M's Alpine Utility Pant

Love the fit, finish, and double seats and knees. These are the perfect getting outside,playing hard and rough pants; even hold up for granite off width and chimney climbing I do. I say almost perfect because in my opinion the patch pockets aren't the right finish for this kind of pant. If you put the double seat design from your alpine utility shorts on your pants and rate these pants six bison! *Note from MK - the AUP does have the same reinforces seat panel as the short version, but it has different pocket treatment.

I have been wearing Mtn Khakis for a few years and love their rugged construction and functional style - I wear them all of the time. I would really like to see the waist rise lowered (like a lower cut jean) and it would be great to have the utility pocket widened by about 1/2" to accommodate my cell phone. Thanks for a great product - I look forward to many more years of comfy, rugged pants!

These pants are great, heavy duty and well reinforced. The problem I have with them is the length is just a tad short for me. The next sized length is too long/baggy. I also kind of wish there were a few different fits available (ie. relaxed vs regular) sometimes I wish the were a little more of a trimmed cut. Other than that, they are my favorite field pant.

Bought my first pair this year; the longer rise makes a day of salmon fishing very comfortable. I would have expected thes pants to be very stiff for a while due to the heavyness of the material, but these softened right up after a couple of washes. Great product!

I've had a pair of these pants for about 6 years and have beaten them up pretty good. Still, they're are just as comfortable as they were on day one and show no signs of falling apart. I can't recommend these enough.

Yes these are the most comfortable pair of pants I've ever owned. They have a loose comfortable feel and you can move in them. I hate washing them because they get softer with each use! I just got my second pair!

I love these! I cannot overstate how much I live in these pants! They have been everywhere from Colorado to North Carolina, Alaska, Germany, Georgia (the Republic of), and countless other states, cities, and countries with absolutely no sign of them coming apart or slowing down. In fact, I think they get more comfortable with every wash!

Pants rarely fit me "right", due to my butt. With other brands, I usually have to settle for a baggy waist in order to accomplish the "relaxed fit" promised. Two years ago, I purchased a pair of the Alpine Utility Pants. They became my first piece of MK gear and are still my favorite pants. Fit is true from waist to ankle and they are uber comfortable. I wear them more than any other pant I own. Shows no tear for the amount of wear.

I ordered these pants to replace some well worn utility pants. I thought my older pair was the standard of which all utility pants should be made from. Good pockets, strong materials and overbuilt around the knees. Nothing mind-blowing but very comfortable and durable.

I received my Alpine Utility's and BAM! was I blown away. I put them on and they just ooze "tough". I'm a bike mechanic and tend to carry a lot of tools. The pockets are nice and deep and in the perfect position. I can reach down for my tools in my pockets instead of fumbling around for them. The reinforced knees have taken their fair share of abuse with no signs of wear. When I work a pit in a cyclocross race (which includes lots of tools, mud and water) these are my go-to pant. Even when the pants get wet I hardly feel it soak through. If you need a pant that is stronger than your wildest dreams and equally as comfortable, look no further.

I love these pants. Please don't change them, and please don't ever change the fit. Real men don't wear hip huggers!

These are an order of magnitude better than Carhartts. For years I wore Carhartt on the ranch, building fence etc etc.These are far more durable, better fit, better stitching and way better crotch. Anyone that's ever worn Carhartts knows that as soon as they're broken in, the crotch blows out. I will never look back.

...threw these on with no wash, and two wearings in ripping a stump out of the ground, they are already providing that MK comfort. Guessing I will have these for years to come.

Rugged yet stylish, that pretty much sums up the Alpine Utility Pant. I like a nice pair of pants that will last in the elements so I’m not out shopping when I should be elsewhere, like hiking.

I’ve been abusing these pants for the better part of the Summer and guess what? I still have them. Their alive(well not really alive) and kicking with plenty of years left on them. There are many other quality canvas utility pants out on the market today, but they really don’t compare. Sure price may be higher on the MK’s($89.95), but like anything, you get what you pay for. At least that has always been what I believe. Big brands such as Wrangler, Dickies, Carhartt, and Patagonia have somewhat comparable models, but still not on the same level as the Alpine Utility’s.

Great all around pants surely to fit in where ever they are needed.

These are great pants I've worn them a few times now and are getting really comfortable with every wash. I usually wear a 30 inseam and these seem like 32 to me. I bought two pair at the same time and the waist sizes are slightly different. All in all these are great and plan on buying many more in the future and will be buying a lot less Carhartt pants.

These pants are great. Holds up great agains the brush etc. when working in the field. Now my first choice!

I garden. A lot. I plant trees, I plant shrubs, I plant, well, plants. I deadhead and I shape and I untangle and I trim and I muck. My weapon of choice is a Felco 13 pruner - big handles for big hands and cutting lots of woody shrubs.

Why does all this matter? Cause the only pant I like to wear to landscape in are the Alpine Utility Pant (or short) - the best feature, other than the toughness and pliability of the fabric, is the Pruner Pocket on the right side. Perfectly placed and perfectly sized for my pruners, slip them in, pull them out - no problem, and no tools laying on the ground, getting lost or rusty - in their little protective pocket where they belong.

Well, when they aren't hacking away at a spirea, that is!

I just wrapped up a 6 month test of these vs a pair of those other guys pants, living in them, beating them to death in the shop, on the trail, and trying my hardest to break them. The tough and rugged high denier pants just won't break. I love em. After trying to find the perfect adventure pant for year I've found them. I did manage to rip the seat a bit after getting them snagged on a nail..... Something that was easy to sew up and get looking great again.

I've also waxed up the gussets on the back of the pant leg (that thick part of the pant by the back of your foot) which keeps the water out of the fabric when moving through tall grass. I prefer the Ranch as it breaks in and looks great with age, but my green alpines get a lot of looks as well. Them wash well, and wear well. Buy two pair of your fav color, they sell out fast.

Bottom line? I've been backpacking, hiking, rafting, kayaking, exploring and adventuring for 16 years (my parents started taking me when I was 11 all over the hardest trails on the east coast) and these are my favorite pants I've ever owned.

Wear these all the time - they fit the "mountain style" for sure, but hold up in rugged conditions. Have hiked, gone out, and cut firewood in them. They hold up great!

Finally pants that are meant to be used! I can actually squat without wondering if the crotch is finally gonna blow this time. I love these pants!

When I received these I couldn't wait to wear them. They have hiked, fished, yardworked, and lounged. Extremely comfortable, and lightweight. Looking to order some new ones in different colors.

I love these pants. I have climbed in them, sat in them, put up hay in them, and done many tough things. They are very tough and they have worn just a little, but they wear really well. It kind of gives the pants character. The knees and have seen gravel, mud, water, ice, snow, and a blade or two and the rear almost the same things. I have had these pants in caves in the winter and hiking many miles in deep snow above he arctic circle with only long underwear under them. Even if they get wet the thick material retains heat.

I only have one pair because I could only afford one pair, but I wear them at least 3 times every week. Mountain Khakis are where it's at! You won't regret purchasing these.

The Alpine Utility Pant is, without doubt, a superb pant, and everyone has their own reasons for saying so.

However, for me, it’s the incredibly sensible fit that makes them such a breath of fresh air!

So many outdoor trousers (sorry, pants. I’m English) seem to be slung together with little regard for the shape of the wearer. The end result being that they look great on, but as soon as you start to move about they become restrictive and a little uncomfortable.

Not so with these MKs. The volume in the thigh stops them from catching and chafing the top of the leg. The diamond crotch is correctly sized so that it actually does its job; it’s not just a technical feature in a list!

Looking at the separate panels of material, above the rear pockets, you can see that someone has thought about how they should fit around your rear and waist and so remain comfortable. An yes, they fit around your waist not your hips so they stay in place! You can even get your hands in the deep pockets without cutting off the circulation in your buttocks!

When you stop and think about it, these pants are made from such thick material that they could easily be the most rigid pants you could ever put on. Somehow, though, the folk at MK have done their homework and made pants that fit so well that we all just accept the fact that our pants are comfortable and that we can do anything in them.

Thanks MK!

Super pants made for work and play. After wearing my first pair decided to get a pair in every color. Best field pants I've owned!

I have to admit I was not convinced on see them on others but once I purchased a pair I have to say that these pants are really good. Very, very comfortable!

i work as a construction superintendent and am an overall outdoors enthusiast. I wear these things on job sites, doing yard work, riding my dirt bikes, bouldering. The list goes on. Solid construction. If I had to list two things to modify it'd be the width of the utility pocket, as another reviewer mentioned... And a shortened crotch would be nice as well.

Simply put these are the best pants I have ever owned...........................so much so that I purchased a pair in every style.

I have worn MK's for about 3 years now. My collection includes 14 pair or original mountain pants, 2 pair of cottonwood cords, 1 pair of jeans, 4 pair of alpine utility pants and a few teton twills as well. I work around large machinery all day and my alpine utility pants have stood the test of time. They are bombproof, comfortable and mud and grease wash right out. I love the side pocket for my surefire lamp. The thing I love most about the company is their great customer service. The pants look great either at work or on the trail. Keep up the good work.

These pants are great - comfortable, sturdy and good looking (can't ask for much more than that, can you?). They also lasted longer than any other pair of pants I've had - after five years of regular wear doing everything from office work to yard work, the seat finally split open last month. I'll be patching them up as best I can and picking up another pair.