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Pants
That's right I have a query about pants for LF. For temperatures around 40 degrees, I'm not talking below freezing type of weather but in the low 40's. Jeans don't cut it unless I wear long underwear which I'd like to avoid. I have 32oz wool pants but that's overkill for these temps. I don't particularly need cargo pockets since I have enough storage in my coat. I'd just like to find something warmer than jeans when I'm out for 2-3 hours standing around more than moving. So what should I be looking for in material and weight?
thanks
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How about fleece lined pants? These are just some example from one company, there are many others available— http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...ned-pants.aspx
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In the 40's I still wear cargo shorts!
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I use to have a pair of navy 13-button wool pants. Not too heavy and were great for winter backpacking -- except I found that the eroded limestone in the Grand Canyon shredded the pant bottoms!
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Thanks for the suggestions...I bought a pair of lined pants from Eddie Bauer that are more casual and I think will work perfectly for my needs. The Duluth pants were a little more heavy duty than I need but I can see where they would be good for colder weather and are more robust for wear.
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I wear jeans year-round, +30˚C/-30˚C, but on the coldest days, I'll put on a pair of snow pants.
The most important thing is to keep your feet warm; your legs will get cold last (unless you're in shorts), so it's worth looking into good footwear as well.
And wearing a neck warmer fools you into thinking you're warm; a lot of heat is lost through the neck area.
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And a hat, don't forget a hat!
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How about Corduroy? It's warmer than Jeans.
When I worked construction outdoors I wore jeans because they held up well. When it was really cold I wore polypropylene underwear. It's warmer and not as bulky as traditional cotton long johns.
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You want L.L.Bean 'Double L' flannel-lined jeans. Warm, less bulky than fleece-lined pants; of course with any retailer, act NOW. Christmas purchasing will deplete everyone's stocks... don't be left out in the cold.