Patagonia R1 Pant - Men's - 2007 BCS

You may care to look up TRU-SPEC Gen III Level 2 ECWCS Drawers instead (I did). These can be found almost anywhere for much-less-than-half-the-price-of-these. The only differences I can see are that the TRU-SPECs have:
1 - a much lower and more roomy crotch area (which some may say is not such a bad thing); and
2 - a very simple elastic waistband i.e. not covered with R1-like material.

...and of course they don't say "Patagonia."

These pants are slim fit, and are used a base layer, but they're perfect for just chillin' and hanging out. You can wear em' like pajamas or as their intended purpose as a base layer. they're super warm, and have a back pocket to hold your wallet or iphone. whatevs. if you get the R1 top it can also double as a ninja costume. This is some of the base layer pants I've ever owned. i'm 6'2 w/ 32 waist and weigh 170lbs and i got the medium.

I use these as a middle layer (between capilene base layer and hardshell outer layer) for winter activities. They are form fitting for effective moisture wicking and much less bukly than traditional fleece. Great pants, but a bit pricey.

While unable to test in the extreme conditions I had hoped (summiting Mt. Washington mid-January and due to absolutely Everest-like conditions), I have spent some quality time with these Rs throughout the coldest December/January Ohio has undoubtedly seen in the last few years

Being a thin, six-foot bean-pole these thermals in size medium did not fit overly tight for a base layer. The elastic waistband is just barely tight enough for a 30 waist. They are intended to be snug, but not tight not as tight as thermal underwear. The mostly spandex material is light, compressible, and quite comfortable, while the raised and checkered texture gives you something to think about the first few wears. It is a bit odd, but provides for superior loft of the fabric above your skin to provide very good insulation. The mens version comes with a rear zipper pocket that might be useful if using for cold-weather running, but could probably be done without. More importantly is what the pants should have - a zippered fly with an insulating flap. You dont want that area to freeze for sure, but it would be nice to be able to keep these very warm thermals all the way on when going about business, youre already stripping off outer layer(s) as is

And boy are they warm. While climbing in Arkansas this past December these never came off. Standing around the crag in low/mid 40s and wind my legs were never once cold with these under a light hiking pant. The pants are also extremely flexible and stretch really well, no pulling whatsoever. Back in Ohio hiking with 30 or so pounds to train in single digits (but no wind) I actually had to zip off the bottom portion of my pants I was so warm. Running in low 20s and wind with just running shorts over (I still cant wear totally form-fitting I suppose Im a self conscious bean-pole) resulted in a similarly sweaty outcome. They are, however, surprisingly breathable and dry very quickly due to the R1 fabric technology.

All in all these are great thermals, but just maybe not great pants. From my experience would be best for very cold weather in active use or medium cold weather if planning to be static. Patagonia made this superior piece of clothing to keep you warm, dry, comfortable, and alive - and the R1 technology does just that. No frills, no extras.

Not pants, these are cut and fit like tights. Useless for skiing because pulling them up will cut off all circulation.

The R1 pant used to be a loose cut pair of pants that would fit smoothly beneath a pair of ski pants, be loose and flexible. Please bring it back :(

man i love these pants. i use these for just about every day skiing. sometimes they are too warm, though not often, they are quite versatile. some of the BEST base layer.

So, its true, these aren't a pair of pants/sweats I would wear outside of the house. And they don't fit tight like Cap. or wool base layers. That being said, they're great to climb in (think Smith Rock and 23 degrees), ski, sit by the campfire, etc. Due to the not so form fitting, these work great as a mid layer for really cold days as well. The quality is great - I've had mine a year and they still look new. Do an alright job of blocking the wind, but better with any sort of outer pant/shell of course. I'm 6'4 180 tall and lanky and a large fits well, but a medium would be better for a tighter fit.

I just tried out my R1 pants (more like a thick long underwear) in sub-zero temperatures for the last 4 days while on the job for 12 hours (Outside 80% of the time) and my verdict, BEST base layer ever. I am moving around ALOT and carrying heavy hoses/guns and I never got too hot down there. Definately great for cold weather (-10f with winds gusting to 60mph felt like a breeze). seriously, buy these pants.

Perfect for a base layer under heavy gortex shell for skiing or as a running tight in moderately cold weather. They are tights rather than pants in the sense they are form fitting but are not so overly tight that they would make a person feel self conscious when worn alone for running.

These are warm tights with a fancy design to better wick moisture from skin. Very light weight. I prefer capeline pants.

I bought these pants, and i bought a small thinking they would be tight, they wernt like tights like everyones been saying, but they are snug. They kept me warm throughout the day. im sayin good buy

I skied with these and stayed warm. They are the Best! I was warm without question.

I wore these as my base layer under my Burton un-insulated snowboard pants and was perfectly comfortable! Highly recommended and great quality!

I wear these underneath my waders when fishing and use them for insulation when skiing in the winter. They keep me warm without too much heat/excess fabric. Need to get another pair!