soft shell pants

[laseranimal]

looking to pick up a pair for quick skins and more high energy skiing. Right now I have a pair of EMS system 3 pants that are nice but way too much for skinning/hiking they're more of a lift served item. I have no idea what to look for except I'd like them to not look like ski pants so that I could wear them in to work since I work 7-9 am and then have a 2 hour break that I like to sneak off and do some quick laps in the BC

[CantDog]

I'd recommend cloudveil, ibex, or beyond fleece soft shell pants. If you are having a hard time finding a good fit, beyond fleece is the way to go. The arcteryx are nice, but I found them too baggy.

[CaddyDaddy77]

Like-a-so?

Covalent pant.

Becoming a Salomon classic, the Covalent uses the same Schoeller soft shell fabrication as the jackets creating a warm yet highly breathable and 4 way stretch outerwear pant. Designed with our comfortable freeride fit and functional pocketing, this pant challenges the traditional hard shell outerwear pant and is ideal for all but the wettest conditions.

Little bro got the jacket for x-mas, good shit.

[Will]

Originally posted by laseranimal
I have no idea what to look for except I'd like them to not look like ski pants so that I could wear them in to work since I work 7-9 am and then have a 2 hour break that I like to sneak off and do some quick laps in the BC

Levi Action Slacks

I suppose you could buy them in a real shop, but I got mine for 50 cents in a thrift shop. They look like wool (feel like plastic) and they've got a permanent crease; I've worn them skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and to the rare "dress up" function. They're not the best wind-blockers, but if you're charging uphill on your lunch break you're probably more concerned about breathability.

[ulty_guy]

i've been down on TNF stuff for a the last 10 years, but i picked up the apex randonee pant really really cheap and have to say they're great. simple, stretchy, and unlike some soft-shell fabrics, don't have very snaggy material.

[Spamhelmet]

Mammut Castor panties.



Very resilent, comfy (even against bare skin), reinforcements in the lower legs against crampons or skis, stretchy, breathable,
keeps light rain away, and quite sassy if you are into a "german mountainguide dude" look.

Cons: expensive, makes that Swoosh-Swoosh sound when you walk around..

[Dr. Crash]

I've got a pair of REI One pants, made of Polartec Powershield. I have the heavier fabric (HD) which is great in winter but a bit tough right now, but they have full-side zips. I saw the regular Ones on sale a couple weeks ago for $99, and this happens all the time (that's how I picked mine). I love that fabric. If you're looking for something lighter still, look at their Mistral pants (which a friend always wear to work), Schoeller fabric.

drC

[laseranimal]

as an added problem is there any softshell pant with a 42 waist? most of them seem to stop at 40

[CantDog]

beyond fleece can make you whatever size waist you desire.

[Schralper]

Check out the BD alpine guide pants. I'm pretty happy w/ mine.
Stretch waist and suspenders, works for me!

[Buster Highmen]

Another vote for Cloudveil. Great stuff.

[basom]

i've got those solly pants caddy put up. very comfy. fits like pant, i think they come big too.

[mr_gyptian]

Everything I'm hearing is that the Schoeller fabric is about to take the outerwear world by storm. Pretty sure Patagonia, Marmot, and TNF will regret not harnessing it's power.

[Potsy]

Patagucci Super Guide pants use pata's proprietary soft shell material. I love them. Used them all year and don't even regret paying the full price, something that usually goes against everything I believe in. Being old and clueless, I don't have any idea how they measure up on the fashion scale.

[ulty_guy]

very very good deal going here, s.d. powershield pants for $35

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ry_rn=29442975

[Mountain Junkie]

Originally posted by mr_gyptian
Everything I'm hearing is that the Schoeller fabric is about to take the outerwear world by storm. Pretty sure Patagonia, Marmot, and TNF will regret not harnessing it's power.

Are you referring to a new wonder fabric or the existing softshell fabrics that Schoeller currently produces? Polartec has an equivalent line of fabrics that quite a few companies use, including TNF and arcteryx. I believe that most of Patagonia's fabrics are in-house and that they too have some soft shell materials. Soft shell material is already fairly entrenched in the outdoor market. Its a great material but there is only so much it can do.