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By Eric McCammond Ranked #162 - Men's Softshell Pants February 20, 2011

I've been using these for winter snowshoe climbs in northern Japan. They are amazingly light and the material feels solid. They're quick drying, completely windproof, and shed snow well. With a capilene 1 baselayee, R1 fleece for insulation, and gaiters I've stayed comfortable kicking through a foot of fresh powder in -20-degree windchills. At 6'3", 175 lbs, I sometimes have issues finding clothes with legs or sleeves long enough. Arcteryx apparel in size large has always worked well on my tall, slender frame. One minor complaint are the tiny zipper grabs. I can't grip them with my thick winter gloves and have to remove a glove to get into my pockets. This can be quickly remedied by running some tiny cord through them. As with most Arcteryx stuff, it will take a few moments to get over the sticker shock, but you'll be left wearing a bomber, functional, near-flawless product.

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