Patagonia Womens Lighweight Capilene Bottoms

Review Date
May 9, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jean(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Woodbury, MN

Summary:
I bought these pants and a top to replace some Hot Chili's I've been using for years. During the winter I live in this type of stuff. The lightweight is perfect for layering. Particularly I wear them for jogging under a pair of plain/old jogging pants. They help break the wind plus keep my legs from getting completely wet after I heat up. They wick well. My best experience with how well they wick away moisture is when I wear them under a pair of quilted winter riding pants. The quilted pants do the trick of keeping me toasty warm while the lightweights keep the yucky nylon material of the outer pants off my legs and wicks away all the moisture. My riding pants will often be completely damp on the inside when I take them off but I still feel nice and dry with the lightweights on.
I also thought the price was quite reasonable. The waist band was a treat after my hot chilis waistbane became stretched out and prevented me from ever wearing them alone because the crotch would end up at my knees! This material is also much softer then hot chilis.
At one time I was convinced my only saving grace for winter riding in Minnesota would be expedition weight long underwear but I've had the best luck with layering using lightweight long underwear. When it gets cold, I don't get much benefit from sleeping in them, though. On those nights I need polar fleece or some other thick leg wear to keep me warm.

Similar Products Used:
Hot Chilis