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Lightest in camp/sleeping pants?

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  • Jun 13, 2017 at 6:20 pm #3473234
    Adam Salinger
    BPL Member

    @asalinger

    Hi All….

    Looking for ideas that are out there about pants that could be not only durable enough to wear in camp…but also comfy enough to sleep in on colder nights.  Don’t want something to tight..more looking for a possible slim fitting super light fleece….

    Ideas??

    Jun 13, 2017 at 6:53 pm #3473239
    Adam Kilpatrick
    BPL Member

    @oysters

    Locale: South Australia

    You posted this in the SUL forum…is that your intention?

    Do you have a weight limit in mind? Temperatures?

    Do they need to be full length pants? Or are shorts, skirts, kilts an option?

     

    Jun 13, 2017 at 7:54 pm #3473248
    Bob Moulder
    BPL Member

    @bobmny10562

    Locale: Westchester County, NY

    Something like the Patagonia Houdini pants?

    Combine with some silk-weight long johns and running shorts for a versatile, lightweight combo.

    Jun 13, 2017 at 8:31 pm #3473255
    Paul S.
    BPL Member

    @pschontz

    Locale: PNW

    Since you mentioned fleece, Patagonia thermal tights should fit the bill.

    Jun 14, 2017 at 9:16 am #3473308
    John Vance
    BPL Member

    @servingko

    Locale: Intermountain West

    The lightest would be a pair of nylon wind pants.  I don’t like my skin against the nylon for sleeping so the next readily available would be some silk long bottoms that may be only slightly more in weight than wind pants.  The Patagonia lightweight base bottoms are in the 4oz range (med) and quite comfortable for sleeping.  Depending on night temps, a combination of base layer and wind pants works well and is what I take.  I rarely camp in temps above 45-50f and push a light quilt to the mid 20’s and typically sleep in both base layers and wind shirt and pants.

    Jun 14, 2017 at 9:18 am #3473309
    Link .
    BPL Member

    @annapurna

    If you don’t mind women’s fleece Walmart’s CUDDL DUDS are cheap($6.19-$14.99) and the medium pants weigh 3.7oz and top is 4.7oz. I first heard about them on Heather “Anish” Anderson’s gear list when she set the unsupported speed record for the AT.

    Jul 20, 2017 at 9:19 pm #3480133
    Brian Lindahl
    BPL Member

    @lindahlb

    Locale: Colorado Rockies

    I have some silk pajama leggings that come in around 2oz. Throw your (hike/rain/wind) pants on top if you need durability?

    Oct 15, 2017 at 6:57 am #3496810
    R
    Spectator

    @autox

    Re. Cuddl Duds – any input on sizing?

    I’m 6’2″, 180, broad shoulders.  Tape measure says I’m a large.  Does their sizing chart work for you?

    Oct 15, 2017 at 8:38 am #3496822
    Graham F
    BPL Member

    @02174424

    Locale: Victoria-Southeast Australia

    Colorful Waterproof Rain Pants MTB Mountain Cycling Trousers Breathable Pants.

    I have the grey, weigh about 90 gms, both stretchy and waterproofish. Running under the tap no water came through- no air will permeate. But perfect at end of day to keep warm or wind out if it’s windy.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=Colorful+Waterproof+Rain+Pants+MTB+Mountain+Cycling+Trousers+Breathable+Pants&_sacat=0

    Funny, they don’t look as ugly as you might expect.

    Oct 16, 2017 at 2:10 am #3496963
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    If you don’t mind women’s fleece Walmart’s CUDDL DUDS are cheap($6.19-$14.99) and the medium pants weigh 3.7oz and top is 4.7oz. I first heard about them on Heather “Anish” Anderson’s gear list when she set the unsupported speed record for the AT.

     

    Do tell more?  I am not above wearing womens fleece.  Currently my Cap 4 pants are around 5oz.  Is this like 100wt style fleece or thinner than that?

    Back to the OP’s question, I think the current Patagonia lightweight Cap bottoms are 3.4oz and I have an old pair of BPL wool bottoms that are 3.6oz.  Neither would be very warm, but might be what you are looking for.

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