Rab

Photon Pant - Men's

Super warm

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

S

So far have taken this down to sitting idle with wind chill in the upper teens for a few hours and never felt cold. Only minor complaint is that it doesn’t unbutton in the front so it can be a little awkward putting it on.

Need works. Ill fitting with bad zippers

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

L

Height:

6' 3"

Weight:

210

I was definitely disappointed by these pants, as a convert over to Rab clothing 6+ years ago and who loves their gear. Their stuff is usually very well designed and fitting. These are not either in numerous respects. They're built like clowns pants, with a whole host of excess space and material in the legs, which run shorter than expected to boot. Topping it off, the zippers are horrible - the top ones on each leg don't stay in place, even in just trying them on for fit, quickly sliding down from the top of the waist at least six inches in minimal movement - something that would drive nuts to have to fiddle with in active wear/use and constantly needing to pull them back up. I wouldn't want to use these in climbing or mountaineering, they would be way too easy to catch fabric on something and rip the pants. On the plus side, the front pockets are well positioned and I like they have the option for a belt, in addition to having elastic in the waist in the back, as well as offer a zip fly for a bio break. Seem like they'd be warm for winter use.

Kept Me Warm

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

L

Used these climbing Mt. Rainier. Fortunately the weather was warm enough (15 Degrees) while we were moving so I didn't need them. But they worked great for lounging around camp as the temps dropped and the sun disappeared. Very Warm, especially when layered with a baselayer.

I bought these trousers to

I bought these trousers to take with me when I climb Kilimanjaro. I wanted an insulated trouser for those cold nights around the camp and also for summit night itself. They’re easily the warmest trouser I have ever owned, when it was recently in the minus weather here in the UK, these were epic. I was probably still too warm when I wore them outside and this was with just underwear underneath. Fit wise is perfect, I’m a 32 and given these are meant to go over additional clothing they’re spot on. The only thing I would say is they’re no way as fitted as the picture would have you suggest, but that doesn’t bother me. They’re a quality pair of trousers that are going to be my best friend on the mountain, during winter and when I go skiing. I made the right selection buying these!

Photon Insulated Pants

Don't generally write reviews until I've had a piece of kit for at least a four season year and have used extensively. Bought these primarily for sitting around inside/outside the campervan in the colder months. What a hit! BUT, have also been used on bothying and camping trips. Great to pull on over fleecy leggings for a toasty evening long cosiness. Haven't tried them cragging yet but would probably be great for a standing around session. Used a couple of times in the Scottish mountains winter season but a bit warm for general mountaineering. Really wish I'd had a pair of these during my Mountain Rescue days. Only downside is that the zips tend to get caught in the fabric quite frequently.

Best purchase to date.

The Photon pants are, without doubt, the best purchase I have made for my outdoor pursuits. For standing around camp and cooking out in chilly conditions, insulation on the legs is highly underrated. They have kept me comfortably warm for hours when being inactive. They're also perfect for at the crag ice climbing as they fully unzip down each leg, allowing for them to be put on with crampons on. When doing any winter activity, I also always pack the Photon pants as part of my winter emergency kit to keep any injured party member warm (along with emergency bivvy and a way of getting a hot drink).

Work well, compact when packed,

Work well, compact when packed, very warm. Very happy with them for high mountain adventures

Comfy, warm and unrestrictive when

Comfy, warm and unrestrictive when climbing. Easy on/off even with crampons. Great addition to the kit list.

I live in these

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

M

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

160

One of the best purchases I have ever made. Tons of warmth for weight- I run warm and can comfortably sit around in these in temperatures close to 10 degrees F. Any lower and I throw on another layer on. With activity, however, I?ve easily taken these down to below zero F, and really haven?t found their limit yet ( -10 F is the lowest I?ve been active in these). They pack down small, and are easy to wash. They repel light rain well, and snow bounces right off . These are also tough- I run dogs in the winter and have had Alaskan Huskies jumping all over my pants consistently. Not even a scratch. I also live off grid in a bell tent and, as the title says, live in these this time of year. I only really take them off to work indoors or wash them. Get yourself a pair- whatever you think you?ll need them for, you?ll be glad to have them. They are worth the size and weight in your pack, and double as a pillow if it?s too warm. Awesome job, Rab.

When the weather goes south...

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

M

Weight:

165

The photon pants are my ideal harsh conditions pants. The reinforced sections on the knees are perfectly placed for snowy skin transitions and mountaineering in mixed terrain, holding up against rock as well as keeping out snow. Since they pack small, I'll pack these even on warmer days if I care to hang out on a windy summit and take in the view a bit longer before heading down the mountain!