I have two pair of Filson Whipcord pants, bought in the '70's. They too are just a little under the stated size. Not nearly as heavy as the Mackinaw wool pants, but very tight weave and totally windproof. Wore them for years throughout a several months long hunting season as a packer and guide, still look like new. Never too hot or too cold. Too bad they don't still make them.
Agreed these are half a size smaller than the number size. These are very warm and i can only see wearing these practically in the snow or freezing weather
Yes. And to be honest, I think for the most part a good set of Woolpower 200 long John’s under your favorite pair of weather appropriate pants may make more sense.
My first time using these, I assumed the Mackinaw pants were a stand-alone piece for freezing weather. I couldn't have been more wrong. Went outside in 20-degree snowy weather. My thighs chafed. But with 400g long johns underneath, I pushed the pants to -30F. This was in Montana. The Mackinaw pants handle snow exceptionally. But the weave is sub-par that it doesn't insulate without heavy long johns.
I’ve discovered I’m not a huge fan of wool for pants in general. I think it’s a great pants material, but I’d rather wear G1000 pants with some long John bottoms. Just a personal taste kinda thing. It’s cool to hear from someone testing them outside my use case.
No idea. Fabric for fabric the Weatherwool is superior in every way. I’ve never used WW pants so I can’t say anything about how they fit or the pocket layout.
I have two pair of Filson Whipcord pants, bought in the '70's. They too are just a little under the stated size. Not nearly as heavy as the Mackinaw wool pants, but very tight weave and totally windproof. Wore them for years throughout a several months long hunting season as a packer and guide, still look like new. Never too hot or too cold. Too bad they don't still make them.
Agreed these are half a size smaller than the number size. These are very warm and i can only see wearing these practically in the snow or freezing weather
Yes. And to be honest, I think for the most part a good set of Woolpower 200 long John’s under your favorite pair of weather appropriate pants may make more sense.
My first time using these, I assumed the Mackinaw pants were a stand-alone piece for freezing weather. I couldn't have been more wrong. Went outside in 20-degree snowy weather. My thighs chafed. But with 400g long johns underneath, I pushed the pants to -30F. This was in Montana.
The Mackinaw pants handle snow exceptionally. But the weave is sub-par that it doesn't insulate without heavy long johns.
I’ve discovered I’m not a huge fan of wool for pants in general. I think it’s a great pants material, but I’d rather wear G1000 pants with some long John bottoms. Just a personal taste kinda thing. It’s cool to hear from someone testing them outside my use case.
compared to weatherwool pants??
No idea. Fabric for fabric the Weatherwool is superior in every way. I’ve never used WW pants so I can’t say anything about how they fit or the pocket layout.