Altura Dynamic Pants

Pants Built For Comfortable Movement In The Backcountry

$134.97
Membership Pricing: $121.47

The Altura Dynamic Pants are built for lightweight comfort and unrestricted movement in the backcountry.

  • 4-way stretch double-weave nylon moves with your body
  • Low-profile zippered hip vents allow optimal airflow without sacrificing protection
  • A trim fit, articulated knees, & gusseted crotch all enable maximum freedom of motion
Color: Dark Olive
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Description

Built for movement, designed for the backcountry—the Altura Dynamic Pant delivers lightweight comfort, breathable performance, and unrestricted mobility for warm to cool conditions. Whether you're scrambling over boulders, pushing through brush, or logging long miles on or off-trail, this pant is tuned for early to mid-season pursuits where agility and heat management are key.

Crafted from 4-way stretch double-weave nylon, the Altura moves with your body, not against it. With a trim fit, articulated knees, and a gusseted crotch, it’s engineered for comfort on high-exertion days—without excess fabric to snag or overheat.

Specs
  • Weight: 11.9 oz (Size 30x30)
  • Fabric: 175 g/m² 4-way stretch double-weave (93% Nylon / 7% Spandex)
  • Color: Stone Brown, Gray, Dark Olive
  • Gender: Male
  • Zippers: YKK
  • Fit: Trim with stretch - roomy where it matters, streamlined everywhere else
  • PFAS free
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
Key Features

4 Way Stretch Double Weave Nylon for full mobility and soft-against-skin comfort

Zippered Hip Vents for optimized heat management

Gusseted Crotch to eliminate restriction while on the move

Articulated Knees increase unrestricted range of motion

Internal Adjustable Belt with cam-lock tensioner that doesn't slip

2 Hip Pockets with reliable storage space

Single Cargo Pocket that's flat volumized and angled to retain items while sitting or glassing

Internal Phone Pocket inside cargo pocket to keep your device extra secure

2 Covered Rear Pockets that help prevent items from accidentally falling out while you're on the move

Built For Real Backcountry Use

How The Altura Pants Fit

What Makes These Different From Other Hiking Pants?

Built For Real Backcountry Use

The Altura uses double-weave nylon with stretch for mobility, but still provides the durability needed for brush, rock, and off-trail travel. The fabric balances lightweight comfort with the strength required for long days in rugged terrain.

Built For Real Backcountry Use

close front view of zipper on cargo pocket of men's hiking pants

The Altura uses double-weave nylon with stretch for mobility, but still provides the durability needed for brush, rock, and off-trail travel. The fabric balances lightweight comfort with the strength required for long days in rugged terrain.

How The Altura Pants Fit

The Altura has a streamlined fit to reduce bulk, but 4-way stretch fabric, articulated knees, and a gusseted crotch allow full range of motion. The fit is roomy where it needs to be, without excess fabric that catches on brush or gear.

These pants were built for comfort & mobility. You won't feel restricted with the right size.

How The Altura Pants Fit

Close side view of man wearing green/brown hiking pants while picking up a backpack

The Altura has a streamlined fit to reduce bulk, but 4-way stretch fabric, articulated knees, and a gusseted crotch allow full range of motion. The fit is roomy where it needs to be, without excess fabric that catches on brush or gear.

These pants were built for comfort & mobility. You won't feel restricted with the right size.

What Makes These Different From Other Hiking Pants?

Unlike casual hiking pants, the Altura is designed for long miles, steep terrain, and alpine conditions. Every feature — from the stretch fabric to the internal belt to the hip vents — is built for active performance in rugged environments.

Less bulk. More mobility. Built for the backcountry.TheAltura Dynamic Pantis your lightweight solution forhigh-mobility adventure.

What Makes These Different From Other Hiking Pants?

close side view of logo and pockets on men's brown hiking pants

Unlike casual hiking pants, the Altura is designed for long miles, steep terrain, and alpine conditions. Every feature — from the stretch fabric to the internal belt to the hip vents — is built for active performance in rugged environments.

Less bulk. More mobility. Built for the backcountry.TheAltura Dynamic Pantis your lightweight solution forhigh-mobility adventure.

Key Features

Lightweight, Breathable Fabric

175 g/m²double-weave nylon (93% nylon, 7% spandex)offers durability, mobility, and all-day comfort with just the right amount of structure.

Designed for Dynamic Movement

A trim, non-restrictive fit, articulated knees, and gusseted crotch enable total freedom of motion for climbing, scrambling, or long hikes off-trail.

Lightweight, Breathable Fabric

175 g/m²double-weave nylon (93% nylon, 7% spandex)offers durability, mobility, and all-day comfort with just the right amount of structure.

Designed for Dynamic Movement

A trim, non-restrictive fit, articulated knees, and gusseted crotch enable total freedom of motion for climbing, scrambling, or long hikes off-trail.

Heat Management On the Move

Stay cool with low-profile zippered hip vents, allowing airflow without sacrificing protection or mobility.

Dialed-In Comfort

In addition to heat management, freedom of motion, & soft fabrics, the pants Include a low-bulk internal belt with Cam-Lock tensioner that stays locked in place—no slipping or bunching, even under a pack hip belt.

close front view of earthy brown men's hiking pants

Heat Management On the Move

Stay cool with low-profile zippered hip vents, allowing airflow without sacrificing protection or mobility.

Dialed-In Comfort

In addition to heat management, freedom of motion, & soft fabrics, the pants Include a low-bulk internal belt with Cam-Lock tensioner that stays locked in place—no slipping or bunching, even under a pack hip belt.

side view of man hiking up steep mountain with a backpack on

Ideal For

  • Backcountry hiking & bushwhacking
  • Early to mid-season scouting or hunting
  • Warm weather backpacking & fastpacking
  • High-output alpine scrambling
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Design Story

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Performance Metrics Relative To OV Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

Product, Shipping, & Warranty Info

Full Description

Lightweight, Comfortable Performance for Backcountry Mobility

Built for movement, designed for the backcountry—the Altura Dynamic Pant delivers lightweight comfort, breathable performance, and unrestricted mobility for warm to cool conditions. Whether you're scrambling over boulders, pushing through brush, or logging long miles on or off-trail, this pant is tuned for early to mid-season pursuits where agility and heat management are key.

Crafted from 4-way stretch double-weave nylon, the Altura moves with your body, not against it. With a trim fit, articulated knees, and a gusseted crotch, it’s engineered for comfort on high-exertion days—without excess fabric to snag or overheat.

Key Features:

  • Lightweight, Breathable Fabric:
    175 g/m² double-weave nylon (93% nylon, 7% spandex) offers durability, mobility, and all-day comfort with just the right amount of structure.

  • Designed for Dynamic Movement:
    A trim, non-restrictive fit, articulated knees, and gusseted crotch enable total freedom of motion for climbing, scrambling, or long hikes off-trail.

  • Heat Management On the Move:
    Stay cool with low-profile zippered hip vents, allowing airflow without sacrificing protection or mobility.

  • Dialed-In Comfort:
    In addition to heat management, freedom of motion, & soft fabrics, the pants Include a low-bulk internal belt with Cam-Lock tensioner that stays locked in place—no slipping or bunching, even under a pack hip belt.

  • Trail-Ready Storage:
    A single, angled cargo pocket with internal phone sleeve keeps essentials secure while seated or glassing, plus two covered rear pockets for added utility.

 


 

Tech Specs:

  • Fabric: 175 g/m² 4-way stretch double-weave (93% Nylon / 7% Spandex)

  • Weight Class: Lightweight (ideal for warm to cool conditions)

  • Fit: Trim with stretch – roomy where it matters, streamlined everywhere else

  • Colors: Dark Olive, Stone Brown, Gray

Product Care

Your Altura Dynamic Pant is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your jacket in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot avoid and agitator you should hand wash your pants using the detergent and drying process described below.


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse.
  4. Hang dry or use low heat setting in Drying Machine.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq

How long does shipping take?

Orders for in-stock items will begin processing 1-2 days after your online purchase is completed. Please note that business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays in the United States. Once processed, Priority shipping generally takes 1-3 days to arrive. Note that USPS Priority shipping is a time estimate and not guaranteed. You will receive an email notification once your package leaves our warehouse.

If you place an order that includes a backordered or pre-sale item, we will hold the entire order until the pre-sale item is in stock. If you would like to receive the in-stock items sooner and split your order into two shipments, please place two separate orders or pay an additional shipping fee to have the order divided into two shipments.

Do you ship to addresses outside the US?

Some countries may be excluded from our shipping options due to extremely high shipping costs, unsafe conditions for US carriers, or unreliable delivery services. To check if we can ship to your country, please go to the Checkout page and enter your shipping address.

Customers have the option to prepay duties and taxes for certain countries. If these fees are not prepaid, customers may be responsible for them upon delivery, depending on the import laws and regulations of their respective countries. We recommend checking with your local customs office to see if these apply in your area. APC Economy Shipping

Please note that the situation regarding duties and taxes is constantly changing. We are working to stay updated on the varying shipping costs as they evolve. Also, Live Ultralight Members and Peak tier members do no get free shipping to international addresses.

What is your returns/exchange policy?

Shop with Confidence: OV's Simple Returns Policy

  • Free First Exchange:* Enjoy your first exchange at no extra cost with each order (USA only).
  • 60-Day Return Window:** You have 60 days to return items; this is extended to 90 days for purchases made in November and December.
  • Easy Return Shipping:* We provide return labels or QR codes for your convenience (USA & Canada only). 

For more information, please visit our Warranty/Returns page. 

https://outdoor-vitals.loopreturns.com/#/

*Please note: Clearance items are final sales and are not eligible for returns or exchanges. Items such as soft flasks (included with our Skyline Fastpack) cannot be returned due to sanitary reasons. If you choose to return your fastpack, a $15 charge per bottle or flask will be deducted from your refund, unless the bottles or flasks are returned with their original packaging still intact.

Do you have a product warranty?

Our gear is made with the goal in mind of balancing ultralight weight, performance, comfort and durability. We believe in the “Live Ultralight” mantra so we focus on ultralight weight and performance while maintaining durability thresholds established for each product.

Our warranty covers manufacturing & workmanship defects for the Expected Lifespan of our products. Expected Product Lifespan is determined by OV Gear Specialists using the following criteria:

  • Product design intent & materials specifications
  • Intended use of the product
  • The specific issue encountered with the product
  • The age of the product (based on Manufacture date)
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