Absolute Zero Pant - Men's
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Why We Like The Absolute Zero Pant
The Absolute Zero Pant has been carefully designed by guides and mountain athletes to protect expeditionists from the worst possible conditions we may encounter at our destination. The 800-fill goose down insulation and welded baffle construction retains body heat to the highest degree. Reinforced panels at the seat and knees ensure durability as we navigate exposed ridges and steeps with razor-sharp shale or granite. The insulation within the pants is RDS-certified, Fluorine-free, Allied Down—the most responsibly down insulation currently available by today’s standards.
Details
- Heavyweight pants suited for cold-weather mountaineering
- Goose down insulation supplies heat retention and breathability
- Welded baffle construction offers waterproofing for inclement weather
- Insulated bib provides key temperature regulation in your core
- Zippered entry wraps around the rear of the garment for easy entry
- A plethora of well-placed pockets secure nutrition, tools, and essentials
- Item #MHWZ9AT
- Responsible Collection
- Bluesign Approved
- Material
- [face fabric] 20D Pertex nylon, [reinforcements] 30D Pertex nylon
- Insulation
- 800-fill goose down
- Fit
- slim
- Inseam
- [short] 30in, [regular] 32in, [long] 34in
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand, 2 zippered chest
- Waist
- external adjuster
- Bib
- adjustable suspenders
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 2lb
- Activity
- mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 5 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 13, 2023
Great cold-weather choice
Living in central Alaska, these get worn frequently. And the durability seems really good. I haven’t had a an opportunity to take some below -20 yet. But the ability to open them and ventilate them it’s really great when you start working hard on the steep uphills. I haven’t had to put a shell over them and they seem to block wind well with a matching jacket on I’ve been in windchill temps below -40 and been really comfortable.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
August 5, 2023
Going to use for Alaska Paired with Phantom Parka
The Absolute Zero Pants are exactly what I wanted for winter around Fairbanks, Alaska. We experience lower than -50°F with wind chill and therefore I was looking for expedition pants. The pants feature extremely dip pockets, the picture measures almost 13in which is deep enough for my expedition mittens. Additionally being able to zip open the rear is extremely useful when trying to use the restroom, especially in a dry cabin with no heat. The bib upper is comfortable and has two chest pockets big enough for your phone, batteries and snacks. The front two way zipper opens all the way. The back has six two way zippers that can be used to open the seat, undo the leg from the bottom to put the pants on and have a side vent open to release heat. At first the zippers are a little confusing since you first see four zippers all bunched up together and one zipper on each hem of the legs. You just need to practice to get familiar with the zippers. The velcro adjustable hems are not necessary for my double boots, but if you have smaller boots you can make it tighter. Even thought it is elastic and it also features two holes if you want to tie a cord to act as a boot gaiter and prevent the hem from rising in deep snow. Last winter, before I had these pants, I tried dry tooling (climbing with axes and crampons on rock free of ice/snow) at -30°F and I was extremely cold from my legs while wearing synthetic belay pants. That’s when I realized I needed some serious expedition pants. I am excited to use the Absolute Zero Pants for the first time this winter and have no doubt they will withstand the coldest temperatures I’ve experienced in Alaska.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
June 8, 2023
Excellent Fit and Finish
I was a little worried about sizing, but these ended up fitting like a glove. I have a 32" inseam and I wear 35" waist jean. Around my belly at the widest point I'm 40", and when I zip these up, they are comfortably snug ( I'm also packing an extra 5 or 10 lbs at the moment) They are super light and very well constructed. Good zippers. The chest packets are small, the front pockets are roomier an more useful. Suspenders are well constructed. I received these in summer so I can't attest to warmth, but walking around in my back yard, I can tell you they are easy to walk in, and afford a full range of motion. Judging by the loft, I'm pretty confident they'll be very warm.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
December 18, 2021
Arctic Circle Endorsed/Short Legs
Well, awesome; but, short legs. I wear Mucks with Katoohlas usually so no exposure to Arctic weather; however, undeniable... "high water pants."
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
January 23, 2021
Short Legs
The usual Mountain Hardwear product quality. However, the legs of the pants are somewhat short, and thus, would benefit from "stirrups" at the leg ends. Also, for the same reason, "snow skirts" inside the leg endings might help for use in deep snow.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
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