Lean and mean, the Recon Stretch LT Pants are built to provide dependable weather protection for harsh winter conditions. Featuring 3 layers of dependable BD.dry technology with a lightweight ripstop fabric make for a best-in-class combo, these pants are a minimalist, but dependable workhorse in the mountains.
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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: 4.4375 / 5 from 16 reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","weight","fabric","pockets","color","pants","pouch","system","shell","expeditions","loop"].
"perfect for spring skiing! The side zips open up to vent. I stay dry. They are a good fit!"
"Got these for spring touring - they’re a fun bright color. Zippers vent for cooling on those sunny spring days. Comfortable. I wear a medium and these fit great."
"Ok, I love your pants. I wear them at work (SAR on glacier at elevation) and for play (BC skiing and climbing). If it’s not broke, why fix it?? You all got rid of the belt loops AND replaced the internal belt with a crappy, limited range clip system. Over the course of month long expeditions, not only do I lose weight, but the pants stretch out. It’s a little embarrassing to fly back to town with your pants around your ankles and now there’s no solution if the internal belt clip system can’t go small enough. Real bummed. I’m sure this was a “solution” to a belt being too bulky under a harness but this is not it. The belt loops you had before were super low profile and fit the best backcountry belts ever (Arcade). Anyway, excited to share some pics from Denali base camp next year with my pants falling off at the end of a month long stint. Ugh"
"It’s incredible how comfortable and stretchy they are for a ski pant, yet so far have been functioning perfectly. I get very warm when I tour, so this is just the thing I’ve been looking for. Love the big pockets and beacon pouch as well."
"I havent had much time to wear test these out, but I like the fit and function so far. I am 5'6", 125lbs, narrow hips and had to downsize to an XS so they weren't baggy in the bum and waist (I am typically a Small is everything). The fit is good (perfect length and mid width legs) and the side vents are great for temperature regulation. I can see how the fabric might not last too many seasons, but they are soft and move really well. I would recommend these for the price."
"Just got these, they fit true to size and are very comfortable. The fabric is quite thin so I'll review again when I have a season on them and know how durable they are"
"LOVE these pants. They look great and are great for the snow and I don't sweat. I want them in another color. Highly recommend."
"I've worn them about 5 days so far. 6-8 hours being out in inclement often wet weather. So far they are waterproof. They are really comfy, and They seem durable. Most people said they run large, and indeed they run really large! I usually wear mediums in everything, even when they run small or large, and with these pants I had to tie the belt webbing in a knot to shorten it, then put it into the slot to make them as small as possible. I wish they had belt loops so I could wear my own belt! I do really like the belt cinching system though. They are so baggy around my lower legs that it's kind of embarrassing. And they are so long that I step on the hem even in my ski boots (I'm 5'4"). Regular women's pants are usually a little long on me, but these are the longest regular women's pants I've ever encountered. Lastly, the beacon clip loop is on the wrong side of the pocket! When you turn your beacon so the screen faces your leg, as you should, the tether is on the right side of the beacon, but in the pocket the loop is on the left side. This might not seem like a big deal but I take my beacon in and out a dozen or more times a day while teaching Avalanche rescue, and it's actually incredibly annoying. Otherwise the beacon pocket is wonderful. Because they are so long and the pockets are so deep, anything I put in the other thigh pocket rides just above my knee, which is also quite annoying. Overall they are fine, I can't return them so I'll keep wearing them untill they are destroyed, but they certainly didn't live up to the hype."
"Very comfortable but had to exchange for a smaller size"
"I used to hate ski pants, they never fit right and fell down my hips. But these fit great and I love the lightweight stretchy fabric. I have worn them through 3 hard (50+day) seasons and they are holding up very nicely- they look almost new. Super stoked on these and highly suggest them! I think they fit true to size and are not baggy."
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 23.5 - 25 in 59.5 - 63.5 cm | 32.5 - 34 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm |
| XS | 25.5 - 27 in 65 - 68.5 cm | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm |
| S | 27.5 - 29 in 69.5 - 74 cm | 36.5 - 38 in 92.5 - 96.5 cm |
| M | 29.5 - 31.5 in 75 - 80 cm | 38.5 - 40.5 in 97.5 - 103 cm |
| L | 32 - 35 in 81 - 89 cm | 41 - 43.5 in 104 - 110.5 cm |
| XL | 35.5 - 39 in 90 - 99 cm | 44 - 47.5 in 111.5 - 120.5 cm |
| XXL | 39 - 42 in 99 - 107 cm | 48 - 51 in 122 - 129.5 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure from the crotch to the anklebone on the inside of the leg.
