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The North Face Freedom Pant - Men's
Can anyone tell me if I should get these pants or the insulated...
By kc
Ranked #1556 - Men's Ski Pants
January 12, 2010
Can anyone tell me if I should get these pants or the insulated version of this? Just got a pair because they fits well but not sure if I should get the insulated ones since I have never ski. I got a pair of North Face flennel for the base layer. Would both be enough or I should switch to the insulated with the flennel under? Temperture is about 30's day time and I don't expect to ski night time for the time being.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #938 - Men's Ski Pants
January 13, 2010
These pants with a base layer (especially an insulating base layer like your flannel pants) will be plenty warm for temps in the 30s. I live in Alaska and only have desired insulated pants when I'm at a complete stand still (like belaying on an ice climb) or hanging out at camp. And both those times the temperature was probably somewhere between -5 and +10F. I only had my north face liberation pants (gore-tex shell) and merino wool baselayer. You'd likely overhead with insulated pants unless they were ventable and the insulation was insubstantial.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] HyVent 2L; [lining] taffeta
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 625-675 g/m˛
- Insulation:
- none
- Fit:
- loose
- Venting:
- chimney venting
- Side Zips:
- no
- Gaiters:
- yes
- Seams:
- fully
- Waist:
- adjustable tabs
- Pockets:
- 2 hand warmer, 1 cargo
- Recommended Use:
- skiing
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