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Outdoor Research Credo Softshell Pant - Men's
OK Here is my question, I want to buy a pair of soft shell pants...
By Keith Wendorff
Ranked #614 - Men's Softshell Pants
November 24, 2010
OK Here is my question, I want to buy a pair of soft shell pants to wear over my clothes when snowshoeing. I will be using these at work and have to wear a uniform, so these will be an outer layer. Don't need warmth just something to block the wind and snow, usually layer my clothes so this will be final layer. Also usually snow shoe short distances then work and then snow shoe back to the truck. I'm 34x34 in pants which size should I get and will these work for what I'm looking for?
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By Donald Schmit
Ranked #203 - Men's Softshell Pants
November 24, 2010
Softshell pants like these balance weather resistance with breathability. If you tend to be doing high activity work and won't be standing in the snow, I think these would work out for you. If you tend to be doing low activity work, standing in the snow, or working when it's snowing I'd go with a hardshell pant. The hardshells are waterproof and more windproof so they won't really get soaked after a long time in the snow/weather but are nowhere near as breathable for high activity environments. As far as size, the L is 35x33 and the XL is 38x34. If you are wearing hugely thick layers, you could probably use the L but it might be a bit tight over everything anyways. I think the XL would would be a bit more roomy/comfortable over everything, you just might have to wear a good belt on it.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell], nylon softshell; [lining], brushed fleece
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- not-specified
- Venting:
- no
- Side Zips:
- no
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Gaiters:
- no
- Waist:
- belt loops
- Pockets:
- 2 hand
- Weight:
- 20.6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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