Budget zip off insulation layer

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can anyone recommend some good budget zip off options for insulation layers(under $200). Wouldn't mind trying a pair of puffy pants. Or some zip off synthetic or fleece. I have been using the same old fleece MEC pants for over a decade. great around camp after a long day. Great to sleep in. Sucks trying to put them on freexing on a ridge glassing. I assume the puffy's will be a little warmer but not as nice around camp. All my other clothing is top notch. But I don't want to commit to anything pricy if I go back to fleece. Any thoughts on the Kuiu Kenai? they look like they may fit the bill
 
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What temperatures are you dealing with? What exactly do you mean by using fleece? I have some fleece sleepwear type pants that I use for alpine hiking in the summer. They work over a soft jogger pant but not very effective over a regular pant material.

Kenai pants are warmer than I expected, quiet but fragile. Close in warmth to the lighter kuiu down pants but almost twice the weight and bulk. A good choice if you’re going to do any walking in them. Worked great under rain pants hiking in a cold wet storm. I think I could use them for glassing to a point but if that was my main use I would go for a down pant.

If look around you can find the UA alpine ops down pants for a good price. Weighs about 18oz for a large. Wish I would’ve kept mine.
 
If you want to go really cheap just to get a test run the mil surplus puffy pants are ok. Heavy and bulky but I paid under 30 bucks for mine. Very warm. I use mine sitting in deer stands in the teens.
 
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Alpha Vertex Pant (Outlet)

The Alpha Vertex was designed from the ground up with the bowhunter in mind. It is insulated but lightweight, packable, and weather-resistant. Use it as an outer layer for early to mid-season. Alpha is also an ideal mid-layer when the temperature really drops because it offers core warmth...
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Sitka Gear Big Game Subalpine Kelvin Lite Down 3/4 Pant 30074-SA

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King's Camo XKG Down Transition Pants

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Just ordered a pair of the OR Allies Collosus pants. They show $112 on the site on sale but when you put them in your cart they are $84. The muliticam are $117. Seems like a great deal.
 

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Loper said:
Just ordered a pair of the OR Allies Collosus pants. They show $112 on the site on sale but when you put them in your cart they are $84. The muliticam are $117. Seems like a great deal.
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What did you think of them?
 
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What did you think of them?
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My wife intercepted the package and has decided to wrap it up and put it under the tree since I never tell her Xmas ideas. So I won’t have feedback for a couple of weeks.

However, two I my buddies purchased these same pants and said the folllwong.

“These pants are really nice actually. Nicer than I thought they would be.”

“They are pretty baggy, but comfortable”

Not sure if that helps you much.
 
Loper said:
My wife intercepted the package and has decided to wrap it up and put it under the tree since I never tell her Xmas ideas. So I won’t have feedback for a couple of weeks.

However, two I my buddies purchased these same pants and said the folllwong.

“These pants are really nice actually. Nicer than I thought they would be.”

“They are pretty baggy, but comfortable”

Not sure if that helps you much.
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Got to love that!
 
Look at the Kryptek Sentinal pants. Insulated, windproof, camo, reinforced seat and knees with pockets and belt loops. I just ordered a pair but havent received them yet. I snagged them last week at 45% off with free shipping. This week they are 30% off with free shipping.
 
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Loper said:
My wife intercepted the package and has decided to wrap it up and put it under the tree since I never tell her Xmas ideas. So I won’t have feedback for a couple of weeks.

However, two I my buddies purchased these same pants and said the folllwong.

“These pants are really nice actually. Nicer than I thought they would be.”

“They are pretty baggy, but comfortable”

Not sure if that helps you much.
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What was the verdict?
 
conhawa said:
Look at the Kryptek Sentinal pants. Insulated, windproof, camo, reinforced seat and knees with pockets and belt loops. I just ordered a pair but havent received them yet. I snagged them last week at 45% off with free shipping. This week they are 30% off with free shipping.
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I have a pair of these that I've not used much, but on the rare occasions I do, they're a lifesaver.
 
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