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Backcountry.com Overhang Pant - Men's

Backcountry.com Overhang Pant - Men's

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Backcountry.com Overhang Pant - Men's

Busting through briar patches unscathed and breathing like an angry hippo, the water-resistant and stretchy Backcountry.com Overhang Pant wants to be your go-to trouser for any non-winter endeavor. Don these highly breathable softshell pants whether you’re planning on a long day on the trail or just a short bouldering session at the mouth of the canyon. The Overhang’s 3-D ergonomic fit won’t weigh you down or restrict your movements, and the stretchy softshell material ensures mad dynamism from sketchy highball stems to precarious creek crossings.

Bottom Line: These softshell pants are down for anything.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Pants!!!

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October 24, 2009

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!

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Are these the same material as the technical knicker bike shorts?

Are these the same material as the technical knicker bike shorts? If so, do they have a similarly-gusseted rear end? I like the knicks, and could use a long pair, too.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great pants

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6 days ago

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!

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How much do these weigh in a size large?

How much do these weigh in a size large?

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October 24, 2009

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Sometimes you just have to look...from some guys post below...By: DakkaGuru
July 29, 2009
Weight of Large is .95 lbs on a digital scale. I'm sure all the other sizes are really close to that.

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October 24, 2009

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September 6, 2009

this pic looks so fake

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By: Backcountry.com Employee
November 5, 2009

its the real deal, coming out of the Bertol hut in Switzerland.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love it for its freedom of movement

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November 11, 2009

Wore these on a three day hiking trip in the Sierras 10/2009 and they performed great! Never felt uncomfortable after 24 miles wearing these pants and a Patagonia Cap3 base. I wore a small and they were a bit snug but the build of the pants and the stretchiness of the fabric gave it amazing freedom of movement. Protection from the elements proved to be really good as well. Great wind protection and water beads on the fabric and rolls away. Highly recommend these pants! BC products are great!

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Write your question here...I'm 6'4'' and wear

Write your question here...I'm 6'4'' and wear 34/34 or 34/36. Will the larges be long enough, or will the extra larges be too big in the waist?

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October 23, 2009

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Get the large, these pants are quite stretchy so you don't want them too loose.

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October 25, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome pants!

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June 9, 2009

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!!

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Hello. I'm a 33-34 and 32 inseam. will the large fit alright?

Hello. I'm a 33-34 and 32 inseam. will the large fit alright? awesome pants. I have a Lowe Alpine Power shield jacket and it is the best material I've ever worn. Thanks.

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October 20, 2009

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I'm a 34W/32-33L and the pants fit well. There's probably about 1/2-1 inch of space in the small of my back. I can wear w/o a belt, but dont. The belt just makes them feel more secure and 1 less thing to bother me.

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October 22, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Me likey.

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November 13, 2009

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

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I have a pair of these in a small. I love them. You guys only

I have a pair of these in a small. I love them.
You guys only have the mediums left right now.
I would like to get another pair.
Are you guys bringing back the smalls/making more? (hopefully in more color choices)
If yes, when?
If no, is there something comprable from another brand?

Thanks,

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October 13, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Really light weight

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July 26, 2009

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.

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By: Backcountry.com Employee
July 29, 2009

Weight of Large is .95 lbs on a digital scale. I'm sure all the other sizes are really close to that.

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July 29, 2009

I just tried them on again to double check. I am in college so I don't wear my pants at the same waist line my grandpa does but even when I pull but either way I wear them they are long enough. After Noah I am not waiting for any more floods (ok bad joke) But I am a tall guy and pant lenth is often an issue and these don't give me any problem and they are plenty stretchy. put your mind to ease and order a pair and if they are too short for you we can go look for some floods. Deal?

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July 29, 2009

You mentioned you wear a 36x34, are these plenty long? Or do you feel like you're waiting on a flood? Thanks!

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August 2, 2009

Glad I could be of help to you all. Now if I could only earn commission I could buy more gear to review for the tall guys out there. People think it is all fun and game being tall and athletic. They don't realize how hard it can be to find clothes that are long enough that don't tent haha. kinda lame pun I just made... but that means that it was kinda cool too...

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August 1, 2009

Thanks for the info. I had been interested in these pants for a while and finally picked them up based on your review. I'm 6'4" and have the problem of my size being too short, but when I size up it's too big.

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July 31, 2009

haha perfect, thanks for the insight. ordering now!

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Write your question here...I am going to be trekking to Everest

Write your question here...I am going to be trekking to Everest Base Camp this fall or spring, maybe even winter. Is this pant strong and warm enough for that? I don't want something that looks like sweatpants when I meet government Nepalis, do these look like I was able to buy "decent clothes"?

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August 25, 2009

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These pants look great, almost like dress pants.

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October 25, 2009

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these pants are very durable, nylon material. they are also a great weight for spring and fall as is. add a baselayer and you would be great for full on conditions.

and your question about whether these are good and presentable for officials, i think you will be happy with with them. the bit of mechanical stretch, and the DWR allows them to stay clean and look good for a while!

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August 26, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

How about more color options?

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October 21, 2009

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.

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November 9, 2009

Silver would be nice

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November 5, 2009

I would love these in a dark grey.

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By: Backcountry.com Employee
November 5, 2009

what colors you guys want?

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Looking for a good pair of soft-shells for snowshoeing and XC

Looking for a good pair of soft-shells for snowshoeing and XC skiing. Would these be heavy/warm enough alone on warmer days (25-30)/ with long underwear underneath on colder days (10-20)?

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August 22, 2009

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these are light enough to be good on 25-30 degree days, they breathe well, and will not be hot. on colder days, more wind, and 10-20 degrees, a merino layer, or a baselayer would be great, a bit more insulation, but still breathe much, much better than a goretex pair, or similar shells.

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August 24, 2009

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Rating for this product: 3

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October 25, 2009

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).

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Im 5' 10" 145lbs and i was wondering what size to get.

Im 5' 10" 145lbs and i was wondering what size to get. i typically wear a 30"-32"x32" in jeans. Thanks.

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August 18, 2009

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small is def your best bet but that might even be a bit big.

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August 18, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Great technical pants

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November 8, 2009

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.

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Can anyone attest to the durability of these pants? All i see

Can anyone attest to the durability of these pants? All i see are these weak looking single seams, nothing flatlocked or anything like that. I bought some Sugoi pants from BC, with similiar stitching, and they started to fall apart in 3 months. Now, i'm not saying that these would... i'm just wondering if anyone can attest to their durability.

Especially while climbing... looks like those seams would just rip apart.

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August 15, 2009

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I've worn these pants for a few backpacking trips and just used them last weekend for climbing and they did great. They are surprisingly resilient for how lightweight they are, and I think they are going to be around for a while. If they have your size you won't be disappointed.

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October 21, 2009

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I would say that they are durable with the elasticity of the material and in the picture you can see the guy climbing a mountain so Im sure it would be fine for that

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August 15, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Great in the Backcountry

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August 23, 2009

Just got back from my first official test of the Overhang pant: Crestone Peak, CO. These pants were great in the backcountry. They're very light weight, super breathable, and quite a bit more durable than I suspected at first. Coming down from the summit, there was a lot of scraping my @$$ on the rock of the class 3 gully, but the pants show no signs of wear at all. The material is thin and stretches quite a bit, and they breathed enough for me to stay comfortable on the trip in temps ranging from the mid 40's to the low 80's. The pocket on the right leg was great for easy access to my camera too. Haven't had a chance to see how they shed water yet, but I've been impressed by their dry functionality. I usually wear 32x32 jeans (fitted casually - I'm 5'11, 160 lbs.) and the medium fit great, with just a little bit of wiggle room in the waist. Solid product BC, keep it up.

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The small is slightly small for me. Should I return or exchange

The small is slightly small for me. Should I return or exchange for medium?

I'm typically 30x30 in pants. Not surprisingly the small is slightly short--but I could fix that by letting the hem down a little. It's snug at the waistband--but not tight anywhere else-and binds on the knee when I walk or sit. I'm afraid the medium (32) might be huge on me tho.

If they fit better these seem like they'd be great pants...

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August 1, 2009

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I got the Small and the Medium to try -- I am also 30x32 and I could not get either of them to fit correctly. The Small felt constricting, and the Medium was way too big at the waist and was a bit too flowy for my tastes. I loved the material though -- and I did try them out on a trip by wearing a belt. So yes - a belt would work, but it's annoying that the sizing is the way it is.

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August 15, 2009

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My only thought is try using a webbing belt on them... I like these pants so much I think everyone should get a pair. But it is understandable if sizing does not work out.

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August 3, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Good stuff

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September 1, 2009

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.

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September 1, 2009

A heavier weight winter version would be fantastic by the way, with gaiters or side zips, like the patagonia super guides.

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What kind of color is "Not Black"? The photos make

What kind of color is "Not Black"? The photos make it hard to tell on my monitor. I've seen other items where "Not Black" seems to be more of a greyish, but these look like a dark, poop brown. Can anyone clarify?

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July 31, 2009

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They're like a mix of dark brown and dark gray. As mentioned above, it kind of depends on the lighting. From a distance they'd probably just appear dull black.

I don't really know what the other guy is talking about with matching to other clothes. First of all, when I'm out hiking I don't really care what the birds and squirrels think of the colors of my clothes. Secondly, they definitely do look great with other clothes. I mean, if all you have is black and brown clothes you might look a little odd, but I wear these with blue, gray, red, and green a lot and I think I look pretty good.

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August 6, 2009

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the color is awful, they might as well called it not black, not brown, not gray cuz they don't go with anything I have, not my brown shoes, or my black shoes, or my brown/black shoes. And it does not go with any of my black jackets, or red jackets, or brown jackets, or gray jackets. can't understand why BC didn't go with either black or khaki or gray color. did they not piece this together with popular shoes and tops and realize it just does not go together with anything. unless of course if you are color blind, then go ahead and get it.

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August 5, 2009

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When you see them in person you might develop a more positive association to the color brown:D

The pants are indeed a dark brown in most tungsten based lights and out in the sun. They almost seem kind of brown/merlot in fluorescent light. They work well with most color t-shirts I wear.

I've been living in these pants for the past couple days.

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August 1, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

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September 25, 2009

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.

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October 25, 2009

I had the waist on mine taken in by the seamstress at the dry cleaners. It costs 20 dollars or so.

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If the pants are too long can i get them hemmed? I have a 34/35

If the pants are too long can i get them hemmed?

I have a 34/35 waist but am only 5'8 and usually wear a 30" length. I just want to make sure that it would not harm the material to have them hemmed.

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July 30, 2009

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I don't think it will harm the material. Depending on what thread you use, the thread may siphon some water in but it should not be a significant amount.

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July 30, 2009

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Rating for this product: 3

love the material, hate the sizing

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August 15, 2009

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.

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Could someone advise me on sizing? I'm not sure whether to

Could someone advise me on sizing? I'm not sure whether to go for the Small or Medium. I have big thighs, between a 30 and 31" waist and a 32.5" inseam. I wear 31" waist quiksilver boardshorts, size small north face ski pants and 31-32" waist jeans if that is any help. Most 32" shorts are far too big for me.

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July 28, 2009

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I would suggest medium because length is important to me and you can always wear a belt. BC brand stuff typically runs a bit small/fitted too. If they don't work out you can return them.

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July 29, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Good pants

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August 12, 2009

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.

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My fiance was a wrestler and he usually gets 32/32 pants. He

My fiance was a wrestler and he usually gets 32/32 pants. He has big thighs too so is this tight by the thighs? What size should I get him?

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July 28, 2009

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accurate sizing for waist and hem.

large thighs are common around the backountry office too, as we say, the LOW SPEED QUADS. we put plenty of room in the thighs.

the stretch is great too. a medium should fit great!

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July 28, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

The pants I've been searching for!

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August 6, 2009

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!

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How does the Polartec Power Shield material compare with material

How does the Polartec Power Shield material compare with material in other softshell pants like the MH Synchro's SBT Nylon w/ Conduit Softshell, the Mammut Champ Schoeller Material, Acr'Teryx Gamma AR Tweave, etc? Are there any real differences?

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July 15, 2009

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the Polartec powershield will have better stretch than the conduit, less expensive but still better than schoeller. this is a lightweight material that has great stretch but still really tough nylon material.

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July 28, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Pleasant Surprise

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August 19, 2009

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.

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What is length of the size large?

What is length of the size large?

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July 2, 2009

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31.5 in. - the sizing chart is right over the add to cart button.

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July 5, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Very good pants

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August 7, 2009

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.

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do these pants make noise when you move.

do these pants make noise when you move.

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July 2, 2009

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these are very quiet. softshell material from polartec, this is not a laminate, but a nylon stretch woven that wears well, but still quiet, stretchy, and soft, and very breatheable

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July 7, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

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August 3, 2009

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.

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What material are these made out of? Looks great BTW

What material are these made out of? Looks great BTW

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 10, 2009

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I read the following on another website:
"Polartec® Power Shield® fabric consists of wind resistant nylon face laminated to a highly insulated fleece."

P.S. That GOAT snap is the bomb!

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June 3, 2009

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the material is a powershield from Polartec. killer fabric, stretch woven, great windproofness and breathability.

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May 13, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Nice!

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August 14, 2009

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.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Polartec Power Shield Stretch Woven with Hardface technology 
Waterproof Rating:
Highly water-resistant 
Breathable Rating:
Highly breathable 
Fit:
Loose, 3-D ergonomic fit 
Side Zips:
No 
Venting:
No 
Pockets:
2 Front, 2 back, 1 cargo 
Seam Taped:
No 
Waist:
Belt loops 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, climbing, bouldering, backpacking, bushwhacking, anything 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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