Outdoor Research

Refuge Pant - Men's

Great pant

Wore them under my rain paints in freezing weather. They kept me warm. I like.

Lightweight; full-zip; insulated

Intelligent simple design and reasonably lightweight for a insulated full-zip pant.

belay pants

Very warm. True to fit but roomy enough to layer over, I usually wear over pants or tights but occasionally under shell pants. Well constructed, flexible.

Almost perfect

I really do like these pants and would give them 5 stars except for one thing. They will not zip over the cuffs of either my AT or Telemark boots. That being said the insulation is light yet warm and is also comfortable over a broad temperature range. They also do fit over the Donjoy Knee braces I have to now wear while skiing.

Refuge pants

Took them into the backcountry in Idaho and keep me toasty warm even at 5 degrees.

Snowboarding Review

Used for snowboarding at 12,000 ft in Colorado for two days. The pants let in no moisture and snow slid right off easily. I was worried at first because the coating did not seem to be the most durable compared to a strict ski pant. I was pleasantly surprised with its snow capabilities. They fit extremely well, I have a 32 waist and the medium fits perfectly. The insulation is very warm and soft, feels like upgraded sweat pants. The full zips on the sides are awesome for fitting and taking off with other bulky snow gear.

Really like these puffys for legs!

I got these for hut trips, snowmobile grooming, and late season hunting. I've used them a few times, once grooming, and they are easy to don over boots and toasty! I like that the entire back 1/2 is elastic, but they could still use some adjustments or suspender loops (I got a few velcro suspenders from other OR pants). I'll either go with some cinching in the waist or use clamp-style suspenders. I needed the length of the large, but the waist is too much. Not contented enough I suppose.

Very warm

Use these pants as a mid layer paired with the trail breaker 2 pants on multiple 3 day camping/hunting trips in 15 degree weather, snow, 20mph winds and rain when above freezing. Couldn't be more satisfied! Stayed very warm around camp and while hunting. Very light and packable.

Medium

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

L

Weight:

190

These are good. They are warm and sturdy. The waist band is comfortable. The pockets are even lined. They do exactly what they are supposed to do in all technical aspects. However, I am not a fan of the material and cut and thickness. The face material is a little cheap. The thickness and filling is a little too warm. The cut is a little baggy and the thickness is weird so I wouldn?t wear them out. They look like snowpants. I also on the proton pants. I live in them. They are lighter and have a better cut. Better material. But no pockets or fly like these. I prefer the proton by a lot. Oh I purchased the large and they are a bit baggy and long. I?m 6ft 190.

Like the pants! Would like to see an all elastic waist band

Like these pants alot, bought them for use as a puffy over pant layer for stop and go activities in the winter. I would never walk in these since they are toasty and I normally find anything more then a set long johns and pants too warm down to -40 C. Only change I'd like to see is a full elastic waist band, draw cord or belt loops. I find that well the fit is perfect in the legs and seat, its on the cusp of too large in the waist. Sizing down would not be an option in this case as it would be too constricting in the legs and seat.