Designed for big days in the backcountry, the Dawn Patrol Hybrid Pants combine our protective BD.dry™ laminated waterproof breathable solution with an air permeable softshell fabric in key placements, providing the best of both worlds for an ultra-versatile touring pant.
Waterproof. Breathability. Durability. Stretch. BD.dry™ 3L face fabrics are treated with a DWR solution without intentionally added PFAS and these fabrics have a hydrophilic membrane that allows water vapor to transfer through, making them waterproof, yet breathable. Applied to the backside of this fabric is a third layer, jersey backer, that feels comfortable next to the skin and allows moisture to turn to vapor before passing through the hydrophilic membrane. BD.dry 3L Waterproof rating: 20,000 mm Breathability rating:20,000 g/m2/24hr
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Overall rating: 4.285714 / 5 from 35 reviews.
The Women's Dawn Patrol Hybrid Pants offer a blend of uphill performance and downhill security, featuring waterproof/breathable areas and breathable softshell fabric. Customers appreciate the well-placed pockets and the pants' snow safety capabilities, though opinions on the fit and fabric quality vary.
Review topics: ["fit","fabric","looks","pockets","design","movement","stretch","pants","legs","ventilation","phone","patch","placements"].
"Love the front pockets, stretch fabric is really nice, gaiters are perfect witdh for ski boots. Side zip are easy to slide with one hand. Instep patches are very large to protect the bottom of the pants. They are really very comfortable even when I add my insulated shorts. My friends want them too!!"
"I would almost agree with so so many of these reviews. They are comfortable, stretchy, beacon pocket is great, and the leg is wide enough to fit over ski boots. I bought a pair in 2022, and have an update after 2. 5 years of wear - they simply fall apart. I have re-stitched all of the seams on my sewing machine (especially the ones around the crotch gusset which I've resewed twice). The zipper on the boot cuff stopped working after season 1, so I just sewed that shut too. I have a size XS, and the baggy legs (while comfy and fit over boots) just get ripped to shreds by crampons. The reinforced patch at the bottom needs to be 6" taller. So there you go - they're comfy, have lots of great features, and fit great. But they are made for 1-2 seasons TOPS. So, if you have the dough to shell out $300 every year, great, highly recommend these pants. If you need something a little more burly, IDK, look for another brand. FYI, I'm not some pro athlete who has worn through these, I'm just a 40 year old lady with a day job. Weekend warrior at the most."
"It seems like they thought of everything in this pant. The built in waist belt, the protective phone or beacon pocket, venting zips. Lightweight yet durable. I have only been out on one tour, but love them so far."
"I bought these in Carbon and was really excited because they’re light, move well and are well thought out in function. I’m a 30 in waist/40 in hips and the large is nice and roomy but I cinch the waist quite a bit, maybe could have gone medium. Unfortunately the lightweight fabric on the pockets and thighs started piling within a few uses and after a couple weeks of daily use and now they look like a pair of cheap sweats. It’s not a place where my backpack rubs so there’s not a ton of friction, not sure how it’s even happened. My husband has had the men’s version of these for over a year in black and doesn’t have any piling. Slightly disappointing."
"These are excellent ski pants for a day on the slopes or a long tour day - comfortable, breathable - I'll be using these daily."
"I ordered these but had to return them due to sizing issues. I hadn’t used them but they were lightweight and what I’m looking for in a backcountry ski pant -breathable but some gortex in the places that matter. But they are very long. I’m 5’2” and cannot find a a good backcountry pant made for shorter women. These were a good 4-5 inches too long."
"I love the beacon pocket, they are lightweight and don't restrict my movement."
"Have only worn them twice but so far I like these pants. I love that the thigh pockets are gusseted to open *out* to give room for electronics and other bulky items. I like that the waist sits right on top of my hip bones so the pants actually stay up and don't gap. My one complaint would be that the pants still fit pretty snug around the thigh and butt (my measurements are right in the middle of the suggested range for the size too). Form fitting isn't needed in this item and more room for movement and layering would be appreciated."
"I’ve had these for 2 seasons and I love them. So stretchy, comfortable, they look good. I use them everyday for work up north. I wish you guys would make bibs with like this pants!!! Also having suspenders included would be great, haven’t found them on the website to purchase separately"
"Can't wait to wear these on a tour! I need to size up. Normally wear small and it would be so snug with anything underneath."
