Bottom Line: An excellent softshell & hardshell hybrid
Ratings: Overall: 5/5, Quality 5/5, Performance 5/5, Value 5/5, Comfort 5/5
Pros: hybrid design, durable, abundant features
Cons: uncomfortably tight around the ankle of the pants to wear with snowboard boots
Features:
- Weight: 27.5oz / 780g Avg. Weight (size large)
- Inseam: 33¼ in / 84 cm (size large)
- Fabric: Pertex® Shield+ 3L
- 87% nylon & 13% spandex 20D stretch woven face with 100% polyester brushed tricot backer lower pant
- 50% nylon, 43% polyester, & 7% spandex 90D stretch double weave upper pant
- 100% nylon 420D oxford scuff guards
- Waterproof Lower Legs
- Water-Resistant Upper
- Breathable & Wind-Resistant
- Hybrid Mapped Construction
- Avalanche Beacon Pocket with Clip
- Zippered Outer Thigh Vents
- Zip Hand Pockets
- Zip Thigh Pockets
- Zip Back Pocket
- Reinforced Scuff Guards
- Brushed Tricot Lined Waistband
- Stretch- Mesh Internal Gaiter with Power Strap Slot
- Dual-Snap Zipper Fly
- Articulated Knees
- Ankle Zippers
- Adjustable Tabs at Waist
- Belt Loops
- Adjustable Removable Suspenders
Activities: hiking, splitboarding, rock & ice climbing, snow shoveling
Familiarity: used almost a year with regular use to cold weather conditions doing everything from winter hiking to backcountry snowboarding
Personal Fit: true to size
Size Bought: medium
Height: 5’11” Weight: 165 lbs
I would recommend this product
Side zipper vents: These vents are the perfect size for backcountry style pants. Perfect for winter days outdoors that start cold and get warmer as the day goes on.
Suspenders included: A nice addition to these pants for outdoor uses because wearing a belt with a backpack that has a hip belt can be very uncomfortable. I also use them on my other Outdoor Research pants that have the suspender loops built in.
Ankle sizing: It is a shame these pants don’t feel right over snowboard boots. The vents are great for backcountry travel but not while splitboarding. For a more comfortable feel while splitboarding go for ski pants that have large vents. My personal choice is the Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Pants.
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