant. The interior grip waistband will keep pants around your hips where they belong, even after scrambling up a steep mountainside. When the thermals rise, reach for the dual zippered side vents to exhaust heat quickly allowing you to stay cool, dry, and comfortable during extended hunts. Dual zippered cargo pockets anatomically situated to ensure gear items are protected and easily accessible. And, to ensure these pants don’t let you down, every corner of this pant has been tested by extreme hunters who expect nothing but the best from their gear.
Special Technology
- Durable Water-Resistant Teflon Shield+
- YKK Zippers
- Zippered Side Vents
Jared –
These pants are awesome. Very durable and comfortable. I’ve had multiple high end hunting pants and these by far are the most versatile of them all. The vents on the side of the pants are great when the day gets hot and you need some extra ventilation. They are very quiet when going through the thick brush and the stretch makes it so you can climb over rocks/logs with out ripping out the crotch. I give these pants a 5 Star rating.
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shaneswo (verified owner) –
Every piece of SKRE gear I have purchased fits like it was made for me. I love the versatility of the Hardscrabble Pants. They are warm enough for cool mornings and evenings, but vent heat very well on hot days. Extremely durable and flexible, allowing total mobility. These pants could not be better.
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Jon Robertson (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
The hardscrabble pants are equal to any other pant on the market in their class. I have worn them on 85Deg hunts and 40deg hunts and they have exceeded my expectations.
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rad30277 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I bought 3 pairs of these pants in preparation for an 8 day hunt during CO’s second rifle season. Temps ran anywhere from below freezing to about the mid-40s during that week. I hunted in snow and wind and never got wet. I layered up well, so I never really got cold, either; just a little chilled. The pants fit me very well. I’m 6’2″ and 218 lbs. I wear a 36″x 34″ in everyday pants, so I ordered the 38s and these run true to Skre’s sizing recommendations. They fit me perfectly. Plenty of room to hunt, hike, walk, bend, etc. without binding.
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rushy24 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
This is my first purchase of performance hunting apparel and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I used it this year on a late September Idaho elk hunt where we saw rain, sleet, and still had some warmer afternoon afternoon temperatures other days. Put them to the test through some pretty thick country for 6 days straight and they held up perfectly! Everything about these pants hav been well thought out and constructed. The pockets are right where they need to be and there’s plenty of them! The vents are easily accessible and do a tremendous job during a strenuous climb or just when it’s a little warmer out.
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tsmoke74 –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
The Hardscrabble pants are a staple in my hunting clothes arsenal. They have tough, comfortable pants that have not let me down one time. I’m a Midwest whitetail hunter so I choose the summit pattern as it blends in great in the hardwoods I hunt. My only wish, is that the pants had some sort of cuff retention system. I’m 5′ 7′ so the pants run a tad bit long and there is not a way to button, snap or Velcro the pant legs down to work with my lace up boots, one fix is to purchase the SKRE gaitors. Overall though they get a 5 star rating from me!
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nkron34 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I bought these for an early season elk hunt. I was a little worried they would be too warm, not the case at all with the vents open I never got too warm. The material outperformed all my expectations and are hands down the best hunting pants I have purchased to date. Will be a loyal customer for years to come.
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Gregory Brumett (verified owner) –
Excellent pants, they felt a little tight in the thigh when I first put them on but after a little bit they stretched out. Love the side vents and inside band on the waist. Used them for deer and elk they are very durable and pretty quiet. Would definitly buy again.
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John Scarrott (verified owner) –
THE BEST!!! I had been in the process of trying to find the ultimate pant. This was the 4th of the top brands I ended up trying. The comfort and durability is unmatched. After 14 straight days of elk hunting they would pass as new. I will not be trying another brand. All SKRE for me from now on!
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gaffney.daniel92 (verified owner) –
Upon first receiving these pants my initial thought was, too heavy for September. I used them on day one and to my surprise, despite the heavier feel compared to your basic 4 way stretch fabric pant everyone offers, these pants made me fall in love with them. The side zips are the game changer. When the sun gets high and the temps move north, i unzipped the sides and the front pockets and I never felt clammy, or uncomfortable. Despite being heavier just know these will certainly work for any early September hunt you may be on. The only reason for 4 stars was one pant leg is shorter than the other. Other than that I have 0 issues. Trust Mike, trust SKRE and hunt with confidence.
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redeich (verified owner) –
Oh crack! These pants have got through two seasons of hard hunting, with me. They’re like wearing a pair of pjs, but durable! I love the pocket lining. It feels great. No items have fallen out of any of the many pockets. They do pick up “stick tights”, in the Midwest, but are easily shed with a butter knife. Pair these with SKRE underlayers, and you can’t go wrong. They buck the frigid wind, yet you can regulate you temp on hot days, with the hip vents. A feature that isn’t mentioned, yet should be on every pair of pants made, is the thin silicone band, inside the waist. It securely holds any shirt in place, so that you can be in all sorts of positions without fear of your shirt coming untucked.
I do wish that the crotch had more room, but I guess it keeps me more streamlined, so I don’t have a rudder digging into the ground, when crawling.
I literally want to wear these pants every day.
SKRE Nation!
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Pete Herbst (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Used for whitetail hunting a few times in Wisconsin. When it’s been a little colder, I’ve worn sweatpants under without any issue. Have also worn over hip boots. After they get a little wet, they drive very quickly. Air vents are a nice touch for longer walks deep into public. For true.
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zimmermanbk (verified owner) –
Love these pants. I’m 5’11” 210 lbs. Work out regularly. These pants stretch and don’t sag in the back side. Waist in 36 on the tape. And ordered a 36. Fit great.
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rmsmith (verified owner) –
SKRE is the first high end camo I’ve ever bought. I’ve always settled for cheaper stuff with the attitude “this will work just fine” thinking spending an arm and a leg for camo was for folks with more money than sense and that it was all just a gimmick. I finally decided to give SKRE a shot and ordered a couple Wasatch shirts and the Hardscrabble pants for Christmas. Well, like anybody with new toys, I couldn’t wait to put the gear to use. The pants fit excellent and I liked that the inseams were finally long enough. I did order my regular size (36T) but if I order more, I’d go up a size just for a little more room. The material was awesome at repelling water and snow. I wore them on a day where it was snowing, the high was 23 degrees with 15 mph winds while I was jumpshooting ducks off a local river, so it was bitter cold. I wore the pants with no thermals underneath. Surprisingly, my legs were comfortable all day. Not wet, not cold, nothing…. and I didn’t overheat on the hike back to the truck. These pants are the best hunting pants I’ve ever worn and were worth every penny. I really look forward to wearing them scouting this summer and hunting elk and mulies this fall.
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claycourington (verified owner) –
These pant are great. This fitting is comfortable but remember that this system is meant to be layered so make sure to size accordingly. Even though these pants are not quoted as rain gear, the pants as well as the matching jacket kept me very very dry during several rains. I hunt the southeast and midwest for whitetails and turkeys and love this system.
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dafalish95 (verified owner) –
Skre killed it with these pants. More comfortable than any other pants you will wear. Also very durable and breathable. They can be used for early season, or throw a layer underneath and be fine in the subzero late season in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. These are priceless!
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Colton –
The hardscrabble pants are are the top of its class. They have great ventilation and amazing maneuverability. A person can hike all day in these pants while maintaining perfect temperature. I have put some miles on in these pants and they are holding up great. would recommend them to anyone looking for great quality at a reasonable price.
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Howard W. –
Wow. Just WOW. These are awesome, lightweight, but sturdy pants. I recently wore them on a moose hunt in Maine, where over the week the temperatures went from the 80s down to the 30s. They worked great throughout, particularly when matched with the Kaibab base layers. On hot days, or after long hikes, the side vents were just amazing, and the material was tough as nails moving through alder thickets and crawling on the ground. The pockets are placed well and sit tight agains the body, so they don’t get caught up as much as other pants do when going through brush. Looking forward to wearing these all fall during archery hunts for deer. A great pair of pants that are sure to give me years and years of service.
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Clark (verified owner) –
I have had the hardscrabble pants for two years. I consider their sizing excellent as they are one of the few product lines out there that make their pants for people who are taller than wider. I have had their competitor’s pants also, and I had to dart the waist line in 4 places to make the waist slim enough and the legs are barely long enough. So the sizing of the Hardscrabble for my 6 foot 170 lb long legged frame is excellent. The pants are durable and the cammo pattern shows no sign of fading. The fabric is slightly heavier then the competition model. The silicon inner waist line shirt retainer I see no need for while hunting. My only complaint with this product is the ventilation zippers. I hope it was only the pair I bought, but the ventilation zippers on the inside of the pant legs need to have the upper and lower ends covered with a piece of cloth. Imagine the plastic end of a coil zipper sticking out a 1/4 inch and scratching your leg every stride with no long johns on. This is irritating enough that I will have to figure out a way to sew a patch of cloth over the zipper ends inside the pant leg. This is the only reason I didn’t rate the product a 4 or 5. Funny that I see only 5 star ratings on your web site.
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areid (verified owner) –
I recieved my pants last month, i am a 6-2 230 with thick legs and have a hard time finding pants that are not restricting. Putting these on was a, where have these been all my life moment. Feel great, everything about then, better than expected. Also on top of that, Mike is absolutely on it.. My wife wasnt thrilled with my initial decision to buy one of the more expensive bundles before i had ever really tried the gear.. i did this on a late saturday night, I emailed Mike monday morning, he got a hold of me right away,changed my order and i received it days later. Settled on these Pants and the Vest. After wearing these, and the service, I bought the Jacket today, and will be adding more Skre gear
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txsunriseoutdoors (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
The Hardscrabble pant is incredibly tough, durable, and quiet. The stretch they have is amazing. The first time I put them on I did squats in front of my wife to show her all the mobility I had. Currently in my second season of using SKRE products. The HS pant works great for me down to about 45 degrees with their merino base layer. I’m in Texas. 45 probably isn’t cold to those out west. With that said, I am a static hunter (pop up blinds, tree stands) and my legs were getting cold. I just purchased the new Kodiak pant which should take care of the problems I was having. Absolutely love all of my gear.
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Cfmoore75 –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Great pants! Hold up great when pushing through brush. Side vents are excellent for cooling off when hiking steep inclines or when the afternoons get warm.
Quality product like all of the gear that I have purchased from SKRE
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Cameron Yamaura (verified owner) –
Pants worked great on elk archery hunt in Oregon. They were cool enough with vents open to hike at 80+ degrees and warm enough at about 45degrees in the morning. Only thing I would change about these pants would be a more tapered fit on the legs since they are wide at bottom they tend to soak up dew and water a little more than other pants I have. They did hold much better to snags and fabric pulls compared to my kuiu attack pants. The rubber band inside the waist band does a great job holding in your under shirt also.
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ackerconstruction33 –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Very comfortable pants, fit true to size. These pants are warm and block wind well, but are not too hot for early September hunts. I’ve worn them through two Montana hunting seasons from archery antelope to late season elk and they have held up great.
I have the Mountain ascent pattern and they blend in well from sagebrush flats to alpine terrain.
I like the thigh vents, they work well, but sometimes they work their way open and allow a cold draft to slip in. This is not a big deal, but I think if the zippers opened up instead of down this problem would not exist.
These are great pants and are well worth the price. They are tough as nails and have exceeded my expectations.
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curtlane2011 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Took these out in November in New York and with two base layers these pants held up great. Purchased the Kodiak pants recently for added insulation for late season as I got a little cold towards the end of the hunt but absolutely amazing pants. Durable, warm. LOVE the waist band and added grip strips inside. Probably the best hunting pants I’ve ever owned.
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bridoering (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Quiet, blocked the wind, comfortable, and fit as advertised. With the merino layer below, these were great down to around 30 degrees. Cooler than that, and I was reaching for the Kodiak pants. Vents on the side are a HUGE plus when hiking to that next spot. When closed, no air passed through while glassing. I would definitely buy another pair, but these look brand new after a week and a half in the mountains with snow & mud. I thought the pockets were well placed, but after wearing the Kodiak with the extra front pocket, I wish these also had the four front pockets.
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Question
hornhunter22 –
How quiet are these pants? I’ve tried lots of pants and I’m looking for something that doesn’t sound like a crashing garbage bag?
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Jeffrey Eason (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I have researched and tried other brands, but nothing compares to the quality, fit, and concealment that SKRE offers. The Hardscrabble Pant held up to the elements in my mid-late season elk hunt. They were quiet while stalking/crawling through brush and the near silent zippers were forgiving when I needed access to a little cool air on the hips.
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drtybrd83 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
These pants may be as close to perfect as you’ll ever find if you’re looking for an active fit, feature rich pant made of material that wears like iron.
Fit – Athletic cut with a true-to-size waist and the right dimensions for an active hunt. The waist sits low to keep your belt well under your pack’s waist belt, but they never feel like they’re too low or slipping down. I love that they have common sizes in Tall. Plenty of length for climbing and crawling around without the cuffs riding up and loading your boots with junk.
Features – The pockets are in all the right places. I like how they are mesh lined, so if you don’t have anything in them you can unzip them for additional venting, in addition to the dedicated side vents that already really dump heat when needed. The silicone band around the inside waist is a nice touch. Nobody should make an active hunting pant without this feature.
Material – This material is the perfect blend of stretch without sacrificing one bit of durability. I’ve crawled through a lot of junk that would destroy other pants. At first I was hesitant because I wanted to keep my new camo nice, but figured I bought it to use so dove right in. The material held up to everything I have thrown at it so far and looks darn near as perfect as when they were new. The surface is also smooth enough to shed most burrs and stickers. Some of the really fine haired ones will stick, but they brush right off with one wipe. The DWR treatment does a really good job of shedding light rain. The fabric also does a great job of cutting the wind, but somehow never gets too hot when you’re really working hard.
For their designed purpose, I can’t think of anything these pants are missing.
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Shane D (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
No matter the element I was comfortable in these pants. 15-80 degrees and I only needed this single article. Very comfortable, quiet, durable. After an aggressive archery season they look like they just came out of the box.
Suggestion. I wish they had a cuff strap like the hard scrabble jacket does at the wrist or some more of that killer no slip from the waistband. That aside, I highly recommend these pants!
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kpmckinney (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product was too small and I had to exchange for a bigger size
Used these during Elk season, they were great kept me warm in the morning and cool later in the day, the leg vents worked great, very durable in the rocky terrain we were hunting in.
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Jeffrey Kuntz (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product was too small and I had to exchange for a bigger size
These pants are quiet, breathable, comfortable and as warm as I expected them to be. The brush off the wind and light rain and don’t seem to want to snag when busting through some brush. I did have to return them for a bigger size, but the customer service was top notch and the exchange was the most pleasant I’ve had with an online order. I’m very happy with this purchase.
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jdubb1977 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
This is my first pair of higher end hunting pants. Previously I’d been wearing your typical baggy cargo camo pants. What an improvement! Fit and feel has been great. They’re quiet and super durable. I’ve bushwhacked my way thought some nasty underbrush and they still look new. The heat dump zippers are absolute genius.
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natehunts –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I bought a pair of Hardscrabble pants two years ago and they have become my go-to hunting pant for mid to late season deer/elk hunts. I have used other big name brand pants, and one company in particular I have tried 4 different pants all of which have ripped their first or second time out hunting. I have hunted hard in my Hardscrabbles and they have zero rips or tears even having gone through some of the thickest and worst country there is. They fit fantastic and are very comfortable and I love the hip vents! I’ve gotten rid of my other pants and am sticking with SKRE for now.
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chasefoster17 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
These pants are fantastic! They’re very comfortable and durable. I’ve only worn them in a little warmer climate than I anticipated, but they still kept me fairly cool. Being 6’4, I found it amazing that SKRE offers these in 34 talls. They were plenty long enough and left me high satisfied.
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Zvdrill (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product was too small and I had to exchange for a bigger size
Bought this product and the hardscrabble jacket after reading so many great reviews. So I’ll try and keep this short and sweet.
I personally do well with the cold. So for the September elk hunt this year 2019 I didn’t need the jacket as it was 50-70 degrees each day regardless if I was at 8,00ft or 11,500ft in elevation.
The hardscrabble pants were absolutely great! The vents were a lifesaver during the daytime hiking. The hardscrabble jacket was too warm for me in this hunt so it sat in my pack. The pants are comfortable, great pocket space, quiet in the woods, and blend well. Sizing is tough as I’m a muscular guy either big legs so they were a bit tight, but never uncomfortable and they didn’t tear climbing through and over and under dead falls.
For my October mule deer hunt weather was drastically different. High teens to low twenties and snow. First day I went with no warning layers under besides the merino top from skre. Went fine for hiking but sitting got cool fast even with the jacket. So the second day I threw on some thermal tops and bottoms and set out. That combo worked perfectly for hiking in the cold and sitting for a hour or two at a time in different areas. The hardscrabble jacket and pants really do break the wind very well which was all I needed to stay warm either those thermals on.
I have to say I won’t use another brands camo ever again. I’m in the process of talking all of my hunting party into the same gear.
Thanks again Skre for everything. Your products and customer service are unmatched in my opinion!
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jlswack (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
The Hardscrabble pants are a great product! I recently used the Hardscrabble pants on a week long back country Elk hunt in Colorado. These pants were put to the ultimate test and they performed great! We were trekking through a lot of nasty blow down and snags were inevitable but these pants never tore. I was with a buddy who had a pair of a very well know brand of hunting pants that did tear in the blow down, but the Hardscrabble handled it like a champ! These pants went through an entire week of no washing and no showers, but they somehow managed to not stink. One day we got caught in the rain all day and these pants did get saturated but what was impressive was how quickly they dried. I hung them under a rain fly throughout the night and the next morning they were basically dry. Overall I am very happy with these pants and plan to get years of abuse out of them.
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Kevin Straub (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Great fit. Used for Montana archery Elk and eastern Montana antelope. Warm layered up or great as stand alone. The vents came in handy for a long pack out.
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stephantaxidermy –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Awesome product and super comfy
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keithchampagne71 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Great pants. Put them through a lot of brush over and under a ton of down trees in the mountains. Very durable pants. No rips or holes. They kept me warm even in the low teens with a medium base layer underneath..
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jvburton1 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I was a little about a 9 day early season eastern deer hunt. The weather called for mid 50 F to upper 80’s. I was comfortable during scouring and long sits in the stand. I am so satisfied….glad I bought two pair!
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Steven Nielson (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
Great all around pants. Great for early season, mid season, and late season.
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brettduvall24 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I’ve loved the pants as soon as I bought them. Fit great, comfy, and surprisingly warmer than I would have imagined. The only issue I have with them is that the back zipper ripped off my back pocket on only my second year with them. All I’ve used that zipper for is grabbing my wallet out. It could be that my pair just had bad seams. I’m hoping I can get them repaired, because they are very nice pants.
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Tim McMorrow (verified owner) –
I used the hard scrabble pants elk hunting this year. I wore them in all weather, from the 30’s to high 80’s. Love the tacky strip inside the waste band and the zippered pockets with oversized grips. They proved durable and rugged. Would suggest the to my friends and family.
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Jake Ruck (verified owner) –
In the past 10 days we put your skre gear thru the wringer 24 miles deep in the Montana mountains. We wore it day in- day out, up and down mountains, 100+ miles on horses, in rivers, 30 degrees to 90 degrees, and it never disappointed. The wildfires made us evacuate camp via horse for an all night ride to nearest USFS ranger station, Schafer. Thru it all Skre held up, had great breath-ability during day and warmth at night, while blending in well to all variations of our mountain and tree environment. Keep it up.
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Mont –
Mont. These pants are great the stretch in them is awsome. They were very comfortable and i can tell they will hold up to my test of being in the mountains with me. These pants are also very reliable in the rain the water resistant performed above my expectations.
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Shane (verified owner) –
I have put these pants to the test all fall and winter, let me tell you they have passed the test! By far the most durable and comfortable pant I have worn. The pattern has gone with every type of terrain I’ve hunted in from desert to high country and great for all types of weather conditions. Definitely grab a size larger than you normally would, but overall extremely happy with these pants!
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Taylor pearson –
The hard scrabble pant is no joke. It’s my go to pant for any season. Extremely comfortable with the 4 way stretch. Very breathable and still very warm. Skre doesn’t cut any corners on any of the products
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Brian Cillessen (verified owner) –
I’ve used the Hardscrabble Pant in a myriad of different environments with temperatures varying drastically over the course of the day. The athletic fit is superb and is well suited for navigating through natural obstacles such as dead-fall and boulder fields. I am especially happy with the durability and have logged at least 60 days in the field with the same pair of pants. The vented legs are a huge bonus and keep the pants comfortable throughout the day. Versatility is the name of the game and these pants are well suited for hunting from the plains to the mountains and everything in-between.
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Patrick –
I was overly pleased when I received my shipment. The construction is great with amazing attention to details. The waist band has a no -slip grip on it, the material is durable yet light and airy. They are great ventilation zippers on the upper leg, where you want them. They are quiet when walking and the camo pattern is impressive. I definitely recommend!
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Capri (verified owner) –
These are the best hunting pants I’ve owned. For 14 years I’ve been searching for pants that fit tall skinny guys and I finally found them. They keep me warm during the cold without being too bulky! They have vents for the hotter days to cool you down as well! I hunt harder than the average person and they have held up better than my underarmour pants ever did. These are durable, comfortable, and fit well. The camo is amazing camoflauge as well! My wife and I love Skre Gear and will continue to buy their gear, we can trust it to do what we need during our many hunts! We highly recommend Skre Gear.
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Jake Athay (verified owner) –
As an avid archery hunter I have always dreamed of a pant that was light enough to keep me from getting to hot in the warm temperatures of archery season but yet durable enough to last in the rugged terrain the high country has to offer. Last year at the hunting expo in salt lake my brothers and I stopped by the SKRE booth and I realized that my dream of the perfect early season pant had come true! I have owned these pants for a year now and been on many high country hunts/scouting trips with these and it’s one of my favorite pieces. Wether it’s walking through thick brush or crawling on rocks stalking a high country muley this pant has exceeded my expectations of comfort, durability, and temperature control. The rubber on the inside of the waist is a great feature of this pant allowing you to maneuver in any way you need without having to worry about your pants sliding around or falling off. The vents on the sides allow for excellent temperature control when the heat is up and you’re on that long pack into your backcountry camp or hauling out that heavy load from a successful hunt. I would recommend this product to anyone who is in search of the perfect early season pant!
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Christian Armstrong (verified owner) –
One piece of gear I’ve always had a hard time finding that was just perfect, was a flexible hunting pant. These are by far the most phenomenal pants I’ve ever seen. The durability, fit, and design is everything a backcountry hunter could ask for. The athletic fit is great, but could possibly yield the need to order a size up depending on your shape. Top notch product
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Cody Ralph –
These pants are awesome! Haven’t had them for very long but am extremely excited to try them out this upcoming hunting season. Walked in shin height snow and was raining first time I wore them shed hunting, did about 6 miles with no base layer and I stayed dry and warm all day. They fit amazing, great material, and Mike could not be nicer dealing with you. Customer service alone this company should be in your closet!
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Nick Emmerton (verified owner) –
I am beyond satisfied with the durability, warmth, comfortableness, and overall awesomeness of these pants. I stayed warm and dry during the wet deer season here in eastern Washington. And I successful stayed warm throughout the cold cold COLD duck season! I can’t wait to hit the hills when the snow melts a little more and find some bone in these still freezing temps! Good thing I’ll be warm!
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John Niemi (verified owner) –
I bought these and the jacket for a hunting trip to Montana. The pants run small so plan on getting a size larger. They are very comfortable and seem to be very well constructed. I used them for five days with lots of hiking in temperatures from 30 – 70 degrees. I used a light base layer underneath and was very comfortable throughout the day. The side vents are awesome in letting the heat out and they have plenty of pockets for storing items. I also really liked the small rubberized band inside the waistband. It really helped keep my shirt tucked in and the pants from falling down when hiking around with a pack on all day.
The quality of the SKRE gear I have purchased has been great and I can’t wait to use it during the upcoming elk season. I’ll also definitely be purchasing more.
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Tyler (verified owner) –
I’ve had the Hardscrabble Pants for over a year now and have been nothing but pleased with their performance. They are comfortable, durable and easy on the eyes with the premium Hardscrabble camo pattern.
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David (verified owner) –
Just got the hardscrable pants I ordered a size larger and they fit perfect! Awesome customer service by the way.
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Hunter –
Ever since my brothers and I @Public Land Sportsmen laid eyes on SKRE at the WHE we had to get our hands on some! The Hardscrabbles are the most comfortable, versatile pants I’ve owned and I’ve worn it all. Kryptek, Core4Element, Sitka, you name it. These pants are by far my favorite pants so far. They fit me perfectly and I love the availability of the Tall sizes, because I’m over 6ft tall. The leg zips are perfect during the elevation gain to get to your glassing spot or on warmer afternoons when you need ventilation. Great product! Life customer!
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Jake (verified owner) –
These babies are nice . The fit and feel are great. The side vents really help let that mid to late day heat out. I am 6’2 with more leg than torso. The 36T fits good for length. I would say that the waist is runs small. I wear a 34w-36 inseam in all my jeans. These pants in a 36w are slightly tight around my hips and glutes. No resistance in the knees when I was climbing.
Just beware of them running small, this will help you from having a return for wrong size.
Overall a great pant vs price. Will be adding more to my collection.
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Austen (verified owner) –
Took out these pants several times and was impressed. They are very breathable and flexible which is nice for steep climbs and difficult terrain. I wore an old base layer underneath and was also comfortable sitting for periods of time in windy temps around 30 degrees. THe pants did well in light rain but do get wet in downpours, which makes sense as they are not mean to be a rain shell. Look forward to testing out the gear as temps drop and the mountains get snow. Overall I would recommend.
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Frank Clause (verified owner) –
These pants are great. I was unable to find long inseams in stock with other brands. I found out about Skre on .Monster Muleys and ended up purchasing the hardscrabble pant in 34 long. They fit my 6′ 1″ long leg frame perfect and I really like the tacky band inside the waist, the side vents and price. They were comfortable in the field and blood washed out easily after my recent mule deer harvest. My only major complaint was the fly is to short. I emailed Mike and he got back to me with in an hour to let me know that the fly will be 1 1/2 nches longer in future production. Great customer service, great product. I will buy more pieces in the future. Would love to see a solid earth tone color choise in the Hardscrable pant in the future too.
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Ben Dettamanti –
I have been very pleased with the combination of durability and comfort these pants provide. I am very tough on clothing. I spend a lot of time in the thick oak and mahogany picking up sheds and hunting deer. These pants have lasted better than any I have ever owned. Most other brands seem to rip and tear but the skre fabric is much more durable. They also have plenty of stretch so I can move and hike in thick county. Add to that a great pattern and its five stars from me.
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Kirk (verified owner) –
These pants fit great. Most other companies pants ride lower on my hips and end up creating a uncomfortable fit after a short while into a hunt. The pockets are placed perfect and the hip zips are a great feature for when those cold mornings warm up. I wear a 33 in most jeans and ordered a 34. They fit nice but if I was going to add a base layer I would probably want to get a 36. Hope this helps somebody.
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Jesse Lake (verified owner) –
The quality and design of these pants have gone far above my expectations. The waist can stretch to create a super comfortable fit without falling down. The material is of superior quality and will withstand any condition and terrain. Great fitting pant that is easy to move in. I would highly recommend this product.
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John (verified owner) –
These pants are great. Have not had them for long but tried them out on recent turkey hunt. Worked very well. Rained temps in 30’s and I stayed nice and comfortable. Agree that fit runs a little small. I typically wear 30-31 waist got the 32 which fit great. I know I will appreciate side zips once warms up. Overall happy with purchase.
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Jed Hinkins –
I’ve owned all the major Camo brands and SKRE is quickly becoming my go-to camo. I drew a once in a lifetime goat hunt and used my SKRE gear for the first time on that hunt. I had to make a long stalk in on the goats without a lot of cover and my SKRE got me in close enought to seal the deal! Love my SKRE clothing.
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Remington –
Very breathable and moderately light weight, love the side zips! Perfect year round hunting pant, can unzip sides and or add layers.
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Beau Brother (verified owner) –
Awesome pants. Very comfortable, they are not waterproof but dry very fast after being soaking wet from the rain. The vents on the side helped cool nice when archery hunting in August. I did get a size bigger and they fit nicely
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Eric –
I wear these pants early in the year for horn hunting, in September for bow season and October with thermals underneath for riffle season. They fit perfect, without restriction and are very comfortable. The material is quiet and durable. I highly recommend these pants.
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Trent Smythe –
These pants are second to NONE! The four way strech allows me to move in ways other pants just don’t allow. Also, the material is very quiet; which allows me to put a good stalk on an animal. Bottom line is these pants can write checks you CAN cash!
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Brad Mincic –
Awesome pair of pants wore in Colorado elk archery hunt.
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Dan Bower (verified owner) –
The Hardscrabble Pants provided the versatility and durability I needed in a hunting pant. The material is both durable and flexible. Also the fabric is very breathable…this combined with the vent pockets make this my go to pant for hunting in conditions that go from cold to hot. Plus, if you use them as much as I do you want a pant that cleans up well and that keeps the integrity of SKRE’s unmatched camo pattern–easily the best hunting pants I have owned.
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Thayne Christensen (verified owner) –
These pants are awesome not only do they shed water and then not feel wet when they are, if you snag your pants on any barbed wire they wont tear like denim. Great pants and are extremely comfortable and forgiving when hiking
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Troy McLeod (verified owner) –
Simply awesome pants. If they made these in colors other than camo I would wear them everyday. The stretch allows full range of motion and comfort even when you put a couple insulation layers under them. The pockets and side vents really help keep the boys cool when you are doing a lot of walking/hiking.
I do recommend going up a size or two from normal depending on how you like your pants to fit and if you will have multiple layers. I originally went up one size but swapped them out for two sizes up so I could have multiple insulation layers without them getting too tight.
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Ben O. –
I grew up mountaineering, so hunting gear has pretty much always left me wanting more (except kuiu, Sitka.)
Tried these pants and all I can say is WOW!
Fit is a little small as noted, but the construction is perfect!
I have been a fan of the kuiu attack pants from day one but these knock them out. Feels like I’m wearing my pajamas, but tough enough to withstand hundreds of miles of sage brush and scrub oak.
The pattern is perfect for sage and high alpine. Still breaks up enough for heavy timber.
After wearing it all summer scouting, and two weeks of archery antelope I’m a skre guy..
Just wish they would make solid colors.!!!
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Anthony Davis (verified owner) –
I wear a 32×32 Levi and went up a size like everyone says and it was spot on. Fit snug and able to get my under layers on without being to uncomfortable. Broke them in on a hike up here in Alaska. I felt like a mountain ninja it was the most enjoyable scouting trip in memory. Breaking through brush and not getting stabbed my the prickles and the dew wasn’t really sticking. And surprisingly quiet. Going to be nice for early season and late season (with some under layer or two). I am very impressed and am kicking myself for not just buying the bundle deal now. Sold on this product and look forward to buying more products in the future. Add another family to the buyers list! Thanks keep it up!
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Alicia Hernandez –
These pants are lightweight, comfortable, and durable. I wear these pants all throughout deer season, turkey season, and shed hunting! Being a woman on the small side, I ordered the smallest size available. They are still a little big, but they hold up just fine! I am definitely looking forward to the women’s line coming soon! SKRE offers great quality gear with excellent customer service!
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Steve Ereth (verified owner) –
Excellent for Montana climate. Tough, comfortable and reasonably priced. Very water repellent and the outer fabric dries quickly. No need for rain gear with these. I’ve got around 30 days of backpack mountain hunting on these and they are holding up better then the expensive brand I normally use. Blood washes out easily. Order a size up. Outstanding outer layer for spot and stock mountain hunting!
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Nick Wyatt (verified owner) –
Wore these pants on a 5 day November elk hunt last fall. The stretch fabric is soft, supple and super comfortable. No binding, even when climbing through steep, rugged terrain. Ample pockets for storage without being obnoxious when full. My only criticism is that the legs seem to be a bit baggy for my liking, especially considering the athletic fit of the other gear offered by SKRE. All in all, a great value for what you pay for a quality, comfortable, well made pair of pants. Would definitely purchase again.
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Sam Weaver –
Hardscrabbles are some of the most versatile pants I own. They due very well in cooler weather and the Teflon coating beads water off to keep them from soaking though. If you get that unexpected unseasonably warm day or really pushing hard and working up a sweat, simply open up the hip zips and cool off. This is a great pant design.
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Ryan (verified owner) –
Great pants. Haven’t used them as much as I wish I had yet but have done some hiking in the mountains and so far I am pleased overall! The feel, fit, and flexibility is very nice. I called with some questions prior to purchasing and Mike was very helpful and informative. Definitely looking forward to using them more.
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T.J. (verified owner) –
I bought these pants as well as the hardscrabble jacket for a sept. elk hunt in Montana last fall. We hike 8-12 miles daily up and down the ridges. I had planned on alternating these with my other store bought camo throughout the long week. Well, they were awesome…I wore them every day. They are stretchy and comfortable to hike in. They are tough…just stay away from fire embers. The tacky inner waistband keeps your pack from shoving them down in the back. The best part is the zip vents on the side thigh. Zipped they keep you warm in the mornings, but then unzip and you stay cool up the ridge in the afternoon. Get em, you wont regret it. Also, order a size larger than you normally wear.
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Cody Peterson (verified owner) –
Very affordable and very tough. If you only buy one pair of camo pants for year-round hunting then these are for you. Very comfortable to hike in. They perform great in hot and cold temperatures. I will be wearing these pants on every hunt this year.
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Sean Smith –
These pants are great. They are very durable for going through thick brush and also very comfortable. The side vents are a must. I dont think I could own a pair without them now.
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Keri (verified owner) –
Extremely satisfied and happy with my purchase. These are by far the most comfortable pants. They are stretchy allowing for easy and quiet climbing over obstacles while hunting/scouting. I really like the zip ups; I started in the late afternoon when it was a bit warmer, and then zipped up for more warmth as it cold a little chillier in the evening.
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Chace Tenney (verified owner) –
This pants are my go to pants now! They are super comfortable and quiet. I live in Arizona and hunt in the desert a lot so the side pant zips are awesome for breathability. They also are great for walking through thorny bushes and such. I like the fit as these pants allow for a great mobility. All all this is a great all around pant that I would recommend to anyone
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Athan Harrigfeld (verified owner) –
Amazing pants! Very durable and quite. I’ve been out in these while it was snowing and at 80°. Even though they are not “rain gear” it will keep you dry in snow and light rain. I’ve not experienced a down pour in them but I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.
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Reese Willard –
Hands down the best pants I have purchased! I got to test these out last month at an outdoor 3D archery competition, the stretch and range of mobility was really nice. A great feature is the tacky interior waist band. I wore my weighted pack during the course, which tended to push down my old pants some, and the Hardscrabble pant stayed right up where they were supposed to. It was windy and chilly early in the day and the pants blocked the wind and kept my temperature regulated, but it warmed up in later that afternoon; the pants vented really nicely and breathe extremely well.
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olson91 (verified owner) –
Does the product fit true to size? The product fit great
I purchased this item in the “Mule Deer Bundle” about a month ago before a trip to North Dakota to try my hand at bow hunting whitetail/mule deer. Two days into the trip we were hit by a cold front and had negative temps for two days straight, was in the low thirties timid twenties the rest of the trip. I doubled up on baselayers (Skre +UA4.0) during the negative days. Was comfortable in every area these clothes covered during the trip, and have nothing but good things to say about this system as a whole.
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