Puffy pants

[Muskeez]

Looking for recommendations on a pair of puffy pants for glassing in cold weather and ice fishing. I'd rather have a synthetic than down (i think) for wash-ability?
Thanks for any help!

 

[ammo]

Expensive but these are the gold standard for puffy pants right now: https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-ghost-whisperer-pant-1871181.html?dwvar_1871181_color=010

 

[crock239]

First lite puffy pants 40% off right now...seems like your timing is good.

 

[Dsnow9]

I have the first light and sg. The sg are warmer than the first light and I like them a bit more. The first light are great though.

 

[brymoore]

I have Western Mountaineering 850gr down pants. They have been good so far.

 

[rjthehunter]

Like crock said... The first lite ones are on sale right now. No better time to buy!

 

[BackofBeyond]

I have a pair of Kifaru Lost Park Pants. Synthetic, and can be overly warm. Definitely not something you’d want to hike for more than 100 yards in.

 

[rtraverdavis]

Another thumbs up for the First Lite Uncompahgre pants. I’ve spent hours glassing in them in pretty cold/windy conditions and they kept me warm. I really like that I can zip them on over my pants without taking my boots off.

 

[Irrelevant]

I used the FL for a few outings. They're nice, not great. Despite my apprehension, my UA puffy pants have been stellar. Down. Very warm, not too baggy.

 

[Shangobango]

No complaints with my First Lite puffys. I use them quite a lot. Easy to put on. Haven’t figured out how to put them on while in a tree saddle yet though…

FWIW I have nothing to compare them against. Only pair of puffy pants I have ever had.

 

[blueridge]

I used the FL for a few outings. They're nice, not great. Despite my apprehension, my UA puffy pants have been stellar. Down. Very warm, not too baggy.

What’s the model on your UA pants?

 

[Muskeez]

The kids bought me the Stone Glacier brand for Christmas. Not sure what I did to deserve that, but, they are amazing! I wore the heck out of them ice fishing and January deer hunting. Absolutely love them! My brother bought Black Ovis and really liked his also.

 

[WrongWind]

This is a piece of gear I'm definitely adding to the arsenal this year. Borrowed a pair last year and GAME changer

 

[BearFoot]

Maybe an Alaska thing, but never owned any puffy pants. Puffy jackets yes! We do sit and spot for hours, all day. Rarely need long johns, I wear insulated pants, wool pants.

 

[Irrelevant]

What’s the model on your UA pants?

Ridge reaper? I honestly don't think it says a model on the tag

 

[DanWyo]

Alpine ops ridge reaper I think. I think UA only makes one model. If you wait around, they should go ins ale for around $100.

 

[Sagebrush1]

We have Kuiu. They’re great. Just be sure you get something with full side zips, cuz you’re not hiking anywhere in puffy pants without sweating your butt off.

 

[blueridge]

Alpine ops ridge reaper I think. I think UA only makes one model. If you wait around, they should go ins ale for around $100.

Found it. Thank you! I think I will give this one a try. I try not to look like a walking billboard for any one company, and this will add one more to my getup.

 

[Muskeez]

The Stone Glaciers have zippers all the way to the top. Super easy to put on and take off at any given point in the day.

 

[Dsnow9]

I had the first light ones and they were good. Upgraded to the stone glacier and they are much better! I don’t go on a hunt without them