Based in Poland, Pajak makes a nice looking down pant they call Ghost Pants. Ghost pants feature a flexible waist adjustment, full-length zippers, and a reinforced bottom. The pants are made of “AIRTASTIC SLF15 DWR” with RDS 750 FP Polish White Goose Down. Mountain Hardwear has another pair of relatively ultralight down pants in their catalog. The Stretchdown Pants have most of the features as their Ghost Whisperer—save the ankle zips—but have a 88% nylon/12% elastane shell to allow better movement, and are stuffed with a 700-fill-power RDS down. The fit is a lot more casual looking than most other down pants despite the fact this is about as high-performance as down pants get and the brand even offers these pants in a sharp color selection so you can choose the aesthetic that suits you best. Down pants are a technical piece of gear and far from a fashion statement, but it doesn’t hurt that the Ghost Whisperers have a pretty sharp look to them!

The overall fit is not particularly streamlined like many of the other options listed here, so these pants are best worn as an outer layer, rather than as a base or mid-layer. Mountain Hardwear has built this option with full-lengthleg zippers for easy layering and ventilation, as well as reinforcement around the seat and knees for extra durability in abrasion-prone areas. They’ve engineered these pants to hit all the bases when it comes to keeping effectively warm, as well as properly ventilated once your core heat rises. Aside from the ability to choose your own colors and add a zipper, the best selling point is the customizable fill. You can add baffles to reduce migration (i.e., avoid cold spots) and select from anything between 2.5 and 8 ounces of down. Spring for baffles and a max fill, and you'll stay toasty in temperatures down to 20 below zero degrees. We even found the mid-level 3.5 too warm for casual hanging indoors. On the flip side, you could easily get away with skipping a base layer. Synthetic down might be a touch heavier and less compressible than natural down, and may not hold its loft quite as long, but it's far more water-resistant than even DWR treated natural down and furthermore will still insulate you when wet. Synthetic fleece is a solid insulator and stands up to the cold fairly well, but doesn't breath all that great. Cotton fleece breathes better but does not offer the same level of warmth.While the leg zippers allow for easy and controlled venting, elastic ankle cuffs with adjustable Velcro closure effectively eliminates drafts – so you have the best of both worlds when it comes to temperature control. A waterproof outer hem furthermore resists moisture, so these won’t wet out as easily as much of the competition.

Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store. While the pants are quite minimalist, the 750 fill goose down insulation is no joke – these will absolutely keep you warm enough in virtually any context you’d want down pants. The shell is furthermore built from abrasion and weather-resistant 20D 400T nylon, so although Naturehike has built these pants to be bare-bones, they have not cut any corners on integrity nor expected lifespan. These pants are built tough to endure the wetness, wind, and potential abrasion risks of an all-out hunting expedition. A reinforced seat offers added strength against environmental snags, pokes, and scrapes while an ergonomic fit and velcro waist clasps ensure unrestricted mobility. If you’re seeking a pair of toasty down pants that can keep up on your most intense wilderness excursions while maintaining their integrity, this is a great go-to. Every bit of the material used to make the Atmosphere Pant is sustainable, from the RDS-certified down (which ensures that the feathers and down come from animals treated with exceptionally high standards) to the PVC-free water-resistant coating. The Atmosphere Pant has synthetic, more durable insulation in areas likely to be compressed (like knees and the seat), so you don't need to worry about cold spots after heavy use. The Enlightened Equipment Torrid Pants are made with a 2oz/yd² continuous filament CLIMASHIELD APEX synthetic insulation and 10d nylon fabric with a DWR finish. They’re available in men’s and women’s versions in sizes XS-3XL. Weight varies by size and there are custom options available.Every family is different, and when and where you have these conversations may depend on your child's age, or how grown up they are - it's all about whatever feels natural for you and them. All in all, Mountain Hardwear has engineered a pair of down pants worth buying for serious outdoorsmen and women seeking serious performance apparel for the most difficult of environmental conditions. No doubt an excellent value buy despite the high price tag. All things considered, this pair of down pants are perfect for those on the market for a truly high-performance layer for remaining toasty and highly mobile on more intense outdoor pursuits. Those simply looking for some added warmth this cold season will likely not require the technical features and top-tier insulation of these pants, but those seeking the best of the best will no doubt find a friend with the Kelvin Lites!