Everyday movement

MO/GO (Arc'teryx × Skip)

Powered exoskeleton hiking pants by Skip (with Arc'teryx) · Serious hikers who want the assist built into real hiking pants

🥾 Hiking 🚶 Everyday walking Knees Performance boost Aging well

Hiking pants with a motorized knee assist built in, developed by Skip (a Google X spinout) with outdoor brand Arc'teryx. The maker compares the boost to feeling about 30 pounds lighter on climbs. You can rent a pair for a day on select trails before committing.

Price

$5,000

Early reservations were offered at $4,500. Day rentals around $80 in Arizona, Colorado, and British Columbia.

Availability

Limited availability — reservations and trail rentals

Approval status

Consumer product (not a medical device — no FDA clearance needed or claimed).

Who pays

Not covered by insurance. You pay out of pocket.

How exoskeleton coverage works →

See it at Skip (with Arc'teryx) ↗

Sources

GearJunkie coverage
Skip official site

✓ Last verified Nov 9, 2026.