Rail Riders Versatac Pants – mid or light?

Either is heavier than anything I've worn down to 10 degrees. I would definitely roast with the R1 + a 17 oz pant on top of that.

My recommendation is a soft-shell type pant. I like the Patagonia Traverse or Simple Guide pants for down here.

Edit: I'm assuming this is trekking wear and not just for sitting around camp.

I agree with Chris that that seems like too much to wear trekking in the southeast. I haven't tried softshells, but am normally fine with just nylon pants (REI Sierra Convertibles) while walking, even in the winter.

If I were buying a set of Versatec Pants, I would buy the light. I have heard the lights are actually more durable and they would be more versatile. I also doubt they would be noticeably warmer in the winter.

thanks guys. most of that weight is pocket weight i guess i should have stated. these will be for light hiking/but will get good use in camp. I guess my question is does reinforced 3oz duralite nylon sound to thin for winter pocket weight excluded.

the lights are made with:
Super Tough yet light 3oz Duralite Nylon shell
Reinforced Seat and Knees of RailTex Nylon

while the mids are:
6.6oz Canvas Weave Nylon
Reinforced Seat and Knees of 6.6oz

I've got both, and I'd second the suggestion for wearing something like light softshell pants for hiking. Not dissing the Versatec pants, by the way, they're my normal pants of choice for day-in, day-out wear. However, they're not water-repellent, and can wet out fairly quickly in a heavy rain storm. Softshell is more appropriate for hiking conditions.

Oh, and I use the light version of the Versatec for the warmer half of the year, and the mids in the cooler weather. I prefer the feel of the mid-weight version, but they're too hot in the summer in the Northeast.