Zip off down pants

[MuleyFever]

What companies (other than KUIU, Sitka and SG) are making zip off, or close to full zip, down pants?

 

[passinggas33]

For a while under armour had a smoking deal ($100) on some pretty nice full zip puffy pants. Not sure if you can still get them. I also think the mountain hardware compressor pant is also pretty nice.

 

[Tahoe1305]

So you specifically call out down.

But...I just snagged some OR puffys which use primaloft gold insulation (IMO the best synthetic for warmth/pack ability) and they are pretty impressive. They were 50% off as well making them a bit cheaper than FL and others. Mountain hardware also makes some synthetic puffy pants too.

I believe feathered friends makes a down option that is full zip and their stuff is highly regarded (I haven’t owned any though).

 

[chukar_chaser]

Kings Camo came out with some this year.

 

[Bubblehide]

I picked up a couple pair of the UA while on sale. They are pretty warm.

 

[TheCougar]

RAB makes some, along with smaller companies like Nunatak, Western Mountaineering, Feathered Friends etc. FWIW, I ended up with the UA. Got them for $80 after the Active Junky discount. Just too good to pass up. Specs were pretty close to the Kuiu pants, for a fraction of the price.

 

[bcar]

So you specifically call out down.

But...I just snagged some OR puffys which use primaloft gold insulation (IMO the best synthetic for warmth/pack ability) and they are pretty impressive. They were 50% off as well making them a bit cheaper than FL and others. Mountain hardware also makes some synthetic puffy pants too.

I believe feathered friends makes a down option that is full zip and their stuff is highly regarded (I haven’t owned any though).

Do you have the weight on the OR's yet? I can't find it on their website.

 

[GunsAreFun]

If it is something you’re not sure you will use a lot, get some M65 pant liners (long versions) for like $13 off eBay. They weigh 14 ounces.

I use them at night backpacking all the time. They have similar material and construction to a woobie.

 

[Mike Islander]

So you specifically call out down.

But...I just snagged some OR puffys which use primaloft gold insulation (IMO the best synthetic for warmth/pack ability) and they are pretty impressive. They were 50% off as well making them a bit cheaper than FL and others. Mountain hardware also makes some synthetic puffy pants too.

I believe feathered friends makes a down option that is full zip and their stuff is highly regarded (I haven’t owned any though).

I have a pair of Feathed Friends Helios. Awesome, and made in USA. For me strictly for sitting (stand or glassing). Paid $220 for blemished pair. Can't find the blemish.

 

[Drop Tines]

I bought the Kuiu Super Down and those were a game changer. I run colder than most guys and these were what I needed to stay on the mountain.


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[MuleyFever]

If it is something you’re not sure you will use a lot, get some M65 pant liners (long versions) for like $13 off eBay. They weigh 14 ounces.

I use them at night backpacking all the time. They have similar material and construction to a woobie.

I’m bargain shopping for sure. I don’t plan to use them much. I just want them as insurance for a late hunt this year. I haven’t needed a pair yet so they may not get used again.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Do you have the weight on the OR's yet? I can't find it on their website.

I don’t because my scale is still packed (moving). I estimate about same as uncompahge pants though. Somewhere between 16-22 if I was a betting man.

I’ll weight once we unpack may be a bit.

 

[GunsAreFun]

I’m bargain shopping for sure. I don’t plan to use them much. I just want them as insurance for a late hunt this year. I haven’t needed a pair yet so they may not get used again.

I say go for the surplus ones then. They button on and off, which isn’t as fast or tightly sealing as a zipper, but still don’t have to take your boots off. I have worn them down mid 30s with P’rana Zions on and was fine with minimal activity (walking around camp but mostly sitting).

Several times I have almost bought expensive down ones on the classifieds or that UA sale, but kept reminding myself that these have never let me down yet. Did I mention they were $13 lol?

 

[bcar]

I don’t because my scale is still packed (moving). I estimate about same as uncompahge pants though. Somewhere between 16-22 if I was a betting man.

I’ll weight once we unpack may be a bit.

I found a 3rd party seller that had them listed at 17oz.

 

[Mike Islander]

You can buy Primaloft ZIP side pants for $30 on Amazon. Built for US Troops and probably cost $400 to the service.
I have a pair and literally the only drawbacks are weight and packability.

And made in the USA!

 

[ChrisAU]

I picked up a couple pair of the UA while on sale. They are pretty warm.

Got a link or know what they called? I may be looking all over them, but I can't find them on their website.

I like my True Timber puffy pants, they are very warm. They are 3/4 zip though. My larges are 11.55 oz. I just ordered some tenacious tape to add to the seat and knees to help them live longer. Price is right too, can get them on Optics Planet for under $90:

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[Bubblehide]

I'll try to get back to you tonight

 

[ChrisAU]

I'll try to get back to you tonight

I meant to quote the guy who said Kings Camo had come out with my bad!

 

[ChrisAU]

Kings Camo came out with some this year.

Haven’t been able to find anything on these, got a link or know what they are called?

 

[chukar_chaser]

XKG Down Transition Pant

The construction of the XKG Down Transition Pant exemplifies the performance qualities of the XKG Series and sets a new standard for lightweight and packable layering. Built with 135 grams of 650 fill waterproof down, this pant has the best warmth to weight ratio of anything in the XKG line-up...

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