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That snowy world out there is your playground. Get out there and explore it in the Mountain Hardwear Men's Winter Wander Pant. This stretchy, breathable base-layer bottom lets you run amuck in the white. Full-length inseam gussets make snowshoeing up a steep trail a great deal easier, as does the touch of spandex in the fabric. The Winter Wander's slim cut will fit under ski pants, but isn't too tight to wear alone. Adjustable drawcord cuffs let you cinch up the pantlegs for hiking through streams or pulling on winter boots.
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The Mountain Hardwear Winter Wander Pant can be worn rain, snow, or shine.
these pants are great! they seem to run a little big (im 6' and 168 lbs and a medium needs a belt) . they are super durable, shed water, and block wind pretty nicely. they dry quickly, and keep me somewhat warm all on their own, paired with thermals and they're nice and toasty. i use them regularly late summer through late spring though, so much for the winter part.
shu, I have had these pants for over a year now and have worm them in cold temps and have never noticed any crispy feeling. The fabric is stiff, strong and durable, so you may hear any occasional swoosh as your thighs rub together, but for the money this is one of the best soft shell pants out there! I would probably step up to a long inseam, especially if you want to use the cord lock in the cuff, which takes away a bit of length when cinched.
ive worn mine in all conditions except sweltering heat and been fine...id say up to like 75 or so not in direct sun. but...i also deal with the heat quite well
really good stuff. heres my opinion on clothes. we dont need everyone to spout out what the features are b/c they are already listed...thank you... impresssions are what we are looking for. I am 5'10 150lbs. order the small regular. fits like a 30x32. they bunched too much for me at the bottoms, tucking them in is way too much for me to do for the price. i want something for $100 bucks to it like a glove.trust. sent them back for a small short.
Terence, You are right in the middle of the size grid. I'm a 33 waist and the medium fits perfectly. I can wear light to mid weight base layers underneath, however I don't believe they would accomodate a pair of midweight fleece britches, at least not very comfortably. If you think you'll need the heavier fleece underneath, and for the majority of your outings, I believe I would size up to a large.
I love this material. Not overly warm on fall days and coupled with my Swobo wool tights I can go out in ANY winter storm at any sub freezing temp. From shoveling the driveway, to xc-skiing to building snow forts with my son or snowboarding THESE PANTS ROCK. The fit is true and the stretch is amazing. I highly recommend anyone who lives in an area that gets snow, get these!
I have worn these softshell britches really hard the past 12+ months, and they still look new! Awesome wear qualities, superb fit, stretchy and wind/snow resistant. Great all around pants at a wonderful price!
How do these compare to the REI acme pants? I am looking for
How do these compare to the REI acme pants? I am looking for something simular as I loved them but they arn't made anymore! The schroeller drskin material was great
Shawn. I have not worn the Acme Pant but I am familiar with Schoeller. The fabric in the Winter Wander Pant is called 'TufStretch' and it used in the Winter Wander Pant, Offwidth Jacket, and as panel fabric in a couple other jackets. It's 58% nylon, 31% polyester, 11% elastane with a lightly brushed liner that is 100% brushed polyester. It is similar to the Schoeller fabric used in the Acme Pant but I think it is a little stretchier, slightly thicker, and warmer as a result. I hope this info helps!
This is my second pair there is nothing close to these for the money under 100 I used these from summer to winter . Great for hiking and best of all climbing . The have a snug fit
I wanted pick something up at this price point for winter hiking
I wanted pick something up at this price point for winter hiking and maybe a bit of spring ski touring. How would the Winter Wander compare with Marmot's Scree softshell in terms of warmth, breathability, and weatherproofness? Are there any other good candidates out there?
Hi Swa, In my opinion, this is a wonderful choice in a softshell pant for winter hiking and spring ski touring. I use the Winter Wander pant for those two activities, as well as ice climbing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The Winter Wander is a bit thicker and seems to have a more durable face fabric than the Scree pants. They are super durable, shed light snow/light rain and are very stain and dirt resistant. I hope this helps!
I haven't used either of those pants, but I've really liked my OR Credo pants for winter hiking and mountaineering, and I just noticed they're on sale. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-research-credo-softshell-pant-mens
Got these pants for winter hiking and they have performed fantastically.
The pockets are very convenient, the back 2 zip and the side pocket has a snap to keep it shut. They shed water very well and they are reasonably warm. I couple mine with a pair of Under Armor Cold Gear or Nike Pro lined tights and haven't felt even remotely cold in single digits with large gusts of wind. Coming in at 90 bucks is serious bargain for these.
I was thinking of getting the Arc'Teryx Gamma LT pants for
I was thinking of getting the Arc'Teryx Gamma LT pants for mountaineering and hiking in cooler/wetter conditions. These pants are half the price of the Arc'Teryx pants and Mountain Hardwear is still a reputable brand. Is there any great performance loss (warmth, flexibility, breath-ability) in comparison to the other more expensive pairs of soft shell pants that can be three times the price?
DYL I would say the Gamma LT pants are geared a bit more towards technical outings in mind, but slightly. As far as the fabric: flexibility,warmth and breathability - I think the Winter Wander pant is a thicker fabric which translates to a touch more warmth. In my opinion, they are super breatheable and you'll also find them to be very flexible/stretchy. The Winter Wander pants are durable and great looking. I think the Gamma LT has a cinch about the ankle that probably works a little better, as the Winter Wander has a cord-lock piece that works OK. I've tried REI mistrals, some soft shells from Sierra Designs, etc., and the Winter Wander pants are my favorite softshell pants. Easily sheds light snow/rain, dirt and abuse. Hope this helps! I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'm about to pick up my second pair.
In the above description, these pants are described as a "base layer", which they are not. They do have a rather trim fit, but are designed to be an outer pant for pretty much any weather (minus heavy rain). If you are looking for an awesome pair of cold weather soft shell pants to do anything from climbing to skiing in, these are a safe bet. They aren't set up with a slew of technical features, pretty simple design with front pockets and a small thigh pocket and rear pockets. The other cool feature is drawcords on the ankles (at least mine have drawcords, not sure about newer models). I bought these about 3-4 years ago before MH had a plethora of technical softshell pants. These have gone with me on many trips and have performed very well. Good stretch which is necessary for postholing crotch deep on a 45% grade. They shed light rain (and even if they soak in, they dry super fast). No signs of wear even after several pretty intense ass glissading sessions. Great cold weather pants for many uses.
Bought these for DH when he was gear-less. He loves these pants! For daily skiing to the glacier to visit the black wolf, to strolls on the shore to watch sea lions, to active hiking into alpine - these are fantastic - warm, stretchy, comfortable - and they look like "normal" pants so you don't feel freakish at the grocery store or post office on your way home.
Yes! The Winter Wander pant pairs well with anything in my opinion. They aren't as weather proof as the Dragon jacket, but they easily shed light snow/rain, and are very wind resistant, especially with a base layer. You'll find that they are very durable as well. You won't go wrong with this pant.
I bought these on a whim when looking for a pair of pants for ice climbing. Though I intended them for one use, they have become my go-to pant for outdoor activities. With fleece pants underneath they are perfect for ice climbing and other winter activities where you are moving. The material is relatively thick so I was skeptical to use them for summer hiking. I found however, that they regulate temperature very well. These are a sturdily constructed pant perfect for a wide variety of activities in all but the coldest or warmest of conditions.
Erik. This fabric is called 'Tuff Stretch' and would probably hold up pretty well to the rigors of caving! Also, check out the Piero Pant from Mountain Hardwear as well. Cheers!
I bought them a month ago and was wearing for a rainy day with gusting wind. It worked almost perfectly. Sometimes I wear them on my motorcycle and it worked well than I expected for short commuting in cold morning. The best thing to me is that it is neat enough for working in the office. I can stongly recommend them and want to buy another pair.
How many -and 'which' -pockets do these pants have? Do
How many -and 'which' -pockets do these pants have? Do they have belt loops? Can't see crap in the pics. Whatever happenned to good comprehensive 'descriptions'?! 'Size chart' does not have any info-and won't 'refresh'. What size matches a 35" waist? Is 'titanium' grey? Ghost
I got these pants on a recent hiking trip to Acadia National Park. They kept me warm, dry, and comfortable regardless of the conditions. The weather was cool (30 - 45) and I was caught in a number of rain, sleet, and snow showers. They were great through it all.
Titanium is more like a light gray. Not the brown shown in the product photo. If you can't find it here... check mountainhardwear.com for product color details. I would imagine Backcountry is working on getting the proper colors displayed on the site.
I used these pants for several days hiking in Vermont. The stretch made going up the rock scramble to the top of the Killington peak a breeze. I just washed the mud off at the end of the day and went back out the next day looking good.
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