I have not used either pant, but I think the 3xdry material may be the
better Schoeller version. Be careful with fit. Most softshell pants
seem to be cut rather slim, which works decently with a light underlayer
(as well as average body sizing), but if you become tempted to wear the
pants in colder weather (or on a non average body), a thicker underlayer
may leave you with some rather unsightly bulges or that wonderful
sausage look. As for the color, I wouldn't be too afraid of the black
color, they are not like a goretex greenhouse in the sun. The dark
color will be warmer, but the breathe ability really makes it a non
issue.
I used a pair of patagonia super guide pants all last season, which I'd
highly recommend if you can find them on sale (though I think they may
have discontinued them). I used mine BC, lift and cat served, west
coast and east coast, and quickly made them my primary ski pant. The
only time I did not use them was in the rain/wet snow in whistler, and
windy sub-zero temps, when a hard shell seemed more appropriate.
-----Original Message-----
From: Vermont Skiing Discussion and Snow Reports
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Matthew Kulas
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 4:26 PM
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Subject: [SKIVT-L] softshells
So, I just picked up an REI One jacket (http://tinyurl.com/czn5w) for
$75 at Reading Store's Labor Day sale. I hope that was a decent deal.
So, I'm think about picking up a softshell pant and two options I know
of are the MEC Ferrata (http://tinyurl.com/a9xng) and REI Mistral
(http://tinyurl.com/cqtwn).
The disadvantage to the Mistral is that it has velcro around the
ankles. The disadvantage to the Ferrata is that it only comes in dark
colors making them much hotter in the sun.
Does anyone recommend one over the other? Or have any other
suggestions for a comparable weight softshell pant. The intended uses
would range from nighttime BC to sunny hike and ski to liftserve.
--Matt K.
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