Description
The popular Switchback pants is a comfortable, multipurpose riding pants with the durability and functionality of a cargo pants combined with motorcycle-focused protection features. The redesigned pants offer increased breathability, increased flexibility, slimmer CE Level 1 armor, refined storage and lighter weight, all without reducing durability. Sitting around a campfire,...
Klim Switchback Cargo Pants Item # 955848
Description
The popular Switchback pants is a comfortable, multipurpose riding pants with the durability and functionality of a cargo pants combined with motorcycle-focused protection features. The redesigned pants offer increased breathability, increased flexibility, slimmer CE Level 1 armor, refined storage and lighter weight, all without reducing durability. Sitting around a campfire, weekend rides and day hiking – whatever your adventure, trust the Switchback Cargo Pants.
Shell/Construction:
- Multipurpose cargo-style riding pant
- Durable for riding, lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
- Breathable stretch woven pants chassis
- Durable, breathable stretch Cordura® canvas knee, seat, cuff overlays
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material
- Hidden reflective inside bottom cuffs (pull adjustment tab for reflective)
- DWR treatment sheds water drops
- CE AA rating certified to EN 17092-3
Armor System:
- D3O® IP Ghost CE level 1 vented adjustable knee armor
- D3O® IP Ghost CE level 1 vented hip armor
- Armor can be removed while wearing pant
Ventilation:
- Air permeability via stretch woven chassis
- 2 Zippered thigh vents
- 2 Calf entry double-headed zippers function as vents
Storage:
- 2 Hand pockets
- 1 Zippered thigh cargo pocket with internal organizer
- 1 Double-snap thigh cargo pocket
- 2 Seat pockets (1 zippered)
- 1 Thigh knife pocket
Fit/Comfort:
- Streamlined interior (no liner)
- Articulated patterning and excellent mobility from stretch material
- Low profile D3O® IP Ghost armor
- 2 Calf entry double-headed zippers function as vents
- Fits with common street motorcycle boots
- Belt loops
- Snap adjust bottom hem
Part Numbers for Klim Switchback Cargo Pants
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Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tony2021 from
Perfect fit and works with Sidi Adventure 2 boots
Great pants. I'm a 33" waist and 6'5 195 lbs. Ordered the size 34/34". Pants fit perfectly although a belt is mandatory for me. They fit over my Sidi Adventure 2 boots with plenty of leg length for my 36" inseam and do not ride up when seated on the bike (Yamaha T7). The ghost armour leaves a bit to be desired in terms of off road protection, but I can swap out the CE Level 1 stuff from my other pants if doing more serious off roading. That being said the ghost armour is very nice for a casual weekend road ride and walking about for sure. Another quality Klim product IMO.
Date published: 2023-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great pants!
Excellent pants, fit very well. Added at least 5 horsepower to the motorcycle ;)
Date published: 2024-06-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Phil from
Expensive but nice pants, it is Klim's gear!!!
Nice pants with a lot of pockets, good for adventure riding.
Date published: 2024-06-22
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Scooterue from
Comfortable but not for shorter riders
Ordered a 34 waist 30 leg, I am a shorter dude being 5' 8". Usually I am a 30" inseam but find myself walking over the cuff with these. Waist sizing fit good though! If you're a taller rider these would be great.
Date published: 2024-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nitch from
Bon pantalon pour l'été
Pantalon confortable et raisonnablement protecteur et assez versatile pour être porté les jours assez froids ou assez chauds... mais pas trop. :-)
Date published: 2023-08-21
Rated 4 out of
5
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Sam66 from
A few features short of great
I wore these pants for 8 days in in row on a European trip with temperatures ranging from 10 - 30 degrees C. and they served the purpose really well. Even hit a bit of rain and never reached for my rain gear and stayed dry. I wore these pants with just padded riding sh good vents, light tough material, stylish.
The could be better: They’re a bit baggy, only 2 pockets have secure enclosures, Leg zippers are on the short side, armour is ok but minimal, no built in belt or silicone strip. Still à great buy
Date published: 2025-07-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Steve D from
Heavy and hot
Pants really heavy you need to wear a belt and I know just trying them i will not wear them, feeled hot just putting them on, can’t fit pants over Tech 7 boots, zip won’t close and you can’t put them in the boot because of the zip and snap at the bottom, i returned the pants not for me
Date published: 2025-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Deaner from
RECOMMENDED PANTS
MY FAVE PANTS - they are slim fitting, and have a rugged, flexible material.
Date published: 2025-05-26
Questions
Does anyone know if these would fit over a pair of Alpinestars Toucan boots?
Mine (34x34) fit over the Sidi Adventure 2 boots with plenty of room to spare so you may be ok with the slightly larger shin protection on the Toucans. Hope that helps.
Date published: 2024-10-25