Wind Pant Fabrics: Montbell Dynamo vs. Montane Featherlite

[A W]

Searched, didn't find anything definitive – just good reviews for both:

The Dynamo: 12-denier rip-stop Ballistic Airlight nylon (2.6 oz)
The Featherlite: PERTEX microlight – mini-rip-stop (4.3 oz)

1) Which pant material will be louder ?

2) Which pant material is more breathable?

Any input is greatly appreciated! I wouldn't mind the added weight of the featherlite as they have more features, but breathability & noise are biggest issues.

[Stephen M]

I have not seen the Montbell piece but have the Montane one and its very quiet.

[Richard Nisley]

AW,

The Featherlite is 4.8x more breathable than the Dynamo. I cannot hear either material when worn, but I have poor high frequency hearing.

[A W]

Got it – thanks for the info!

[Jennifer Mitol]

Just got my featherlite pants in the mail over the weekend. I can't comment on the breathability, but I wore them walking the dog this morning and couldn't really hear much of anything. The nylon is very soft…and while there is a swishy sound it's not at all bothersome like some more plasticky nylons.

You can also cinch up the ankles which helps keep all that excess fabric from rubbing together at your ankles. Very nice feature.

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