Gear Review
MH Compressor Pants
By BW
Ranked #294 - Men's Pants
March 25, 2010
These are one of those products.. either you need them, or you dont. If you're not climbing mountains, you probably dont need them. But if you do, they are great insurance in case the temps drop into fiercly cold degrees. Use them when the elevation gets high and the temps get low. I keep these and a puffy in my summit pack on the longer summit climbs just in case. Great fit and design, go on easy while wearing boots/crampons with the full zippers. Pretty lightweight for what they will offer if needed. Compress well in the stuff sac, but I like to use a smaller sac than the one provided to get them even smaller(about the size of a big grapefruit if you really compress them). When on, they provide alot of warmth and cut any windchill that may occur. They move well with articulation in the knees and offer some protection from abrasion in the seat and knees. Also work great for when you make it to base camp and stop moving for the day. Great product, limited application.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Compressor Pant - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Covert (15D ripstop nylon), DWR coating
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- highly breathable
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft Eco
- Fit:
- standard
- Side Zips:
- yes, full-length
- Waist:
- elastic
- Pockets:
- 2 hand
- Weight:
- 1 lb 5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- layering, winter
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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1 Comments Last Reply: February 2, 2011 By: debidoson646529
BW: so do you use these primarily as throw-on over your shells for extreme cold and when you stop moving? Did you size up for this usage?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes