Do Gore-Tex 3L ski pants still exist?

[dexterq20]

I know bibs are all the rage these days, but there are still some geezers out there like me who prefer pants. It seems that virtually all manufacturers have shifted their high-end Gore-Tex 3L offerings from pants to bibs, obviously due to consumer demand. Who still makes Gore-Tex 3L ski pants? I'm having a helluva time finding any. (Yes, Patagonia makes the Untracked pants, but they don't have inner thigh venting, so they're a hard "no go" for me.) There are some options out there from Mammut and TNF that are built for mountaineering, but I'm looking for actual ski pants that feature a roomier fit, scuff guards, plenty of pockets, etc. And no, I'm not looking for alternative materials to Gore-Tex - I'm 100% drunk on the Gore-Tex Kool-Aid. Thanks gang.

[theetruscan]

Do Gore-Tex 3L ski pants still exist?

https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/produc...-pro-pant-men/ dunno the vent story, but isn’t gore tex pro all three layer?


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[theetruscan]

idk what the fuck is wrong with tapatalk, keeps turning 1003 into that emoji nightmare


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[Duffman]

I'm on board. Hate bibs. I'm already a sweaty bastard in gear , last thing I need is another damn waterproof breathable layer under my Waterproof breathable shell . Why are bibs all the rage?

[dexterq20]

https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/produc...-pro-pant-men/ dunno the vent story, but isn’t gore tex pro all three layer?

Thanks, I did find the Norrona stuff, but it looks like their offerings don't have inner thigh vents either. Those are an absolute must for me and my steamy crotch. *sigh*

[theetruscan]

the horribly named https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/produc...-plus-pant-ms/ does have an inner thigh vent. please don’t pay retail tho. sheesh


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[XXX-er]

I always buy Arcterxy good stuff and if/ when it breaks I can get warranty

and forget 2 layer, at least with 3 layer you can fix it

[half-fast]

Montbell has several 3 layer pants

[54-46]

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/358152-Arcteryx-Patagonia-Elevenate-Smith

The top part of bibs I’m selling can zip off and the pants have adjustable waist. 3L gore tex pro.


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[waxoff]

There's also the Haglöfs Vassi GTX. Outside thigh ventilation only though...

http://www.haglofs.com/en/activities/ski-snowboarding/ski-snowboarding-trousers-pulloversshorts/vassi-gtx-pant-men-6068384VY

[whyturn]

Norrona does have an outlet if you create an account and may have sales

Also not gore Tex but strafe has good pants and so does flylow


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[dexterq20]

Thanks everyone, this is helpful. Crazy how so many brands have shifted to outer thigh vents instead of inner. Must be easier/cheaper to produce. And those Norrona Lofoten pants are nuts - $950?? Holy hell. No thanks.

[XXX-er]

Thanks everyone, this is helpful. Crazy how so many brands have shifted to outer thigh vents instead of inner. Must be easier/cheaper to produce. And those Norrona Lofoten pants are nuts - $950?? Holy hell. No thanks.

re: thigh vents IME look for pants with horizontal pocket opennings if possible for 2 reasons

if the pockets are vertical shit falls out if they arent zipped closed

a vertical pocket takes up space on the leg so the vent can't be as long

[Island Bay]

There's also the Haglöfs Vassi GTX. Outside thigh ventilation only though...

http://www.haglofs.com/en/activities...-men-6068384VY

Those look bloody good. Add suspenders, though :-)

[waxoff]

Those look bloody good. Add suspenders, though :-)

That's what I did to mine, albeit they are from a few years back. Great pants though!