Magic Pants

By Ian McCalder Ranked #202 - Men's Softshell Pants February 10, 2009

Riddle me this Batman: what can't these pants do? They are totally windproof, thanks to the Gore Windstopper lining, they are highly water resistant (see: waterproof minus seam taping), they have a nice stretch fit, they are warm, and they're great for picking up gear girls. The built in gaiter (zips out if you don't want it) is awesome for skiing/snowboarding, and the side vents are absolutely invaluable.

I took these babies out skiing and they were awesome. I could have used another layer of insulation underneath (it was -27 Celsius), but they cut the wind beautifully. They also came ice climbing with me in early January. Again, needed more insulation underneath (it was -34 Celsius) but they stood up to the ice and snow. I put a couple holes in them with my crampons, but they are easily patched. Alternatively OR offers the most comprehensive warranty in the business and they could fix/replace the pants for free.

I'll have to agree with Evan Stevens' review that the pockets are a little small. I also found the fit to be a touch on the small side. I'm a 32" waist and the medium was almost too small. My roommate is a 33-34" waist and had to get a large.

That being said these are easily my favorite winter pants for skiing/ice climbing/looking hardcore at the grocery store. I would recommend them to everyone.

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