The Patagonia Quandary Pant is built for open-ridge approaches, multi-pitch climbing days, and camp-to-summit mornings where sun exposure and sustained effort are both part of the equation. The stretchy plain weave lets a hiker step high on a boulder problem or clear a downed log without the pant pulling at the knee. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The UPF 40+ rating earns its keep on exposed ridgelines where shade is scarce and the sun is relentless. The fabric dries fast enough that a creek crossing or a sweaty climb doesn't stay with me for long."