Outdoor Research

Trailbreaker Tour Pant - Men's

Great winter hiking pants!

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Large

All winter softshell pants should have venting zippers for the uphill. The built-in belt is great. I probably could have gone down to a medium (6ft, 34in waist) but the large works and has belt loops for insurance.

Warm Pants

I dig all the pockets on these pants, and the zipper vents that zip in both directions. They are perhaps a little on the warm side for touring, I can see myself getting overheated in the spring in these. My favorite feature is the little mesh compartment in the hip pocket, I usually stash my car keys in it. Very nice elastic on the cuffs, helps keep the lever up on my older AT boots when climbing. *Zipper for the hip vent blew out on my 4th wear, hoping OR will hook me up with a warranty pair next season. Kind of bummed to have to finish the season in my old pair I bought these to replace. I was enjoying the fit a lot before they blew up.

Cold weather gear

Size fits pretty true, while still having a slimmer cut that still accommodates any ski/snow boot. Material is flexible for those higher activity days. plenty of pocket space with quality zippers.

These pants are exactly what I was looking for! I have used them multiple times since receiving them for alpine touring and snowshoeing and have been very pleased with their fit, performance and comfort. Highly recommend.

Cold weather hike

I wore these for a cold weather, snowy hike in Colorado. Stayed warm and dry!

Great snow pants

Pants are as advertised in their mobility. Fit is larger/longer than expected. Almost baggy. Good water repellent though not water proof - got cold+wet sitting on the snow for a bit, so just won't do that again.

Excellent backcountry pant

This pant adds a hard face to the 'below the knee' area which is more often in contact with snow and harder to dry out with body heat due to ski boots making a barrier. Doing so allows a bit more weatherproofing where need but maintains the freedom of movement by keeping the soft shell in the things and butt. The body areas covered by the soft shell are usually better at pushing the moisture out and keeps the soft shell dry, in my experience. I've logged only about 10-15 days so far - mostly backcountry but a resort day today. But I've used the full soft shell version of pant this pant for 7+ years, never thought I would want any change until I saw this pant. Very happy so far!

Just what I was looking for!

I'm 6'2", 200lbs, 33" inseam, 35" waist. I bought a size Large and they fit perfectly. I bought these for winter fat biking because of the listed durability and breathability. I didn't care too much about warmth because I layer for conditions. Took them for a ride the day after they arrived. These are easy to put on and the adjustable waste is great when base layers start to take up space. These were SUPER comfortable in the saddle. The mildly articulated knees are great for pedaling. I took a couple of spills into drifts and never got cold or wet. Snow stayed out of my boots despite there not being a gaiter hook to attach to the boots.

Great touring pants

Super comfortable with stretch in the right places. Good ventilation zippers and love the beacon pocket with clip in side

Awesome ski/snowboard pants

Former competitive skier; have worn a few days in Lake Tahoe early season (mid-20s/30s and sunny). Very pleased. Fit great (5'11 / 190 athletic build - large is perfect). Paired with a light base layer- plenty warm. Highly recommend.