great pants

By Mark Davidian Ranked #693 - Men's Softshell Pants September 22, 2008

wore them on a trip to whitney. Started at 11000 feet at 4am with temp at 25 degrees. Going at a strong pace. These pants were perfect. Breathed very well. Had them on until the middle of the switchbacks on the sunny side with temps in 70s at which time I took them off and wore shorts. These fit slim people (I wish people would stop rating clothing and shoes for the fit. They can't make clothes that fit all the different types of American bodies for crying out loud.). Had them on at Forrester pass at 13,200 ft. with snow flurries and they were again perfect-didn't get wet at all. The drawstring was a little weird. They don't have a fastener in front, only a zip fly. The drawstring was superfluous as the pants stayed on well without them being tightened, but the plastic cincher did get under the belt of my pack a couple of times and wasn't comfortable. Small gripe. Great pants for hiking in the high country.

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