would this be a good pant to hike at high altitude where it could potentially get cold (rocky mountain colorado in the summer)?
1069253
They are light weight but do block some wind. With a pair of good long underwear under them, they should be fine. I used them in Peru at 15,500 ft and 32 degrees and they were good alone as long as I was hiking.
1069254
It depends on your metabolism. The pants are excellent for tropical environs but I would wear them in the Sierra wilderness trek during the sunny day hiking but they are not heavily durable so I think you need something a bit more of a tuff weave for backpacking in wilderness alpine rough conditions.
621089
No, they are good to wear over a base layer that is thin yet Insulating. Jeans would be too bulky and too much for the waist unless you go up a size.
807696
Just a long sleeve shirt would be fine, otherwise you will be too warm. Wear it mountain climbing. I have friends that climb all over the world and this is what they recommended.
1026741
Depends on how high the mountain is. There is a perpetual draft through the screen at the top of the tent - there is no zipper where you can close them with another layer of tent material - so it is not good for cold nights. I took this to Yellowstone at the end of the summer and froze my arse off.
756273
They are thin enough and compression leggings, but not sure they bring warmth other than them being another layer. The compression will help with the hiking and may keep you from getting cold just because it is another layer of clothing.
371583
Not sure how warm it is in the Rockies but we slept out in 40F weather and we ended up sweating at night. The sleeping bag is HUGE. You are going to have a hard time fitting it into a washing machine.
284702
It's an awesome jacket. Minnesota gets pretty darn cold so you'd probably want a layer under the jacket. May be a fleece.
263548
I returned the coat, but my impression was that it would work well for temperatures in the 40s and 50s, possibly similar to a good sweater, but light and silky. I have a light down jacket from Costo (Calvin Klein). It is good in these temps, as well as indoors when it is too cold. I have a thicker, Patagonia street jacket which I think is more comfortable when you are getting down around freezing or below. I love the Calvin Klein for our north coast of California temperatures, but it is not as good a quality jacket, so I am speculating. The Marmot might be warmer. If I were to reorder it, and wanted it for cold temps, I would get it bigger and layer it. I returned the coat, but my impression was that it would work well for temperatures in the 40s and 50s, possibly similar to a good sweater, but light and silky. I have a light down jacket from Costo (Calvin Klein). It is good in these temps, as well as indoors when it is too cold. I have a thicker, Patagonia street jacket which I think is more comfortable when you are getting down around freezing or below. I love the Calvin Klein for our north coast of California temperatures, but it is not as good a quality jacket, so I am speculating. The Marmot might be warmer. If I were to reorder it,... » Read More I returned the coat, but my impression was that it would work well for temperatures in the 40s and 50s, possibly similar to a good sweater, but light and silky. I have a light down jacket from Costo (Calvin Klein). It is good in these temps, as well as indoors when it is too cold. I have a thicker, Patagonia street jacket which I think is more comfortable when you are getting down around freezing or below. I love the Calvin Klein for our north coast of California temperatures, but it is not as good a quality jacket, so I am speculating. The Marmot might be warmer. If I were to reorder it, and wanted it for cold temps, I would get it bigger and layer it. « Show Less
335160
I wear a 34"-35" waist pant & the Terramar Military Fleece Pant in medium fits me perfectly. The waistline on the Terramar should ride below the belly.
450438
I would definitely not wear these in hiking boots. Your feet will sweat like you can't imagine then they will chill. I've worn neoprene gloves to work in very cold climates and the only time I didn't regret my decision was when I had to get my hands wet. The sweat ends up chilling my hands and the cold plus the chill makes things worse. Wicking liners and really nice thick wool based socks work best. I've augemented this with small heat packs and have been quite happy in -30F temps. I know they also make battery heated socks that work well.
249384
"Light-Medium" weight. Not too thick, or heavy, but not lightweight. Right in the middle somewhere. Seems to be a very dense fabric, not flimsy or 'tissue' like either. I think the pants are a very substantial fabric, yet they'd be okay on a warmer day and not stifling hot. They do not feel bulky or heavy on, but I think they're substantial enough for hiking and having your legs rub against brush and it wouldn't hurt or scratch through.
738219
Maybe not. It's heavy for it's size. I think there are better option, go to an outdoor hiking gear store and try some on to get the best fit.
1691739
I don't think it would work out very well (unless your pants are loose fitting the whole way down). You'd be better off wrapping it over top the pants - otherwise I've found it gets to be very cold on the skin.
1515242
Yes. They are slightly lighter than denim jeans, but warmer than traditional cargo/hiking pants. (If in doubt, take a pair of footless tights - but unless it gets into the sub-freezing temps, I don't think you'd need any under layer. )
859654
I live in Michigan and I dress in layers (flannel shirt over hoodie over sweatshirt over long sleeve t-shirt) when it is cold outside. When the temp is in the 30 degree range it MIGHT be somewhat snug.
359267
If very cold, no. Just not warm enough. I feel you need something that is fleece inside and out to stay warm enough. Having camped in very, very, icy weather in Colorado mountains, I'd suggest a fleece pant. These aren't that warm and the air will go through the knit.
246603
They are quite thin. I was happy in the mountains in spring, but they won't work for a winter hike. They are loose fitting but not baggy - underarmor would probably be fine, but nothing bulkier than that.