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Arc'teryx Rho LTW Bottom - Men's

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Fine Merino wool makes the Arc'teryx Rho LTW Bottom soft against your skin and has a natural ability to move moisture away from your body. The Rho LTW Bottom retains its warmth even when wet should you happen to step in a river while trekking back to camp. Lycra adds performance shaping to the Arc'teryx Rho. A laminated thigh pocket is a great place to store a key, so you don't lock it in the car when you switch jackets. The Merino sheep live outside in New Zealand all year and you never hear them complain about being cold. *Available for US shipment only.

Bottom Line: The Arc'teryx Rho LTW Bottom uses natures finest to create a technical base layer.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love my bottom.

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January 27, 2012

Excellent under layer. Very stretchable. Does not give me that tight in the legs feeling I get from other products. Made to Arcteryx standard. Long leg bottom is not a problem for me and makes choosing sox easier.

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Rating for this product: 2

thin long legs!

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November 16, 2011

not a problem if you have long legs... the problem for me was that they are really tight fitting around my calves and that's for real! After hours of hiking in the winter one could really feel it pressing on your legs. If you have thick legs you might go for smartwool!!! much more warmer and nice and comfortable with enough elasticity for a lot of activities.

I have nothing against the garment... they are just build for a very specific type of body...

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Hi these look pretty good, what size doyou think I might need,

Hi these look pretty good, what size doyou think I might need, I'm 5'10, 160lbs, and 32" waist.
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September 23, 2011

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You're a classic medium in the Rho LTW, and they are good!
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September 23, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Warm and dry

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January 12, 2007

These Rho LTW are great. I wear them with my soft shell pants. They regulate my temperature very well - warm and dry, not sweaty and hot. I have had issues with wool due to sensitive skin. No issue with these bottoms. Best buy in my opinion.

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I m using a sidewinder sv pant. What I should wear as a first

I m using a sidewinder sv pant. What I should wear as a first layer, a rho ar, a rho lt or a rho ltw? What is the difference? It depends on the weather conditions (low temperature)? THANK YOU

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March 11, 2009

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The Rho LT is a light-weight poly blend; the LTW is wool, and the AR is a different poly blend, with some Polartec thrown in. Arc'teryx uses AR for all 'round, and suggests that "version" as either a base layer or standalone pant.

I love the merino wool base layer. It wicks beautifully, and stays warm when it's wet - great for kayaking.

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December 30, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Quality Merino Wool Underwear

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February 4, 2009

These undies are great. They wick well and it takes a lot to make them stinky. I am a 34" waist and a large is a tad bit big on me but I prefer my base layer to be tight fitting. If you don't mind a baggier base layer then go with your usual sizing. The pocket on the thigh is pretty useless... When are you ever going to store something under all of your other layers? It would be a massive pain to actually get to if you needed to. Only bills and coins really fit in it. I'm convinced the pocket's main purposes are to provide a spot for Arc'teryx to slap on their logo and make the garment stand out from other wool underwear lacking such a pocket.

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Rating for this product: 5

Well made and fit great.

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December 15, 2010

Every piece of Arcteryx clothing that I have exudes quality and these are no different. It's a little strange to have a thigh pocket on an insulation layer that I always wear under a shell. But that's my only nitpick. The Merino wool is non-itch and regulates temperature well. The fit for me is great. I'm a 35" waist with 34 length and the L fits me great.

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Again sorry....! it is for ladies, Do you have in any other

Again sorry....! it is for ladies, Do you have in any other colors? like: Brown, Beige, Forest or Dark Green, or Navy Blue, please let me know if you have it. also it is for a woman not men's ups...!Thanks.

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January 21, 2009

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Arc'teryx only makes these in black. Search backcountry for women's tights you'll get a whole bunch of colorful options.

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January 23, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Warm and nice

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February 7, 2010

Great product, however, little odd sizing, long legs but far from that it is a great product. I have size medium, and I am 178 cm/77 kg, 5'11' / 170 lbs and they are not super tight, but the legs are 5-7 cm too long....

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Rating for this product: 5

Near perfect!

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February 24, 2009

Got one pair this winter. They are soft and fits very well, medium, and I am 5'11, 180 lbs, 33 waist. However, they are LONG, 2-3 inches too long, but far from that they are great. Also got their LTW Shirt, but took size large, don't like when it is to tight. Fits great. Not as soft as the bottoms.

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Do you have in any other colors? like: Brown, Beige, Forest or

Do you have in any other colors? like: Brown, Beige, Forest or Dark Green, or Navy Blue, please let me know if you have it.Thanks.

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January 21, 2009

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If they're offered by Arc'teryx in those colors then you'd want to jump on "live chat" and ask those folks. They'll be able to look up if they have any on order and if they do an approximate ship date.

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January 22, 2009

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Rating for this product: 2

Looks like I need to be taller.

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November 23, 2011

I figured I'd try these first, but no luck. Looks like you need to be a very tall person to wear these. I'm 5'9" and there was a lot of leg to go. WHY Arc'teryx? Construction and feel were great, but length was extremly long. Went with the Icebreaker Pursuit Leggings instead and those are perfect!

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Rating for this product: 5

Perfect

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November 13, 2008

I own two pairs of these... they fit me perfectly (I generally find that Arcteryx products fit me better that most of the other major manufacturers). I wear them under soft shell pants while b/c skiing in the Canadian Rockies from fall through spring. They regulate my body temperature very well and the merino wool is great for the no stink factor on multi day trips. I have two years of use from the first pair and no signs of wear.

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Rating for this product: 4

The dead bird does it well

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March 23, 2009

I use these for ice climbing and any snow riding. They are super warm and incredibly comfortable. I should have gotten the boot length, but they still work perfectly. The side pocket is perfect for a key like Arcteryx suggests, but i throw my clif shot in there so it doesn't get to cold and frozen. Super accessible with any side vent ski pant.

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Rating for this product: 3

Odd sizing

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June 4, 2007

Very nicely detailed - like all of Arc'teryx products - but let down by a very odd cut. The legs are extraordinarily long relative to the waist.

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Rating for this product: 5

Warm and Comfortable

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December 2, 2009

I this for when I ride, hike, fish, travel, or anything involving cold weather. They are super comfortable and keep me warm in cold conditions. They are a little long and a boot cut may be better but this has not caused any issues.

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Rating for this product: 4

Toasty

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February 21, 2008

These wool bottoms are great. They're not itchy. They wick moisture. And they won't stink after you sweat in them. My only complaint is that they're too big at the bottom and there's excess material below my calf. I love the covert pocket.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Pants

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March 29, 2006

I wore these five days skiing at Alta in 20 to 35 degree weather under North Face Pants. They kept me dry and comfortable. The boot cut is perfect. They do not get bunched up in ski socks and boots.

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Rating for this product: 5

A leg up

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February 20, 2006

These make for a great base layer, you can't beat merino wool with a touch of lycra. I think these are bit higher quality than the Icebreaker. They hold there shape better after a few days of continuous wear compared to the Icebreaker.

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Rating for this product: 5

Can't beat wool!

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October 3, 2006

Being from Australia and having a kiwi wife makes us big fans of Icebreaker and between us we have about 20 pieces. This time we thought we´d try Acrteryx Merino and we were pleasently surprised. The build quality is typically Arcteryx, second to none and these tights seem a little thicker than my icebreakers. We both stayed warm in Denali's backcountry in mid September. The tops run a little small so DEFINATELY go a size up in tops.
Thumbs up all round

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Rating for this product: 5

Yep, good ones.

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January 9, 2006

Great baselayer. It keeps you warm and keeps out of your way. The one benefit I always notice with Arc'teryx is that their products work without question, and they look really good doing it! Size down though, I'm a medium and needed a small. They also run long, so keep in mind that they offer the boot cut.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love 'em

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January 27, 2005

I really like these. They aren't bulky. They keep me warm, but not too.
They are comfortable to the point that I forget I have them on. I don't mind the wool, but if you are easily bothered by wool the Rho LT are just as great. Also, you will want to use a 'delicate' detergent for the wool, but you can go long time between washings.

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Rating for this product: 1

What am I, Manute Bol?

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February 6, 2008

Sigh, I think the good people at Arc'Teryx made these bottoms for the starting lineup of the Vancouver Grizzlies. They arrived way too long, even in size small. I had to return them for the Rho Bootcut pair, and even those reach all the way to my ankles. I am fired up about the Rho bottoms though, wool is def the best way to go for insulation.

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5 star rating

By: urowolf1954831 January 27, 2012

Excellent under layer. Very stretchable. Does not give me that tight in the legs feeling I get from other products. Made to Arcteryx standard. Long leg more...

thin long legs!

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By: Jorge Hurtado November 16, 2011

not a problem if you have long legs... the problem for me was that they are really tight fitting around my calves and that's for real! After hours more...

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Material:
merino wool, lycra 
Fit:
athletic 
Recommended Use:
hiking,running