{"product_id":"simms-mens-bugstoppera-r-superlight-pant","title":"Simms Men's Bugstopper Superlight Pant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Simms Mens Bugstopper Superlight Pant combines advanced insect protection with breathable fabric to keep you on the water during the muggiest days of the season. Designed for anglers who refuse to let mosquitoes or high temperatures dictate their fishing schedule, these trousers offer a physical barrier against biting pests without trapping body heat, solving the specific problem of staying covered yet cool in humid environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bottom excels during mid-summer wet wading sessions and tropical flats fishing where humidity is high and biting insects are swarming. It is specifically engineered for environments like mangrove shorelines, grassy river banks, or deep woods creeks where ticks and mosquitoes are prevalent, allowing you to focus on presentation and line control rather than swatting bugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Shield Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – An invisible, odorless permethrin treatment is bonded tightly to the fabric fibers to repel mosquitoes, ticks, ants, and flies, remaining effective through roughly 70 wash cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticulated Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pre-shaped knees and a gusseted crotch provide a full range of motion, making it easy to high-step over logs, climb into drift boats, or crouch low when releasing a fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e – A zippered right thigh pocket and a zippered back pocket keep essentials like keys, fishing licenses, or small fly boxes safe and accessible while wading deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe prefer this pant over standard hiking trousers because it specifically addresses the trade-off between coverage and cooling that plagues summer anglers. Many protective pants are too heavy for July heat, but this garment incorporates specialized mineral technology that actively dissipates heat upon contact with the skin. This allows for full leg coverage against UV rays and pests without the stifling heat retention found in heavier wader pants, ensuring you maintain endurance from dawn patrol until dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFabric \/ Material Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is constructed from 100% nylon woven fabric tailored for durability and rapid moisture wicking. The material is finished with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating to shed light rain and splashes, while the fibers are infused with Stone Cold mineral technology to lower surface temperature and accelerate drying times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50066928632041,"sku":"Simms-Mens-Bugstopper®-Superlight-Pant","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/simms-clothing-simms-men-s-bugstopper-superlight-pant-1218004109.jpg?v=1769207170","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/simms-mens-bugstoppera-r-superlight-pant","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}