New Sitka Mountain Pants Question

[WCS]

Anyone able to offer some thoughts on the fit of these pants? I've been considering picking up a pair since Kuiu is out of the Chinook pant in my sizing and hoping that they're not as tight in the calves as the timberlines. Appreciate the help.

 

[Kotaman]

They are basically the same pant as the Timberlines without the knee and seat cover.

 

[WCS]

Damn, was scared that was the case. As it is I can't layer underneath the timberlines I do own since they fit like skinny jeans.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

WCS hope you don't mind me asking.......while we're talking about this pant, can anyone comment on the new fabric? I hated the old stuff, it just stretched more and more over a weeklong trip. Does the new nylon blend dry faster?


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[Tango1]

I just got a new pair and while I've only worn them on a couple light hikes, I'd say the fit is similar to the old model. The seat seems a little bit roomier, not BDU roomy, but I like it better. Legs might be slightly more tapered below the knee and the scuff-guard cuff is gone. Seems to be enough room for light base-layer long underwear, but I'm 5-8 140 so YMMV. Mine came with suspenders and I like the system better than the old belt for use with a pack. The new fabric seems "tighter" and less stretchy/baggy. Wash and dry time seemed to be the same as the earlier model. The cargo pocket layout seems better now, a little higher up on the leg. I like the new zippered front pockets. I also wear Crye G3 all-weather pants a lot (which are wonderful but crazy expensive) and I think the Sitkas are just as well made. I'll be elk hunting in them Sept 3 so we'll see how they perform.