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Great Downhill Pant
khyp322719
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Use these in the Pacific NW. Many cold days and many wet days this year. This pant has held up great. Keeps you dry, but not overheated on the powder/crud runs requiring some work. Very comfortable pant and it doesn't bind up. 6'2" 220lbs and the large fits great. Very happy with the purchase. Tough to beat.
Great Quality Buy - Would buy again
ngup283269
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Best quality snowboarding pants I've owned yet. I'm 5'10" 185 lbs with a 34" waist. I ordered a Medium and it fits just perfectly (these pants go a little bit large due to the natural nature of snowboarding pants). Pockets and vents work wonderfully, and these pants are VERY waterproof. I've used them 15+ days/nights this season, and they haven't lost any DWR yet at all. Great quality.
The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant
bobp296523
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I love my insulated pants. They are toasty skiing when it's 5 degrees and windy but not too hot when skiing in the 30's. I'm 6 feet tall with a 34 inch waist and 32-33 inseam. They fit me fine.
Worth every penny
Deano
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These pants are great! My last three days of skiing the temperature never got above -6F with a wind chill approaching -60F and these pants combined with a thermal layer underneath never let me down. Absolutely no chill what so ever. While the rest of my group went inside to warm up, I was able to stay out and get those few extra runs in. Very comfortable and durable. I'm 5'7" with a 33"waist and the medium short size is a perfect fit. If you are looking for a great pair of pants to keep you warm and dry all day long look no further, these are the pants for you.
Best pair of pants I own
webdz9r
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
if they didn't make so much noise when you walk i'd ware them around the house all day - The outer shell is choice! Just the right amount of insulation and zipper leg holes is pretty cool too!
Just right
Sarah C
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I like the bagginess that these pants provide. There is ample room for layering if needed. Perfect amt of insulation for most days. Have worn in very heavy/wet snowfall and I stayed dry.
Awsome
Tony Hawks
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Awesome comfort, look, performance. Can't say enough about them.
Great Pants
robp209939
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Perfectly insulated, skiing JH in December, just a thin baselayer under and I was more than warm. The vents offer that great breeze when needed, and the green is funky and fun.
Im 6'0 , 180 pounds with a 34 waist. What...
ahab
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Im 6'0 , 180 pounds with a 34 waist. What size pants would you recommend?
GTB
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I am also 6', 180lbs and have the Freedom ski/board pant in both insulated & uninsulated. The TNF Freedom pant in size Large, regular length should fit you perfectly.
Awesome fit and comfort
mchp116438
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Great pants, highly recommend!
rugged!
Miles W
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
i love these pants. i wore them over 80 days last season and they still feel new. the waterproofing is great, no moisture gets in. the insulation is just enough with a light baselayer underneath. i wear them in the spring as well and just open up the vents if i get warm.
Is the 60g insulated liner removable? A...
bda1584637140
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Is the 60g insulated liner removable? A zip in or zip out type of liner?
Miles W
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No the liner is not removable in these pants. There are large zip vents on the inside of both legs however if you get hot.
Simple and Functional
Jane Hwang
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift, but have feedback to share
I got these as a gift for my boyfriend and he wore them for opening day at Brighton Ski resort. He Loved them. They kept him dry and warm and also the vents worked great for a little hike that we took for some fresh powder! He is 6 foot and 160 lbs and a 32 waist. He normally wears a medium but got the large because he likes to wear them lower than his true waist. Other than that they fit true to size and work for all types of weather.
The 100+ Day Pant
Griffin Post
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- Gender: Male
Comfortable and with enough pockets to carry all sorts of gear without feeling loaded down, I love these pants. Unlike a lot of other pants, they?re durable enough around the cuff to handle sledding and hiking. Plus they have the lot lift system, which enables you to raise the pants cuff height so you?re not walking on them all the time. From November to May, these are my party pants.
GREAT ski pants
mcs4545709
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OK guys - this review is from a woman's point of view. I have these pants because the women's version is too low rise and not long enough for a tall (5'9") person. These are incredible ski pants and I have two pair (two seasons use out of one pair and haven't even worn the 2nd pair yet). I called TNF customer service for washing directions and have washed them at least four times with Granger's Performance Wash and sprayed with the XT Granger Waterproofing before hanging to air dry. They remain totally waterproof. I read somewhere that TNF rates these as totally waterproof through at least 18-20 washings and then the waterproofing lessens a bit without any additional treatment. I haven't had any wind issues and that's after sitting in a very cold snow/wind storm on a lift at Snowmass in February, 2012 - the kind of wind that has the lift chairs rocking. I typically wear them with a very lightweight merino base layer (Patagonia 2 or Ibex Woolies), although on a pretty cold day in Snowmass wore them with Patagonia merino 3 baselayer. Always toasty warm, totally dry, and I like the very light insulation - not hefty or bulky. Good, deep pocket design and amount of pockets. Great adjusting waist with velcro on the sides. I used the chimney venting while skiing in May at Blackcomb (the only time I've worn them without a base layer during spring skiing). Personally, I like the layer of insulation, rather than wearing unlined gear. I used the mens sizing chart and mine fit perfectly. Looking forward to wearing them in Portillo in August!
GREAT ski pants
mcs4545709
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OK guys - this review is from a woman's point of view. I have these pants because the women's version is too low rise and not long enough for a tall (5'9") person. These are incredible ski pants and I have two pair (two seasons use out of one pair and haven't even worn the 2nd pair yet). I called TNF customer service for washing directions and have washed them at least four times with Granger's Performance Wash and sprayed with the XT Granger Waterproofing before hanging to air dry. They remain totally waterproof. I read somewhere that TNF rates these as totally waterproof through at least 18-20 washings and then the waterproofing lessens a bit without any additional treatment. I haven't had any wind issues and that's after sitting in a very cold snow/wind storm on a lift at Snowmass in February, 2012 - the kind of wind that has the lift chairs rocking. I typically wear them with a very lightweight merino base layer (Patagonia 2 or Ibex Woolies), although on a pretty cold day in Snowmass wore them with Patagonia merino 3 baselayer. Always toasty warm, totally dry, and I like the very light insulation - not hefty or bulky. Good, deep pocket design and amount of pockets. Great adjusting waist with velcro on the sides. I used the chimney venting while skiing in May at Blackcomb (the only time I've worn them without a base layer during spring skiing). Personally, I like the layer of insulation, rather than wearing unlined gear. I used the mens sizing chart and mine fit perfectly. Looking forward to wearing them in Portillo in August!
good value
js1924119
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Good pants for the price. I picked up a pair after looking at the forecast for a recent trip to Breck where it was single digits and wind every day. I'm normally a shell/layering person, but these pants performed well. I wore them with just a thin long-john/wicking layer underneath and they were warm into the negative wind chills. There are adjustable velcro waist bands so u don't need to wear a belt, though u could cause there are belt loops. The insulation is not bulky but it is warm. The velcro cargo pocket is good for quick easy access (trail map etc) and there are two zippered pockets for valuables. The HY Vent was waterproof enough through general front and side country skiing. Are they the warmest, no you can get marmot down pants which would be warmer, are they the most waterproof, no you could get arcteryx pro-shell pants, but for the price these are good pants. Recommended for the price.
Hello! Im 6´2" tall, 220lb, waist 36,...
Marcelo
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Hello! Im 6´2" tall, 220lb, waist 36, usually wear jeans 36x34 (sometimes 36x32)........Should I buy the XL Reg or XL Long? Or Large?
Gone Fishing
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Marcelo, you are right between sizes. If you don't mind them a little loose I would go with the XL regular and you get a 32 1/2" inseam that would help. If they do not fit BC has a great return policy.
Brighton2012Feb
nikopix
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nikopix
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I got different brands of ski pants but this is the second time I purchased North Face and the truth is, of all my ski pants, North Face is the perfect fit for me and the most comfortable too. I have 32" waistline and I'm Medium in all other brands (Small will be too tight) but for North Face, Samll fits me perfectly fine. One comfortable, durable material and looks great too.
Good Ski Pant
Mark Koppes
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I've used these about 15 days this year and they've been really solid. They're the right amount of warmth and have excellent pocketing and fit. I'm 6'1", 195 and the large is very comfortable. The waist adjustability is excellent and the range of movement makes them extremely comfortable.
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