Puffy pants?

sniper61

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I need a pair for after long hikes in to stands or glassing on other hunts. I want ones that have a full length zipper for easy on and off while in a stand. I see kuiu has them are there any other brands i could look at? They will be in my pack all the time and used only when setting as a outer shell.
 

Chuck44

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First Lite has some with full side zips:

 

mtwarden

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several members (me included) have had really good luck w/ Nunatak's Apex insulated pants- lots of customization available- fabric, insulation weight, length of zipper (or no zipper), etc, etc
 
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Yep. Best $35 I have spent in a while. Got me through a 26 degree night in a 30 degree bag that should be rated at 50. Sleeping pad went flat, so these pants saved my night.
I think a lot of military surplus gets overlooked. Yeah it’s a bit heavier but the shit is bombproof for the money. It’s not the same StuffIt was back in the 80’s&90’s that I used. The base layer grid fleece is polertec the fleece jacket is polertec and it’s made in USA. I can be a cheap ass so if I can save some money on one thing then I can spend more somewhere else.
 

highstepper

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I have a pair of the military version of the Patagonia Micropuff pants. Pretty compressible primaloft and good DWR. They were a welcome addition while sitting on a hill glassing in the wind and rain in Alaska last fall. Could be had pretty cheap at one point.
 
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Check out Feathered Friend Helios pants. Very warm, great for stands or glassing.
Mark
 

rklein

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Arcteryc makes some in the atom model(same as the jacket)with a full side zip. I found them on sale some years back. Black is the most available color, but you might find a brown/coyote if you looked really hard. I wear the black ones under my Kuiu attacks. Great pants, i like the synthetic as it keeps warm when moist.
 

sneaky

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Rab makes puffy pants, the Photon pants I believe. Can be found on sale usually.

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Be350ka

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Super down pro for the win. They pack super small and are extremely easy to put on while in the stand. I’ve used them exclusively in the tree stand and I have to say it’s the best money I’ve spent (SD pro jacket and pants). You can literally feel yourself warm up when you put them on!
 
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