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Montbell Tec Down Pants offer reliable warmth and functionality in cold weather. They feature 800 Fill Power EX Down insulation, a water-repellent finish, and reinforced nylon at the seat and knees.
Montbell says:
Originally engineered for the demands of mountaineering but equally suited to cold weather backpacking and mountain town life. Use these for backcountry ski tours or jaunts above treeline. Full Length Side Zipper allows easy layering and access.
Our Verdict
The Montbell Tec Down Pants are a superb choice for those needing reliable warmth and functionality in cold weather, whether mountaineering or backpacking. Originally designed for the rigours of mountaineering, these pants feature 800 Fill Power EX Down insulation, providing an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. The 20-denier nylon ripstop outer with a water-repellent finish and reinforced 40-denier nylon taffeta at the seat and knees ensure durability and weather resistance. These pants are lightweight yet robust, making them suitable for backcountry ski tours and other high-intensity cold-weather activities.
A standout feature of the Tec Down Pants is the Full Length 2-Way Side Zipper, which facilitates easy layering and access even with boots on, enhancing convenience in the field. The sewn-through construction keeps the down insulation evenly distributed, while water-repellent zippers, a zipper fly with snap closure, and a drawstring for waist adjustment add to the practical design. The pants also come with two zippered waist pockets for secure storage and a stuff sack for compact packing. With a compressed size of 13×22 cm, these pants are easy to carry, making them an essential addition to any cold-weather gear arsenal.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)
Features
- Sewn Through Construction keeps down insulation in place while lightening the weight
- Full Length 2-Way Side Zipper allows for easy on and off with boots on
- Water Repellent Zipper helps keep water out
- Reinforced seat and knees
- Zipper fly with snap closure & drawstring for waist adjustment
- 2 zippered waist pockets
- Stuff sack included
Specifications
- Small weighs: 386g
- Medium weighs: 415g
- Large weighs: 429g
- XLarge weighs: 460g
- Compressed size: 13×22 cm / 4.9×8.6 in
Material & Construction
- Fill weight: 65g
- Insulation: 800 Fill Power EX Down
- Outer: 20-denier nylon ripstop (water repellent finish)
- Reinforcement: 40-denier nylon taffeta
At Montbell, we source down from both the European and Asian markets to satisfy a variety of characteristics (supply/availability, low cost, consistent quality, humane practices, etc.) and maintain our lofty standards. Every season we seek to balance the superior quality for which we are known and the lowest possible raw materials cost. We change down sourcing companies frequently to insure that our customers have access to superior products at the lowest price possible. In the course of these efforts, Montbell never purchases down from operations that practice “live-plucking” methods. We only utilize down plumes and feathers collected as a by-product of water fowl raised to meet the demands of the food industry.
We will continue to look for sources of down that maximize value to our customers and allow Montbell products to perform at the highest level.
