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    Nate Boyer
    BPL Member

    @nateb123

    What do you guys use for tights in the shoulder seasons?
    I have a pair of thin, smart wool long underwear that I use, but they weigh as much as my rain jacket…

    Any suggestions?

    #1994101
    Justin Baker
    BPL Member

    @justin_baker

    Locale: Santa Rosa, CA

    I like my golite running tights.
    They make softshell tights that are mostly windproof. But they are expensive.

    #1994120
    josh jordan
    Spectator

    @jjchgo

    i use mountain hardware windstopper tights.

    #1994136
    David Chenault
    BPL Member

    @davec

    Locale: Queen City, MT

    Patagonia Speedwork tights.

    #1994147
    John Hillyer
    BPL Member

    @trnamelucky

    Under Armour Cold Gear Evo 187g in large

    #1994215
    Jennifer Mitol
    Spectator

    @jenmitol

    Locale: In my dreams....

    Very light, great at wicking, feel great against my skin.

    #1994219
    Pete Staehling
    BPL Member

    @staehpj1

    I just use bike tights (always ones without the chamois), Performance or Nashbar house brands usually. I have a variety of weights.

    #1994229
    Raquel Rascal
    Spectator

    @flutingaround

    Check out Sporthill- high quality product line that rates their clothing by temperature

    http://www.sporthill.com/

    #1994262
    Art …
    BPL Member

    @asandh

    I just use Patagonia Cap 2, Cap 3, or Cap 4 depending on conditions.

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    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Tights aren't particularly light. If you are going to wear them alone, the weight would be comparable to nylon pants.

    Running tights may have features like pockets that bring the weight up. They are typically thicker and warmer than light long johns and have more abrasion resistance, being designed to use as outerwear. A pair of large New balance tights are 8.6oz vs silk weight polyester long johns at 5.4oz. And that's not an apples and apples comparison— I would equate tights with something like Cap 4 for warmth. Power Stretch bottoms are more like 10oz and much warmer, if used with a shell or for sleep.

    I would vote for tights for weight/warmth/versatility if worn as an outer layer. I would go with polyester long johns if layering with pants or shells.

    #1994329
    Mike R
    Member

    @redpoint

    Locale: British Columbia

    I bought some Salomon tights last fall for trail running – couldn't be happier. Fantastic fit and finish, great materials, comfortable. Only downside is they were pretty expensive. Same goes for their shorts – great product. Arc'teryx also makes some great running tights. Their Incendo looks to be very good and I have their Incendo short which I love. Shockingly, Arc'teryx's Incendo line is pretty cheap by comparison to the Salomon products!

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