French Army Mountaineering Pants

French Mountain Trousers

These are French Army mountaineering pants, cut for climbing, hiking and cold-weather work in the hills. Built-in suspenders and a raised back keep them in place when you are bending, kneeling or carrying a pack, and reinforced knees and inner ankles take the wear that rocky ground and heavy boots put on a pair of trousers. They suit hikers, cold-weather campers, surplus collectors and anyone who wants issued mountain kit.

Features

• Adjustable Suspenders — Olive webbing braces with metal slider buckles hold the pants up without a belt and adjust to your torso length.
• Raised Back Panel — The rear of the waist rises higher than the front, covering the lower back when you lean forward or wear a pack.
• Zippered Hip Pockets — Two vertical zip pockets at the upper hips close fully, so small items stay put while you climb or scramble.
• Thigh Cargo Pocket — A flapped pocket on the side of the leg holds a map, gloves or other gear within easy reach.
• Reinforced Knees — Extra panels over the knees add material where kneeling and climbing cause the most abrasion.
• Inner Ankle Scuff Guards — Darker reinforcing patches on the inside of each lower leg protect the fabric from boot edges and rough ground.
• Elasticated Cuffs — Gathered ankles close around the top of your boots to help keep snow and debris out.
• Button And Fly Front — A buttoned waistband and fly front give a simple, field-proven closure.
• Olive Green Fabric — A muted OD (olive drab) green shade that matches other French and NATO-issue clothing.

French Army Issue

These pants were made for the French Army, not for the commercial market. The design reflects that: suspenders instead of belt loops, reinforcement wherever mountain use wears through fabric, and closed pockets that hold their contents on steep ground. For collectors and reenactors, genuine issue gives you a real provenance. For everyday outdoor use, it means a garment built to a military requirement.