What role does the 'harness-compatible flat zipped pocket' mentioned in the description play during climbing?
Customers may wonder what kind of structure it is because the 'harness-compatible' feature noted in the product description is unfamiliar. They ask this question to find out what difference it makes during actual climbing compared to regular pants pockets.
It means you can open and close the zipper without the pocket opening being blocked, even when wearing a harness, which is a climbing safety belt, around your waist.
A harness is a climbing safety belt worn around the waist and thighs to prevent falls when climbing rock or ice. The Alpine Soft Shell Pants from ostrya are softshell pants designed to block wind and repel moisture, taking alpine climbing environments into account[1].
These pants feature flat zippered pockets that can be used even while wearing a climbing harness[2]. Generally, when wearing climbing gear, the thick waist belt and leg loops wrap around the pelvic area, blocking the openings of regular pants pockets. If thick pockets or zipper pulls are pressed beneath the belt, pressure is transferred to the pelvis, sometimes causing pain.
The flat zippered pockets fit thinly and snugly to minimize catching or pressure even when in contact with equipment belts. As a result, you can open the pocket and directly take out necessary belongings during climbing without having to unfasten or readjust your gear.
The specific dimensions of the zippered pockets and the measurements of their internal storage space have not yet been confirmed.
Product measurements
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Alpine Soft Shell Pants Black
Measurements
| Part | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 밑위길이 | 27cm | 28cm | 29cm | 30cm | 31cm |
| 허리둘레 | 75cm | 80cm | 85cm | 90cm | 95cm |
| 밑단둘레 | 39cm | 42cm | 45cm | 48cm | 51cm |