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By Erik Kellison Ranked #660 - Men's Softshell Pants January 30, 2009

I bought these pants to be my new ski pants in all condition. I wanted something comfortable with a layer of fleece insulation, breathable, and full-zips (or nearly there) - oh, and bibs too. These fit the bill perfectly. They are definitely waterproof, they fit well - I would say that they have an athletic fit as they are NOT baggy), and the construction is second to none. The internal gaiters are well-designed, though they do not breathe. The side zips do leave something to be desired as they only go about halfway up one's thigh, meaning that donning and removal with ski boots on is difficult, and impossible with snowshoes. That being said, I really like them. The pockets are well thought out, and the zippers work well (be sure to add a toggle to the lower zipper on each leg as MH forgot to).
Besides skiing, I have also used these for wet/snowy winter hiking/snowshoeing, and they breathe well, vent well, and protect from the elements like Gore-Tex bibs. I couldn't ask for more. Well, I was expecting a tad more warmth, but the windproof nature makes up for the lack of fleece thickness.

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