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3/4 length winter baselayers

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Oct 15, 2015 at 12:24 pm #1333414

spelt with a t
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@spelt
Locale: Rangeley, ME

Hey folks, Looking to lighten up my overlayered ankles and try out shorty long johns this year. I haven't found much but running tights, which all have pockets right where a hipbelt goes, or the Paty Cap 4 boot length. Do the Patys fit like tights, or looser (I'm looking for tight). Do they itch? I've worn UnderArmour ColdGear for years, but I've found that more than 12 hours continuous wear makes me itchy (I switch to merino "PJs" at camp). Are there other tights I should check out? Nike makes a 3/4 length training tight, but it doesn't look thick enough for winter use.

Oct 15, 2015 at 3:50 pm #2232252

IVO K
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@joylesshusband
Locale: PA lately

You can look into bicycling non-padded tights & knickers. Lots of options.

Oct 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm #2232259

David Chenault
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@davec
Locale: Queen City, MT

All you need is scissors and a lighter. Works great with ski boots.

Oct 16, 2015 at 9:17 pm #2232478

Mercedes Clemens
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@motorlegs

Why not take a look at women's baselayers? Those will be shorter than the men's versions.

Oct 17, 2015 at 1:15 pm #2232561

Kate Magill
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@lapedestrienne

Both ibex and icebreaker have men's cropped bottoms. I think minus33 might make a similar version as well. If you have a ski shop near you they'll probably have a decent selection.

Oct 17, 2015 at 1:47 pm #2232568

chris smead
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@hamsterfish
Locale: San Jose, CA

There's also arcteryx phase SV boot cut. Cap4 feels a little warmer to me…but phase SV is still pretty awesome stuff.

Oct 17, 2015 at 2:09 pm #2232574

Paul S.
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@pschontz
Locale: PNW

Some retailers have filter options for length, e.g. Backcountry.com: http://www.backcountry.com/mens-long-underwear-bottoms?p=attr_pantlength%3A3%5C%2F4%5C-Length&nf=1

Oct 19, 2015 at 7:43 am #2232772

Mike M
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@mtwarden
Locale: Montana

I cut a pair of Cap 4's to just below knee length; I also have a pair of MH Mighty Power 3/4 length tights-usually use those for running, but they would work as a base layer in cold conditions you don't mention pants, but OR makes a 3/4 Ferrosi pant with a Schoeller-like material that are very nice
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