Backcountry.com Overhang Pant - Men's - 2009 BCS

Late spring and summer skiing in these pants is great. A little tight around my AT boots but worthy none the less. Also, these are my go to hiking, camping, trekking, pants. Really breathable and stretchy. Not wind proof, and not waterproof at all. Super comfortable, but had to buy mine a size bigger then I expected. Really love these pants.

the microfleece lining has pilled up and removed in a few spots with lots of wear, but these are my favorite pants ever.
I wear 32x32 in most jeans/khakis, etc, and go smaller if anything--the medium fit me well, hang just a tad lower on my waist though. these have function great for rock climbing, summer mountaineering, and in less extreme cold temperatures, single day winter mountaineering events (no colder than 20F though). They dry incredible quick, are durable, microfleece lining is soft, pockets are great/zip closure--and it is hard to beat the goat logo!

These Bc pants are my favorite for hiking and bouldering, even in summer weather (below probably 88 degrees or so). They breathe like no other pant I've ever worn, while still holding up to scrapes and bumps against rocks, thorns and branches. Another thing I love about them is how stretchy they are, which makes scrambling up and around boulders much easier. ROCK ON BC!!

When my shipment came i wasn't sure they put anything in it. These things are light and stretchy. power shield is my softshell material of choice. I wear a 36x34 and these fit great in the XL. These are great multi purpose pants, wear them in all seasons, just throw some long underwear bottoms on like the BC primes and these make pretty good snow pants.

I picked up a pair of these pants in a size small (im 5' 10", 140lbs) for christmas and they are awesome. Very lightweight, highly stretchable and all the pockets are a plus as well. The color is a bit odd, but to be honest, as long as they function as they should, the color doesnt matter to me.

These pants rock! Got them about 2 weeks ago, wore them to Bridge to Nowhere this weekend. There were about 8 thigh to knee-deep water crossings along the way, and they are water-resistant enough to be dry when I got out of the water each time.
Besides the water it was a warm day and they breathed well, I didnt feel like ripping them off at all. Lots of yuccas overgrown on that trail and they didnt tear up the pants at all.
I want to get the shorts!
I usually wear a 32-33 waist, 30length and the Mediums fit great, a liiiitle bit long.
I would say get them, but you cant! Stoic needs to make these things.

Great pants for cool weather hiking and rock climbing. Not suitable for ice climbing or mountaineering.

These are actually very thin, lightweight, stretchy pants. They are not very warm or windproof, but on the other hand they breathe like no other. I'm 33/30 and I got a large, but probably should have gotten a medium. With a pack on I think the pants would get pushed down on my waist due to the loose fit and stretchyness (unless I wear a belt).

Color sucks. Kind of purple brown. Not pretty. Very functional and light weight though. Water repellent at least. I also love the stretch material. They seem to hold up pretty well.

I have a 38 waist and 33 inseam and the large pants fit really nice. They are extremely comfy and shed water. They feel good but look a little "plasticky". The color changes somewhat on the amount of light available. It ranges from dark brown to a mauve-ish color. Besides that they are extremely light weight, don't make me sweat and don't catch cat hair!

These are seriously the most comfortable pants I own! They move extremely well and don't seem to snag on much of anything....so far. The only thing I would change is the waist. The waist is just a little too big for me but I need the length, yet I don't want to wear a belt so for now I'll either wear a belt or deal with droopy drawers. Either way they're my favorite pants in the collection!

I bought the wrong size for anything active. I'm 6'2" and 220 pounds and the XL is too big by a LONG shot! I'm usually a 34" or 36" x 34" I do wear them all the time anyway for chillin at home and cruising town for errands. I may try them with some thicker Marmot Dri-Clime pants underneath for snowshoeing. That should eat up the extra space. Aside from my mistake in sizing, this pant is nothing short of an A+, don't hesistate on this one.

super resilient, lightweight, breathable, stretchy. Perfect for backpacking, climbing, or just about anything athletic outdoors. I'm 6' 190lbs with a 34"waist in denims, the Large fit spot on. Too bad backcountry doesn't recognize that they have such a good product here to offer it in more colors.

The pants are great! They are comfortable and so far have been really durable which is awesome cause I'm rough on my pants. I would definitely recommend these pants to anyone who hikes or boulders.

This is a lightweight stretch woven pant. Quite water resistant, haven't had to try it in the wind yet. Material is fairly soft to the touch but is pretty durable so far. I'm 5'10" with a 30" waist and 33" inseam, the medium fits me well with a belt. It's comfortable in up to 90 degree weather.

I bought these for a cold weather backpacking trip in the smokies. Got them in the mail and everything looked fine, but when I put them on they fit far too tight at the ankle and did not have any sort of zippers to open them up. Being one of my pet peeves when pants dont fit over top of shoes I will be returning them.

Would probably be fine with sandals and they seem very comfortable but boots no sir.

I wear 30x32 pants and neither the size s nor the size m would do it for me. I returned them in the end.

These pants are ultralight and they work well for hiking in lots of different conditions (rugged - despite the stretchiness of the material). When it rained, the feeling was kind of strange -- the raindrops felt cold, but there wasn't a sensation of wetness. Anyway, if they produced a size somewhere in between S and M, I'd buy it.

These pants perform very well. They are light, breathable, stretchable, they shed water, and they hold up well to abrasion. I recently replaced my standard nylon hiking pants with these, and couldn't believe the difference. The range of motion while wearing these is nearly the same as not wearing pants at all! Simply put these are now my default pants when heading out to the backcountry. In addition to their function, these pants also have form. They look good enough to wear out. They are a classy chocolate brown color and don't look to techy. The fit is good. I am 6'3" 185lbs, i usually wear 34" waist, and i got a Large. Could have used an inch or so more in length, but it is not really noticeable.

First Sizing: I'm 5'9" 140 lbs. I love the way 30X30 levi 569s fit. A Small fit me perfectly in these pants.

Color: Yes, not black, brown, not anything really. Kinda ugly, but I also loved my bright purple patagonia fleece, so that isn't much of an issue for me.

I got these to wear hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, snowshoeing and any mixture of the previous. When I first got them, I was a little shocked at how thin they seemed, but figured if they're tough, who cares. This September, I took a trip, logging about 100 miles, 30,000+ vertical, many rock pitches and 7 days backpacking on 2 trips with about a 35ish lb pack, wearing these pants for all of it. They performed really well. Waterproof in the light rains, wind proof to about 20ish mph, cool enough to about 75 on a sunny multipitch, warm enough to the mid 30s while camping, stretchier than I am on rock moves and comfortable under a pack.

Why they didn't get 5 stars: 1) One of the last days on the trip, I was walking back to my tent in the Tetons when I felt a slight tug on my leg. Not thinking, I kept moving, only to hear the fabric tear from getting caught on a small pine about a foot tall. It only ripped about 1/2" by 1/2", but still dissapointing. I was hoping for more windproof. 2) At about 20+, you can feel the wind start to come through them. As a result, I don't think I'll be using them in any winter conditions. 3) The belt loops: I don't want to wear a belt under my climbing harness or hip straps. I'd prefer a draw strap with clamp inside the waist like in some MH products.

Overall: Great pants for the price. I will continue to use them for spring-fall hiking and climbing. Thanks BC!

Cruising through Atacama desert in Chile, I'm rockin' the BC Overhang pants and staying cool and comfy. Like most Backcountry products, the Overhangs have a slim fit, (I'm 5'7", 135 pounds, 30"-31" waist, and wearing a small). The pants resist brush and weeds like armor but are super flexible for an impromptu bouldering session. In the desert you won't fry and on a windy outcropping, you'll still be comfy. I really like the pants but they are a bit quirky: there are seams that hit you across the top of the knee that take some getting used to and my girlfriend pointed out that the back is sewn in a way that make the pants look like they have a huge butt panel (think old school pajamas). Overall the pants are good, not great, and a deal if on sale but there are better options out there.

These pants are awesome. They feel SUPER good and I actually do like the fit, whereas others sometimes think they fit a little slim. All in all, I would def. buy these pants again and hopefully they will come out with another color so I can get another pair.

These pants are absolutely awesome. I'm usually 29x30 or 30x30 and the small fits perfect. The slim fit is really stylish and comfortable but it doesn't restrict your movements because the material has the perfect amount of stretchiness to it. They breathe well, I wear them on light hikes when its in the 70's. They're also super durable - I wore them bushwhacking through thick vegetation in the middle of the night with no tears or anything. Definitely my favorite pair of pants. I love BC gear!

I bought these pants to take on back country hut/yurt trips. Super light weight and a bit more functional for hanging out around the hut/doing chores. They've now become my go to comfort pants at home.

Some additional color options would be nice, black especially.

This is yet another backcountry.com product that has impressed me, in fact its becoming my number one choice of brand when looking at new gear/clothing.

they fit well and are great even for casual travelling. will keep you warm down to 30 degree temps. haven't tried them in colder weather yet.
wish backcountry would make more sizes and colors!

I like these pants but less than I expected. They are more windproof than I thought but a windstopper layer would make it awesome. They are really stetchy and I guess you would lose that. I got the large and am 5'9 175. They are a little big in the waist and length but the medium looks to be too small in the waist.
They did pass the accidental firewood snag test. They feel great but the fit is just not there for me.

i've had these for a while now and wear them regularly to work due to their comfiness. I'm 6' 180 lbs and normally wear 33" waist jeans. I went with the large and they are a bit loose in the waist but I guess that's what belts were invented for. They are roomy enough that I can easily fit sweat pants on underneath them if its chilly out. My only complaint is that I had imagined them being more water resistant. During a 4 day hike on the oregon coast this summer I encountered torrential rains and my legs were soaked within about 20 minutes. Luckily they dry rather quickly after being soaked.

I've been wearing these while training for my Nepal trip. They will be good for low-land trekking and will also be good under my waterproof pants up above Namche Bazaar. They are still too short though. I went up to medium to get a little more inseam, but even that is a little short. I also wish there was a way to tighten the waistband. I hate to wear a belt when I carry a full pack.

The medium is a little roomy on my 5'9", 140 lb frame but they're super comfy. My new favorite pants.

This pair of pants fit me perfectly. I am almost 5' 5" and it is usually hard to find inseams less than 30". It is lightweight, quiet and never snagged on my hikes so far. It has been comfortable for me wearing this down to the 30's (F). I like the dark brown but wish there were more colors available so I can get another.

These pants are a great all in one pants. Great water repellency, wind resistance, and breathablity. Just went on a hike in about -10C with the wind and i felt nothing come through the pants. Oh and to top if off these pants stretch so no matter what position the pants are always comfortable.

For some reason, I haven't had much luck fitting into BC.com clothing. Either the article was too big/small or was just plain weird fitting. Along comes the Overhang pant at 50% off. Fits like the tailor around the corner made them for me. That being said, I usually wear a medium, for these I sized to to the large. Perfect. Although it's too hot in NYC to wear these right now, I'm looking forward to a lot of use when hiking come fall. Fabric feels light and right. With a layer underneath, I can even imagine wearing them while spring skiing. Cheers.

Nice and light, wears well with long underwear, easy to climb in. No need whatsoever to spend more on a fancier name brand. Fit chart was spot on.

Really soft feeling fabric, seems less stiff then my other Power Shield outerwear. Sizing is perfect, the fleece inner waist is a really nice touch. Super comfortable, stretchy and very light... These are just awesome pants.

Light, well finished, stylish. Great for bouldering. Seem to breath very well. I would have put five stars if they had not been made in China.

Like previous reviews, love these pants. They are not real stiff and burly softshell material, but they strecth/breath like crazy. They shed light rain nicely and are very comfortable in temps up to mid-high 80s. Highly recommend these for bouldering/climbing and or any outdoor activity. The belt loops a nice plus (my REI softshells have these too) and there are a ample pockets for all your needs. Medium fit me great, normally wear 32-33 waist and 30-31 inseam.

these fit funny on me and i had to return them. I'm 6'2" and 210lbs and the Larges were short on me. No dice.