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Mountain Hardwear Makalu Pant - Men's
I am looking for a soft shell pant for cold weather mountaineering...
By Thad
Ranked #638 - Men's Softshell Pants
February 4, 2010
I am looking for a soft shell pant for cold weather mountaineering and alpine touring, as well as ice climbing. Is the Makalu a good choice and if not what would you recommend?
T H
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By Dan Boothe
Ranked #568 - Men's Softshell Pants
February 10, 2010
I just finished a trip up Katahdin in February with these. I was very pleased with them. Temperatures were consistently around 10 during the day, winds gusting up to 40 mph at times. With a thermal layer underneath these were ideal. Along the lines of Knanier's comment, I'm 6'2" 180 lbs and had to get a large for the inseam, but they are a touch on the baggy side and I need a belt. My only complaint: I wish they came in Med/Long!
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By knanier
Ranked #17 - Men's Softshell Pants
February 6, 2010
Mountain hardware usually makes a great product and I'm sure this would serve your needs well. However, I've found some of their pants to fit awkwardly if you're tall - but maybe thats just me - I'm 6'4 180lbs. The soft shell I went with was the Stoic Tour Pant and at a cost 45 bucks less...might be a good deal for a pair of pants with a finite lifetime - plus I believe the cuffs to be more burly on the stoic. Do order up a size though!
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