Gear Review
MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Insulation Pant - Men's
MB Ultralight Thermawrap
By Sieto
Ranked #297 - Men's Pants
August 7, 2009
Just got my Ultralight Thermawrap Pants, can't wait to try them for real.I got this as an extra warm layer on mountaineering trips/expeditions. The pants seem warm enough for use in the mountains and are large enough to fit over other layers (i'm 6'4/170 and got the XL). Off course they're also very light!When I ordered the pants, the website said they had full side-zips, when in fact they are 7/8-length zips. Backcountry has adjusted the info on the site and has dealt with the situation quickly and fairly.Full-length zips would have made these pants better though.Edit: I summited Aconcagua on 12/2/2010 wearing these pants under my softshell pants. Under the thermawrap I also wore BC.com powerstretch pants. Everyhting combined I was more then warm enough. Never cold.Size XL weighs 343 grams.
View Details: MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Insulation Pant - Men's
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: December 8, 2009 By: Matt Lutz
I have worn these pants in winter conditions in MN down to -20F. I had sufficient layers on elsewhere, too.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Full zips are unnecessary and make the pants more fumbly and complicated to put on in the field. Ever tried putting full-zip pants on above treeline in the wind? I love 3/4 zip pants (Mtn Hardware, Arcteryx have them too). Unzipped I can easily stick my size 11 boot through, even with crampons if I am careful, and will have the pants on before I've figured out which side zips to what in a full-zip pant. They also save having zipper bulk and stiffness under your climbing harness or pack waistbelt. They also won't inadvertently unzip from your waist - which you usually find out when you get a cold snow injection.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Have you had the chance to test these pants in the field yet ? How warm do you think they are ?
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes