Michael_L

What else to say, these pants are simply awesome. The look and feel is pretty bomber. They don't have too much on them, and their minimalist design is what I appreciate. I used them in intense cold & windy conditions to warm & wet snow, and I'm still impress every time I use them. Those pants won't let you down, you can count on them, and so is Patagonia's reputation for backing up their products. I really like the design of the gaiter, and the cuff of the pants and they are VERY lightweight. I do ski & snowboard with them, and they are PERFECT for both. My only suggestion is to have a higher waist line/lower crutch, more like the Light Smoke Flash pants. Sometime they almost feel like a pair of low rise pants. I gave them a 5 stars for their design and construction, but If you look for a higher waist pants, maybe the light smoke flash might suite you better, but other than that, they are the real deal. Only pants that are in the same league in my opinion, for both durability and design, are the Arc'Teryx Sidewinder SV.

Compare to most folks who buy this Parka, I don't use it for climbing, this is my goto jacket for Backcountry skiing and Snowboarding when the weather turns nasty. You can count on it when it's cold & windy on those ridges before you are ready to drop in, or for the final hike, when the wind is blowing so hard that you feel your blood will freeze instantly. For a jacket this warm, it's super light, packs fairly well in the included stuff bag. It's well sized for an over parka, so buy the same size as usual, it will fit over your shell & layers. The only thing I don't like to much is the hood design, as when you don't use it, it's kind of in the way, I would have like a different neck design for this hood, something less constricting when not used, but other than that, this parka will keep you toasty when needed!