Stoic Overhang Pant - Men's

I like these pants.Very comfortable and breathable.The waist is very loose.The rain layer need to use some waterproof spray.

these fit me great! they are a little on the snug side, but i like that about them. the pocket placement is very cool. i wish they had cinches in the ankle area so you could keep them above your knee (for river crossing, etc.), but all in all, they rule! maybe a bit thick for summer use though. Update: these pants hold a cuff very well. no need for cinches at all!!

These pants are a great 3-season lightweight softshell. Cool enough for summer, repels water well and dries quickly.

Two complaints: The fabric pills up quickly when worn with a climbing harness, although I suspect this would happen in other use almost as quickly. The fit is also not quite right. I'm a 30" waist, 32" inseam, and the small pant comes up short. The medium has the right length, but leaves way too much material in the waist. The sizing chart claims 32" inseam for small and 32.4" for medium -- I would say this is not accurate, as I found there to be more than 0.4" difference (looks like 31" vs 32.4").

I was worried about the sizing on these pants. So while I drift between a 36 and 38, depending on the season(it's the fat season right now), I got an XL and they are perfect. I've got some big thighs thanks to genetics and backpacking, and even with the XL they are squeezed ever so gently. Despite this, I could put another layer on underneath thanks to the stretchy attribute of the pant. Speaking of the stretchiness, I can practice martial arts in these without feeling restricted. My first true test is breathability, a nice long run!

Picked up a pair of these beauty's in black off of SAC and would wear them every day if I could! These pants are super comfy and have plenty of pockets to pack your essentials in. These are great pants for the fall but tend to be too warm for the summer months.

I'll start with the cons:
-I assume other reviewers' comments are accurate regarding the belt loops needing to be thinner/smaller etc for heavy pack wear. That said, I haven't had any issues with smaller day packs.
-That's really it for negative. I'm 6'2" and about 31" waist. I think the medium fits perfectly. Nor do I mind the extra space in the articulated knees.

The biggest spec I want to highlight is the stretchiness. These pants are very stretchy! I don't know why, but I was expecting less give. Pair this with the fleeced interior and these pants are comfortable.
Minor benefits:
-The fleece comforting warmth, but it's not over kill. They're definitely 3 season pants (no chance for me in summer, I'm pretty warm blooded). I've used them with lightweight merino bottoms and that's about as hot as I need until I start doing some long summit attempts or it gets below 0F; considering inconsistent, moderate activity.
-Water resistant. Haven't experienced any torrential downpours, but plenty of pacific northwest drizzle. Dry as a bone so far.

I'm a 35-36 waist in every pant under the sun. The large claims to be for waists 36.4-39.6in. If your waist falls anywhere within this range the large pant will not fit especially if you ever plan to tuck in a shirt. If you are the tall skinny type you will have better luck with this pant. If you have any meat on your bones you will want to size up. Hopefully, the XL will not be too long for me.I was surprised at how heavy these pants felt. They do not feel light and airy and instead seemed rather restrictive. The "stretch' is more movement related and not a stretch "fit".

These really are a great all around pant for hiking and lounging at camp. Great fit and the material is pretty comfortable yet seem pretty durable.

I ordered the overhang pant off of SAC and got an awesome pair of pants to go hiking/climbing in (on bluebird days). The primary reason I ordered them was because they claimed to be water resistant. Within the first couple minutes of the first drizzle the new pants saw my legs were wet.
I would like to point out that these are the most comfy pants I own. I wear them around the house in place of sweat pants sometimes and cherish them on bright days in the forest.
If you want a great pair of pants that are much more flexible than you will ever be, you should jump all over these. If you want something that will keep the dew off your shins on morning romps through tall grass, you should keep looking...

Ordered a Medium (32.4-35.6") and could barely get the things on, very tight in the waist, seat and upper thigh. I am usually between a 32 and 34 in most brands and my waist/hips measure in at exactly 34". Backcountry/SAC was helpful as always and sent me a Large. The waist was way too big, the seat too baggy, and the crotch too low.

Bottom Line: If you can find a size that fits you, these pants should be awesome, but I had to return both pairs because they were cut so strangely.

Ordered a Medium (32.4-35.6") and could barely get the things on, very tight in the waist, seat and upper thigh. I am usually between a 32 and 34 in most brands and my waist/hips measure in at exactly 34". Backcountry/SAC was helpful as always and sent me a Large. The waist was way too big, the seat too baggy, and the crotch too low.

Bottom Line: If you can find a size that fits you, these pants should be awesome, but I had to return both pairs because they were cut so strangely.

overall these are good pants. I've used them a few times for backpacking and functionally they are great. But like almost all Stoic products they fit weird. Tight around the ankle and baggy around the waist. I wish I didn't need to wear a belt at all times with them but I'll keep them anyway. Stoic, I like your gear but quit designing everything for mutant bodyshapes!

Stoic will have my business for a long time if they keep putting out pants like these.
I got the overhang on a killer sale from backcountry. I'm a stocky, weird shaped guy so I'm always leery of buying pants online. I usually wear a 34/32 so I ordered the medium based on the sizing chart. My order got mixed up with another when I got it in the mail, so I called the ever-so-helpful guys at backcountry and they got everything straightened out. I mentioned to the guy on the phone my size and he recommended I go up a size to a large. Man, I'm happy I did. They were super comfortable right out of the box. The only issue was the length...a little long for my short, stocky legs. I didn't find any cinches, but I did find that they held a cuff like a champ. I wore them for my 15+ hours of travel from FL to Alaska and the cuff never fell! The fit is perfect...a nice little stretch where I need it and gives plenty of room for the boys. The extra button on the top of the zipper is nice when the belt was forgotten. I went on backcountry hikes through Denali for hours on end. My friend, wearing far less quality pants, was a bloody mess at the end of the hike. I, on the other hand, didn't have a scratch on me. Nice and cool during a long, hot hike. Warm at night...couldn't ask for more.

I love my stoic overhangs, there the most comfortable pair of pants I own, for everything from general chilling to trad climbing to being thrown in lakes. The new colors are disappointing though, I wish stoic would move away from the black/tan/brown trend and back to the killer colors of the past (I'm looking at you shale/graze and denim).

Due to the current warmth (read hotter'n hell) here lately I'll have to wait until fall before I give these pants a real trial at the local crags.

I've tried 'em on and they feel comfortable and as if the material will hold up well. The sizing is a little bigger than I'd like, but I also didn't want to chance getting them too small as some of the other reviewers have. Since they'll mainly be crag pants there'll just be a little extra room for that high step.

These are my favorite pants now. I love how stretchy they are, while still being thick enough to block the wind, but breath well in the warmer temps too. I've also found that they are very wrinkle proof, so you can use them traveling as a cool casual pant too.

I use these for primarily alpine and ice climbing, but they also double as a great all around hiking pant. Layer them up with some long underwear and you have an affordable pair of softshell pants. Unfortunately they aren't lined or seam sealed so they do tend to soak through which could make for unpleasant days in the mountains. On the bright side they do dry extremely fast, and even on days for the ice is running with water these things dry out pretty quick.

I bought these for hang-gliding, looking for something that would keep me warm and dry during set-up on those dewy mornings, but that wouldn't kill me when the sun came out.

I took them out today and they came through in spades. It warmed my heart to see the water beading up, and they even survived a rough landing dragged across the ground! One of my friends brought his doberman, and when the dog jumped, his claws made a tearing sound across my leg. "No-o-o-o-o," I thought in slow motion, but never fear, pants were fine!

Mushed them around in the NikWax TechWash and some hot water, rinsed x3 as per instructions, and all mud and grass came off. No scrubbing needed. They look like new. Perfect.

Sturdy, stretchy, and comfortable.

The Overhang pant is one nice pair of pants! The fabric is very stretchy, very soft, and the articulated knees let them move with your body as you hike and climb. Very comfortable pant.

In terms of warmth, I've lately been wearing them out for my morning dog walk in temps around 25-30 and am totally fine (the fabric is pretty thick, and the inside seems like it has some fuzzy insulation on it, but nothing dramatic).

They're on the slim side, but I suppose you could layer with some long-johns if you needed to (I haven't).

They loose a star for two reasons: First, they're cut a little low in the waste (that's the style, but I like my pants at my waste). Second, they're a bit too short for my legs. I bought a medium, and I'm a 33x34 in jeans. These are more like a 34x33. I can still wear them up in the mountains where I live, but I don't like to wear them into town because I look like the dork I really am.

All-in-all, I'm happy with my purchase, but wish they were 1-2 inches longer...

Good overall pants. Waterproof and durable although they do run a little big. I'm 5'8" 140 a 30x30 waist and the medium was too big for me. I have a small on the way so hopefully that works better. Good pocket placement although I wish the side pockets had zips as well.

Got a pair, then just ordered a second pair in excaliber. All I can say is these are great - not to heavy, not to light. Stretchy, and now I can thrown out my Levi's. Very comfortable and my new outdoor go to pant.

Got these for a treat off of SAC. Not sure what's up with colors- who picked the 1980s ski bum theme? :P Fabric is a stretch woven softshell, no membrane and no polyfleece backing as described. For me, that's a good thing. Have to send them back, though-the fit is weird. I wear a XL for FA Mountain Guide Lite Pants and can wear an XL or XXL for Arc'teryx Gamma LT. I'd really be a 1.5 XL for the Gamma LTs, in a perfect world. Got the Overhangs in XL, but I think I'd need XXL or XXXL (!!!) - they've a trim cut in a weird way. It's less like they made an athletic cut and more like they just downsized it a size and called it good.

If you get these, size up- the sizing chart lists the XL as 40.8-43.6". These Overhangs in XL are closer to 37".

The fabric is nice, and the features are nice. Despite the undersizing, the cut seems more appropriate for snowboarding than hiking and climbing.

Bought on Steep and Cheap. They have a very high rise, like the waist wants to be way up your torso. That puts the knee articulations too high. If you wear the waist where it should be, the knee articulations are correct, but the crotch hangs way down. I've never had pants fit so poorly.

i took these pants to the gunks in the middle of November, i am glad i had them.they kept my legs cool and dry while climbing and warm while sitting at the belay station (the temps where in the 40's F). the winds where whipping that weekend and these pants have the ability to block the gusts. excellent abrasion resistance. there where a lot of scraps that would have compromised the fabric of a lesser pan but the overhang pants survived without a scratch. i have never been disappointed with stoic and after seeing these pants in action i am a true believer.

It seems as though the sizing on Stoic is a bit off for me. From past experience, I always end up having to order one size up from what the sizing chart recommends. I'm 150lbs at 5'8" with a 30 waist. The Medium ended up fitting me perfectly.

The pants are very durable. Great buy, they are flexible and easy to move around in. No hang ups.

I received these today and was excited to put them on and try them out. I put them on, buttoned one of the no sew buttons and...it broke. The material looks and feels great, but the manufacture seems suspect. Rather than spend the money to return these I am going to replace the button and give them a try. I will re-evaluate at that point.

I got the size med, I am 5'11" 150 lbs, these fit perfect. material feels solid, fit is great for a skinnier guy like me, stoked to have these pants for the coming season! Just wish they came yesterday when we got 16" of snow, would of worn them all day

My comments are mostly about fit because I haven't put them to much use. I wear a size 30 or 31 and the Small fits well in the waist. I wouldn't mind an extra half-inch to an inch in length, but I'm 5-10 and most people wearing a Small are probably shorter than I. The fabric is lightweight and stretchy but seems tough. I have to admit that my main activity is running, for which these would be of no use, so I don't know how much action they'll get, but they will be good to have for the occasional camping trip or any outdoor work. Should be a fine pair of travel pants. I spend a lot of time working at a desk and they'll actually be great for that, too. Believe it or not, articulated knees are good for desk work as well as bouldering. They look a little baggy for everyday wear, but I don't mind that. The brown color is nice and rich although the bright green zippers and accents wouldn't have been my first choice. I'm happy to have light, stretchy, comfortable pants to wear all day.

From when you first put them on you can tell they were meant for action. The fit around areas like your knee and and anywhere else that requires movement is relaxed so that it moves with and not against you. The soft-shell is breathable but definitely holds in some warmth, and the fit is pretty nice. Many people say that it is tight or too small, but I would say only size up if you are on the border of a size. I am a 6'2'' 190lb guy. I bought the large in fears that the medium would be too small, but I am confident I would easily fit into a medium, because there is definitely room to spare in the large. I can't wait to get to really test these out skiing and hiking instead of just in an urban environment.

Great pants and I concur that the fit is slim. My only complaint goes to the colors: I sent a "SHALE" pair back as I don't have use for purple pants. "SHALE" in this case is really "grape." It looks like they spilled red wine on a lighter fabric and called it good. I am waiting to get some Stoic stuff in normal colors...Hey BC any chance of regular black?

Shale is kinda a dark purple/brown color, nice though. Got these on the SAC and would recommend if they fit your body type but i'm going to illuminate the less than perfect side of the Overhang Pants on a tall person.

I'm 6' 3" with a 34" waist. The fact that they come in only 4 size ranges is the reason for the low ratings in my opinion, just too many shapes and sizes of people out there for s -xl. The Larges fit in overall length and were about a true 36 waist. The rise is too long making your lower thigh work to stretch the fabric every time you lift it to, say climb a mountain. Pre-articulated knees cause fabric to stick to the entire front of your shin all the way up your leg when standing straight up (looks like your facing into the wind...indoors). Also my long knees get caught in the depression made by the knee, if you are my height and like resistance training theses are your pants.
- Nice face on the fabric, no doubt these are performers but like other Stoic stuff just not quite there yet for us perfectionists. Ended up returning them after 30 minutes of debate between me and the mirror. 3 stars for fabric feel, the off-chance you're of stoic shape (and the envy of many) and for Stoics success of other technical design aspects. Anyone else feel like Stoic is in Beta testing??

Great pant for hiking. They are all around comfy and are durable. These pants will last me for a long time.

These are my new outdoor pants of choice. Super stretchy and comfortable, very breathable, pretty water resistant; small amounts of water bead and roll off (haven't had them in heavy rain yet). Lots of roomy pockets, which is always a plus, and the cargo pocket is pretty low key as far as cargo pockets go.

I'm 5'11, 160, a 31x32 pant. The medium fits great, I could wear it without a belt, but it would be a bit loose so I usually use a belt anyway. The knees are a bit unnecessarily loose. I wish the pants had the cut of the tour pants instead, they're stretchy enough that a less-roomy knee would be fine. Aside from that small complaint they're a great midweight softshell pant!

These are great pants. Light enough to take out in hot weather, warm enough to handle spring and fall hiking. They have good stretch and enough pockets for me.

My issues is that i'm a short big guy. these are at least 2 inches too long for me and there is no cinch cord at the foot like there are on my other hiking pants. My hope for the future is stoic rolls that out or rolls out short (and maybe long for the tall guys) inseams

but beyond that length issue, quite happy with these

I will start by saying I have a pair of Mountain Hardwear Winter Wander pant and I love them. I got the overhang for Christmas and have used them throughout the winter and took them camping this past weekend. The have perform great. The large fits me well (36x32) is what I usually wear and these were spot on. The length is long, but I like it. The length kept snow, dirt and anything else out of my shoes or boots. I would recommend these pants highly.

I have purchased a fair amount of gear from backcountry/SAC and this pair of Stoic Overhang pants prompted me to post my first review. I own a pair of Backcountry.com overhang pants that I got in '09 and I have put them through the wringer. They have held up very well and do not seem close to retirement yet. They have only sustained one pencil lead diameter hole barely detectable on one upper leg (perhaps it was made by a pencil.) This new Stoic version seems to have the same cut and fit, but the fabric is slightly heavier and a bit stretchier. I suspect they will be even more durable and comfortable. Water seems to shed nicely off the surface. I am 6'2" and 225lbs and the XL's are right with some room to spare. These might end of being the last pants I ever need to buy. I'll let you know how it goes.

Solid pants for hiking, climbing, whatever. They size on the small side of the sizing chart above. High quality materials, water resistant, scratch/tear resistant. Gusseted crotch is good, makes for easier range of motion.

First impression is it is heavier and more rugged than the previous version. I owned a pair before and it was a little softer and lighter. Unfortunately it didn't survive the abuses of my crampons and I had to get a pair of Marmot Scree. Comparing to the Scree, it is definitely not as nice. The threading are not trimmed and i can see several thread ends hanging on my new pants. If I pull on them, the threads might come off, so I just trimmed them with a scissor and hope for the best. The material is on the heavier side. It seems to be more rugged than the Scree, but not sure about the breath-ability. The reason I get this is because the sizing of the Scree sucks. I usually wear a 31/30 and the small size fits me well. Although a little tight on the waist, but it does offer a spacer button. I really don't like the fact that it didn't have a zipper at the bottom of the legs like the Scree, so I can expand them and put them over my huge mountaineering boots. All in all, a nice pair of pants for 70. For 130, there are other choices out there.

Man I keep wanting to like Stoic. I like the quality of the items but the sizing seems like it's made for short skinny folks. Started with a jacket that was way to tight in the forearms. These pants are really nice but they are to short and fairly tight in the thighs if you have athletic ones like myself. I am just under 5'10 usually wear a 34 waist or less and 32 inseam and got a medium. Will have to return

true to fit, water resistant, and they look good. These are great pants and very comfortable and durable. I wouldn't change a thing. They are perfect for traveling.

Loved these pants! Comfortable, breathable, water beads nicely off of them, and STRETCHY. The drawback is the 2 buttons at the waist pop requring me to always wear a belt.

Great pant. Have taken they snow shoeing and ice fishing and so far they are perfect. Have had them in snow flurries and it shrugs them off. Very little to no insulation, which makes then a perfect shell. I wear a 34-36 and a large was the right fit. The baggy knees are of minor consequence when you factor in the over all functionality of the pant, especially if you get them on SAC. So far i really like BC's Stoic gear. Will give it 5 stars when I see they last.

I've used these climbing in the summer, hiking anytime, and snowshoeing just yesterday. i have yet to find an activity that these don't do well at. They shed light moisture and snow even while snowshoeing for four hours in deep snow. They have enough stretch that they're great for climbing, its me not my pant that limits those high steps. Also they're very durable thus far. Great all around

best 3 season outdoor pants i own. the waist sizing is a bit on the snug side, but other than that these are as comfy as it gets. they are also incredibly durable despite the soft shell stretchyness. i have hiked, climbed, swam, slept, etc. in these bad boys and couldn't have been happier with them. They are a little pricey, but if you can find them on sale or on steepncheap then they are well worth the price. too bad they discontinued the overhang short! i would have been all over them.

Nice pants, but sizing is way off. Normally, 32" pants swallow me. I ordered a small (29.6-32.4in), and I couldn't close them, closer to a 28". And, they say it's a "loose" fit.

thicker than pantagonia borderless pants but doesn't feel warmer in hot conditions, good stretch, same pluses as the short which I really love.
it would have been nice to be able to fold the pant to make it a capri or something.

These are the best softshell pants. The material is great, and is definitely DWR although I will have to see how it holds up after a season of use. The fit is great and they do not have "boob" knees like another reviewer described. I take a 33" waist by 34" length and the medium is perfect.

Suggestions for Stoic:
- put cargo pockets on either side, not just one
- position the cargo pockets straight up and down so that stuff rides in them better. Stop designing "unique" junk to look cool, but doesn't work as well
- thinner material in belt loops so that when you have a heavy pack pressing in, the weight is evenly distributed and not pointing in sharply around the belt loops (especially important on multi-day excursions)

so i'm glad stoic has kept it reputation as being legit and amazing and stellar.
fur real, these pants are nice. i'm six 2 and 155, the mediums fit quite nicely indeed.

good quality, nice fit.
Size: I am 5'11" and 157, usually wears Levis 32*32. Size Medium fits me perfectly. I can still put a base layer under. Waist is 2 fingers smaller than stoic tour pants (size medium).
Function: comfy is the fist impression. Knee design is good (not as baggy as stoic tour). pockets are nicely placed. Fabric is light but very windproof.
Price: MSRP is little pricey IMO. But I got it from SAC at only $41.

Although I'm not sure that I would pay the full $130 price (I picked up a pair on SAC), these pants are fantastic.The first day I got them, I went for an 8-mile hike where it was cold and very windy - the pants held up great, and were rather resistant to the wind. They are a fairly light fabric though, so I was a bit chilly (granted, it was around freezing on top of the mountain).Also, the sizing seems much more normal than the rest of the stoic gear.The only real complaint is that the knees are a bit baggy and as such, my feet tend to catch in the knee area when I'm putting the pants on. But that's nothing I can't deal with.So yea, these pants rock. Maybe not $130 worth of rock, but definitely $50 worth of rock.

I just picked these pants up. They're super comfortable but I wasn't sure about the fit so I ordered a Large. I have a 34 waist and 34 inseam in everything. Sometimes 34 is a tad big and sometimes a tad small but if I stray from that it never fits. The large is fairly baggy in the leg but the inseam fits great. I'm afraid if I went with medium the pant legs would be too short as is usually the case for me.

I'm ok with a little baggy except on windy days I tend to kick the pant with my crampons and put holes in them. If the legs were tightened up a bit they would be better but I think for what I was able to get them for and the job they'll be doing they should work just fine

I love these pants. They are super cozy. The softshell material is awesome because any liquid literally beads up and rolls off. Don't worry about getting caught in a storm, or spilling your coke on yourself.

Yup, these pants are awesome. I love these just as much as I love the shorts. Probably won't be able to wear them much this summer but I look forward to wearing them non stop when the weather cools down.

I almost returned these when i saw how baggy the knee area was. It is probably marginally easier to bend my knee as a result, but I'd prefer pants that I could wear to the bar after hiking/climbing/etc without being embarrassed by the boobs on my knees.

I really wish that BC had stuck with the goat logo on these pants. I think the goat and BC are way cooler than the new stoic brand they're pushing.All that said, these pants seem really breathable, have nice pockets, easy zippers, and sit nicely in a climbing harness or under a backpack waist belt. They'll be great for outdoor activities where I'm more concerned about functionality than looks.