Predawn starts and forced bivies have a way of demonstrating why serious backcountry users love the Patagonia Micro Puff Pants. Lightweight and soft, these pants now use PrimaLoft Eco synthetic insulation (polyester that's 50% recycled) for superb wet-weather performance, lower bulk and greater compressibility, all while maintaining warmth. The durable ripstop shell is made from 100% polyester that's 90% recycled (1.3-oz 22-denier), blocks wind, and has a snow- and water-shedding DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Details: a 2-way zip fly; water-resistant full side-zips with snap closures at the cuffs; a partially elasticized waist with hook-and-loop adjustment tabs; articulated knees; reinforced seat and knees.
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Great, super lightweight super warm!!
A very high quality belay pant if you need to sit or stand for extended periods in cold weather and you want a layer that you can put on or take off quickly, even over crampons or skis this is it.
Lightweight and Warm
Easy on and off with full side zips. Very lightweight and warm.
Not recommended FOR WOMEN
Unfortunately Patagonia does not make insulated pants for women, so I took a chance and ordered these in a mens size XS to see if they could work for me (I am normally a Patagonia womens size S in). The material is the typical micro puff material (same as the older micro puff jackets) - VERY warm, and still fairly compressible, though not as thin as the newer micro or nano puff materials. Unfortunately the fit just did not work for me - I am somewhat petite (5'3"), but needed to roll the waistband down twice in order for the waist to work (otherwise it would have been at or above belly button). I decided it would be too difficult to tailor, due to the full size zips. A pity these did not work for me - I eagerly await the day when Patagonia makes these for women! In the meantime I do not recommend these for women unless you are very tall. Another side note, the seat and knees are not reinforced, which made me wonder about durability. I think these would be great as a base layer (under a shell) or just around camp, but I wouldn't wear them standalone as an outer layer.
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