Do I need pants warmer than Attacks?

[cornfedkiller]

I got a pair of regular DeHavilland pants and I love the fabric (it feels very durable, pretty water resistant) and the large hip zips, but I'm not sure if I like how they fit. I'll probably try another size, but if they don't fit right, I might have to find something else, which got me wondering if I'd even need anything warmer?

I wear Attacks the majority of the season once it gets too cool for early season pants, and with a base layer, I don't know if I need anything warmer? The DeHavillands just feel like a more burly late-season pant without being too hot while hiking.

Do you guys have pants that are warmer than Kuiu Attack (or FL Corrugate Foundry, Sitka Mountain, SG DeHavilland Lites)? When/what are you wearing them?

I love how Kuiu pants fit, but I'm afraid their guide pants or axis hybrid pants will be too warm with that fleece backing. I wore a pair of timberlines for years, but the lack of hip zips drives me nuts.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Most of the time I’d say no. Especially with zip off base layers to help boost insulation. They pants that are burlier with some heavier wear areas are nice IF they can vent, but every pair I’ve had I’ve overheated in unless it’s < 20F out.

I handled a pair of the FL 308s (insulated and non) today and was impressed honestly. I think they try and get a little too busy with the pockets and feathers sometimes though.

My answer is mid-weight: yes, plus base layers, can get you deep in the season (for me in MT) - add a hard shell and puffy pants to the mix and it helps that case to not where lined softshell or heavier types.

 

[Dukhtr3]

I wear attacks and guides. When the highs are in the 30's and lower i wear the guides. The guides have vents like the attacks and can dump heat fast when it's in cold out.

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[MTguy0341]

I’ve got the axis and guides. Start wearing them once the highs are in the 30s. Can be a little warm but I like both pants a lot. I like the fleece lining and not having to wear long underwear