Only 1 Recco reflector & not that baggy

By aaalllen Ranked #604 - Men's Ski Pants December 10, 2010

After doing a scrunch/pat down test, I can only find one Recco reflector so this is a little misleading: "Upper and lower RECCO reflectors make it easier to find you should you get in over your head".

It's not black but more of a slight herringbone dark grey w/ a little shine to it. The side cinch adjusters make you look more like a person than a square blob. The suspenders stand out and the length works. The foundation bib had the length adjuster near the top of the shoulders for most people.

Compared w/ the tight ski stuff, this is probably baggy. I can only compare it to Burton pants or a TNF foundation bib from a fear years ago. The bottom is not baggy at the waist to mid-thigh. Then it gets baggy, but not puffy. The top is form fitting but not tight (6-3 225 line backer sized). I can sit comfortably. No room for padded shorts if that's your thing.

No zips on the cargo or back pockets, but the flap folders over to block rain and you have velcro or button snap for closure. The front pockets are horizontal and zip w/ maybe a 5" pocket. I'm used to more angled pocket openings so not sure what I'd find more convenient. Definitely less of a chance to loose things. The crotch zipper goes top down instead of both directions like some other pants.

One pocket has the standard TNF key attachment that snaps into a cord. It's less bulk than a hook, but takes more work w/ different set of keys.The inner thing vents are mesh lined.

The bottom gaitor could use stickier plastic or a smaller opening. There is a hook for laces, but I typically collapse them given the tiny burton speed laces not having any room under them.

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