Arc'teryx has teamed up with Skip, a spinoff from Google's X Labs, to create the MO/GO pants, which feature a powered exoskeleton designed to enhance the hiking experience.

Preorders for the MO/GO pants are now open, requiring a $100 deposit, with shipments expected in December 2025, and sizes tailored to individual height and weight.

The launch price for the MO/GO pants is set at $4,500 for early buyers, with the retail price later increasing to $5,000.

These innovative pants are marketed as a mobility device for hikers, providing up to 40% energy assistance to the quadriceps and hamstrings, making users feel significantly lighter.

The pants weigh approximately seven pounds and include carbon fiber braces, a power-boosting module, and rechargeable batteries that last for a full day of hiking.

Equipped with lightweight electric motors at the knees, the MO/GO pants enhance leg strength for uphill climbs and provide cushioning during descents.

The design focuses on accessibility for those who may struggle with endurance on challenging trails, rather than giving an unfair advantage.

Users can manually adjust the level of support with a button, allowing for real-time modifications based on their hiking needs.

Skip plans to offer an eight-hour rental of the MO/GO pants for $80 on select trails in the Western U.S. and Canada, with demonstrations scheduled for late August.

While Skip is conducting clinical trials to test the technology's efficacy for conditions like Parkinson's disease, the MO/GO pants are not classified as medical devices.

Katherine Zealand, Skip's CEO, acknowledged the challenges of transitioning this technology from lab prototypes to consumer-ready products.