The muscle-enhancing exoskeleton suit Jobs involving physical labor feel I don’t get tired very oftenBut Arc’teryx has partnered with Skip, a spinoff from Google’s X Labs, to bring the technology to leisure time. MO/GO pants Equipped with a lightweight electric motor in the knee area, it strengthens a hiker’s legs when going uphill and absorbs the impact of bumps when going downhill.
The MO/GO (short for Mountain Goat) pants weigh about 7 pounds when fitted with the Power Boost module and three-hour rechargeable battery. The module is fitted to the hiker using carbon fiber braces for each leg that are hidden underneath the Arc’teryx Gamma hiking pants, making it easy to don and remove the equipment.
Marketed as a mobility device to help hikers increase their range (think e-bike for walking) rather than a medical device to help those with mobility issues, Skip claims that wearing the MO/GO Pants can make you feel up to 30 pounds lighter. By monitoring the wearer’s gait and leg movements to determine whether they’re walking or climbing, the amount of support provided changes in real time. At any time, users can increase or decrease the amount of support provided with the push of a button.
With a battery built into the waistline of your pants and a power module dangling from each leg, the MO/GO system isn’t exactly unobtrusive. But the exoskeleton isn’t designed to help you make it up tough trails. The goal is to make hiking (and tough hiking trails) more accessible to people who might not have the necessary endurance.
Premium hiking gear rarely comes cheap, but the MO/GO Pants are priced for serious hikers. Regular retail price will be $5,000, but there is currently an “early bird discount” on the way. For those who pre-ordered A $99 deposit will bring the price down to $4,500, with an expected shipping date of late 2025.
It takes some time to develop the mechanical muscles and get used to walking. according to Fast CompanySkip and Arc’teryx have spent time testing the MO/GO Pant. For consumers who want to be the first to try it out, Skip and Arc’teryx 8 hour rental available Customers can test ride the exoskeleton on select trails in the western U.S. and Canada for $80.
