
"For the transition period, I'm still a big fan of zip-off trousers, which have pretty much gone out of fashion. It's often still very cool in the morning, but that can change abruptly as the day progresses. With the Helixir trousers from La Sportiva, I finally have a model that is as flexible as zip-off trousers - even if the lower part of the trouser leg stays on...

