snowcamoman
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Looking to lose more weight and volume in my pack for sheep hunting and am focusing on a warm lower/leg option in case I'm sitting for extended periods. I plan to put my waterproof layer over the puffy pants for durability, since most seem to have a pretty fragile fabric. In terms of weight, the Western Mountaineering Flash Pants at 6.5oz of 850+ fill look impressive. While not being the treated down, I'm not overly concerned, since I plan to use them only if it's cold and I'm sitting or as a sleep option. Mont Bell UL Down Pants are the next lightest I'm looking at (7.7oz). The Kuiu Down pants are pretty good looking too, but are heavier yet (10 oz).
Anybody try or compare these pants to each other or have another recommendation I should look into? I have the Patagonia puffy pants, but they're heavier and far less compressible than the down models I'm eyeing. I rarely ever hear anything negative about WM, so I'm leaning towards those at the moment, unless I hear a compelling negative report. Thanks.
Anybody try or compare these pants to each other or have another recommendation I should look into? I have the Patagonia puffy pants, but they're heavier and far less compressible than the down models I'm eyeing. I rarely ever hear anything negative about WM, so I'm leaning towards those at the moment, unless I hear a compelling negative report. Thanks.