Ever wish you could ditch the sweat and strain of hiking uphill? Enter Arc’teryx’s game-changing power-pants. Partnering with Skip (a cool spinoff of Google’s X Labs), Arc’teryx has cooked up a pair of powered MO/GO pants that might just make you feel like you’re 30 pounds lighter and make hiking feel like a breeze!
These bad boys come with a lightweight electric motor nestled at the knee, giving your legs a power boost when you’re tackling those steep inclines. Plus, they absorb the shock on the way down, so your knees won’t feel like they’ve been through a boxing match.
The MO/GO pants, which stand for “Mountain Goat” (no joke), weigh about seven pounds when you factor in the power module and three-hour rechargeable batteries. But don’t sweat the weight—these modules are strapped on with carbon fiber braces hidden beneath your trusty Arc’teryx Gamma hiking pants. That means getting them on and off is a breeze.
Think of these pants as the e-bike of hiking gear—they’re all about extending your range, not just making life easier for those with mobility issues. These things make you feel up to 30 pounds lighter by adjusting the support in real-time based on your stride and movements. You can even tweak the level of assistance with a simple button press, so you’re in full control.
Okay, they’re not exactly stealthy—the battery’s tucked into the waistband and the powered modules hang off your legs—but they’re not meant for cutting corners on tough trails. The goal is to make those epic hikes a bit more accessible to everyone.
Sure, these high-tech hikers don’t come cheap. Priced at a whopping $5,000, they’re definitely an investment for the serious hiker. But if you’re eager to jump in early, you can snag them for $4,500 with a $99 deposit before they hit the shelves in late 2025.
Not sure if you’re ready to commit to Making Hiking Feel Like a Breeze ? Test them out first! Arc’teryx are offering eight-hour rentals on select trails in the Western US and Canada for $80. So, lace up and get ready to power up your hiking game like never before!