Indispensable Gear

By Christi D Ranked #253 - Women's Long Underwear December 27, 2007

This is the single best item I own and the base layer I opt for in all cold weather activities--particularly skiing. The superior stretch assures that nothing binds anywhere especially the knees.

I'm shorter, stocky, and curvy, so it's really hard finding a woman's fit that accommodates my muscular legs and these are a joy in that regard. But it's the waist band design that makes Marmot's far superior to all other power stretch makers. First, there's the supersoft fabric over the waistband which, while snug, is never tight. The pants stay in place nicely without strangling me. The waist band sits comfortably just below my natural waist and works wonderfully well when adding additional layers for skiing. I literally have never been more comfortable and warm on the slopes. I immediately ordered a pair for my husband. We call them our "happy pants." If you're looking for performance, warmth, comfort, and style, you simply must add these to your gear bag.

I'd recommend opting for the capris version for skiing. Neither pair I ordered arrived with contrast stitching (I got black stitching on black), which was disappointing from a style perspective. All was forgiven once I put them on.

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