It's tough to take a bombproof pair of pants and make them better... But we did. The Tech II Pants are the new and improved version of our popular Tech Pants. We kept the same incredible 7 oz. nylon fabric and fit, so you are ok to continue your quest to wear these babies out (good luck with that, by the way). However, we contoured both the hand and cargo pockets for easy and ergonomic hand entry, lined the hand pockets with mesh for added breathability and added a Teflon fabric protector for oil and water resistance. You're welcome.