This is a great piece as long as you don't try to make it do something it can't. While it is windproof it is water resistant. The seat and knees are water proof (good for sitting/kneeling in snow), but the rest will eventually let water in. That being said I love them for xc/bc skiing, they breath a hundred times better than my gore-tex pants. They are perfect for any winter/snow activities, while they seem light they have proved durable through many, many (too many!) falls while sking. Not sure I'd drag them over sharp rocks, but I haven't need to yet. Again, great piece for what I use it for (I'd definatly go for bibs since it is really a snow only piece).

Similar Products Used:

TNF Mtn Light pants
Campmor Gore-tex pants