Sitka mountain vs Kryptek Alaios (Gen II) pant

[4IDARCHER]

I am trying to decied between these two pants as my primary hunting pants for a week long CO archery elk hunt. Can someone that has tried both please fill me in the differences between the two. Which pant is heavier (warmer) and which one would you choose and why?

 

[actionshooter]

I'm curious too, I really like the fit of the Sitka pants but want to try the Kryptec .

 

[Aron Snyder]

I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that's used the 2013 Alios, and that's what is comparable to the SMP

 

[4IDARCHER]

So Aron, how do they compare? what did you like/dislike about each?

 

[Aron Snyder]

NOTE: I helped with the design of the 2013 Alios (cut and fit/material), so keep that in mind.

The only downside to the mountain pant (for me) was the fit. I have large thighs and calves, so I had to buy XL and cut 3 inches out of the waist line of the mountain pants. Doing this helped me get away from the skinny pant look.

The Alios will have more pockets than the Mountain, but depending on the person, that can be good or bad.

Both have knee pad options, but the ALios has an adjustable strap to help hold the knee pad in place.

The material between the two is basically the same and so is the craftsmanship, so I see no advantage to either on that.

I don't think either is bad, so if you like the Highlander camo and pockets, do with the Alios, but if you're wanting less pockets and Opti, get the mountain.

Hope this helps.

 

[armyjoe]

I saw the 2013 Alaios from Aron and they look awesome. I'm definitely excited to try them this year. The whole 2013 Kryptek line seems to be very top notch.

 

[jmez]

So are these cut different with more room in the legs as well? That would be nice as I don't like the skinny pants fit either.

 

[Aron Snyder]

So are these cut different with more room in the legs as well? That would be nice as I don't like the skinny pants fit either.

The Alios have a larger cut than last years.

I can't speak about the 2013 mountain pants.

 

[Matt W.]

What did you think of the integrated knee pads vs the Arc'Teryx Knee Pads you have used?
Also, how durable is the fabric over the knee itself? The beauty of the Arc'Teryx Knee Pads was that they saved wear and tear on the pants as well.
Did they "toughen" up the fabric in the knees somehow?
Where can we buy these pants?

Thanks!