Has anyone used Patagonia Simple Guide pants? They are light softshell fabric.
I am wondering what people's thoughts are on the temperature range for which they would be appropriate. I am interested in the temperature range for use on their own, and from there I can assess their use with Patagonia Capilene-2 or -3 bottoms and/or Montane Minimus pants
I have previously used a pair of Mountain Hardwear softshell pants but they were thicker (and less stretchy), and therefore warmer. I must admit I found them a bit disappointing when it came to breathability and moisture transfer.
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by oyster_07 » Mon 11 May, 2015 3:31 pm
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Re: Softshell pants
by Moondog55 » Mon 11 May, 2015 4:12 pm
I can't comment on the Patagonia pants, but the combination of medium weight powerstretch [ Cap 3] and microfibre trackies is good to freezing for me, add the additional windshell and I get another 5 degrees
My trackies on their own I would rate as comfortable to about 15C about the same as a pair of chinos.
I guess they softshell would be a bit warmer
My trackies on their own I would rate as comfortable to about 15C about the same as a pair of chinos.
I guess they softshell would be a bit warmer
Ve are too soon old und too late schmart
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Re: Softshell pants
by wayno » Mon 11 May, 2015 5:23 pm
i've got these http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/mens- ... pants.html
300gm as opposed to 430gm of the simple guide.
very breathable. never have sweat problems with them
softshell fabrics can vary massively in weight, seen some over 600gm, choose carefully.
300gm as opposed to 430gm of the simple guide.
very breathable. never have sweat problems with them
softshell fabrics can vary massively in weight, seen some over 600gm, choose carefully.
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Re: Softshell pants
by beean » Mon 11 May, 2015 11:43 pm
Simple guide pants are good. They're heavier as they're a bit more durable than those OR pants Wayno suggested (which are also a very good pair, and the ones I would suggest getting). I don't own either but have a few heavier weight versions. I recommend getting light colours, as they will get hot as the temps rise, there's not a lot you can do about that.
I would say both are good for freezing and a bit below when moving, given how warm my heavier ones are, but I run hot.
I would say both are good for freezing and a bit below when moving, given how warm my heavier ones are, but I run hot.
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Re: Softshell pants
by Moondog55 » Wed 13 May, 2015 10:25 am
Wondering now if I should look at the ALDI soft-shell in the upcoming ski-gear sale
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys ... ell-pants/
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys ... ell-pants/
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Re: Softshell pants
by wayno » Wed 13 May, 2015 3:28 pm
they are waterproof with a low moisture transfer rate 5000gm/m2/24hr.... with fleece lining, so you were planning on using them in antarctica?
at $40 the build quality has to be doubted, delamination or material degrading or stitching coming apart are likely to be problems.
at $40 the build quality has to be doubted, delamination or material degrading or stitching coming apart are likely to be problems.
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Re: Softshell pants
by Moondog55 » Wed 13 May, 2015 4:02 pm
I think the build quality will be as good as I pay for but as I'll be there buying the fleece hoodie I may as well look
ALDI fleece is very very good value if you are after really light fleece for underwear use
Just something else to think about for chucking in the back of the ute rather than the snowboard pants really
ALDI fleece is very very good value if you are after really light fleece for underwear use
Just something else to think about for chucking in the back of the ute rather than the snowboard pants really
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Re: Softshell pants
by Moondog55 » Thu 21 May, 2015 9:17 am
Build quality of the ALDI soft-shell is excellent but too warm for walking or ski touring
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