Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Down Pant - Men's
Worth It
By Kent Staubus
Ranked #134 - Men's Pants
March 2, 2010
I live in the Dakotas and take photos at night. This has been a harsh winter with temps colder than 30 below, high winds, and many blizzards. I was out in all of that, at night. Pants work great by themselves down to about 15 below, and with midweight tech base layer they were plenty warm at 32 below. Would likely have been warm at temps even colder. They shed wind and snow very well. Easy to put on; the zippers are great. I can stand around for hours out in these and easily withstand the cold. The only thing I might add would be a pocket or two. Then again, my parka covers them way down on the legs anyway. If I lost these, I'd buy another pair. I have no trouble driving a car wearing these. Size ran true for me. If you live further south of where the lakes freeze solid enough to drive cars on, you likely don't need these.
Kent in SD
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Down Pant - Men's
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] SL ripstop, Conduit SL laminate; [lining] nylon taffeta
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Venting:
- no
- Side Zips:
- yes, ankle zips
- Seams:
- untaped
- Gaiters:
- no
- Waist:
- elastic waist with removable suspenders
- Pockets:
- 1 rear
- Weight:
- 2 lb 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- high-altitude mountaineering, North Pole bakesales
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: January 4, 2012 By: ham5063250
lol, if there anything like the jacket they will keep you warm in antartica.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I am heading to the Northwest corner of North Dakota, and will know in a couple of weeks whether these will keep me warm or not!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes