Light Down Pants

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Exceptional warmth without the weight – Montbell’s Light Down Pants are designed for adventurers who count every gram.

Montbell says: 

Sometimes you have to look back to move forward. These new EX Down Pants are our updated take on our original down pant offered in 2004. We have slimmed the cut slightly and added simple elastic binding at the ankle to improve thermal performance, while eliminating any extras to preserve our commitment to optimal warmth to weight ratio. A lighter, more compressible fabric and the removal of hand pockets allow us to bring a 200 gram down pant to the “beyond ultra-light” crowd. Perfect for lounging around camp or when worn at night to boost the warmth of your sleep system. This is a western fit model and differs from Japanese sizes. Be sure to check the size chart before purchasing.

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)

Our Verdict

Montbell’s Light Down Pants offer minimalist warmth at an impressively low weight, designed for ultralight backpackers and cold-weather wild campers. With a fill power of 800 EX Down and a total weight of only 197 grams (medium), these trousers are ideal for boosting warmth during chilly nights at camp or enhancing the comfort of your sleep system. The slimmed-down cut and simple elastic ankle binding maximise thermal efficiency. At the same time, removing pockets and other extras keeps the focus on maintaining an optimal warmth-to-weight ratio.

Constructed from durable 10-denier Ballistic Airlight® ripstop nylon, these pants pack down into the included stuff sack, making them an easy addition to any cold-weather kit. The elasticated waist with drawcord ensures a comfortable, adjustable fit, though some may find the lack of a fly opening slightly limiting for convenience.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Sewn Through Construction keeps down insulation in place while lightening the weight
• Elastic waist with draw cord
• No fly opening
• Stuff sack included

Specifications

• Small weighs: 181g
• Medium weighs: 197g
• Large weighs: 212g
• XLarge weighs: 226g
• Compressed Size: 12 x 19 cm

Material & Construction

• Material: 10-denier Ballistic Airlight® ripstop nylon
• Insulation: 800 Fill Power EX Down
• Fill weight: 85g

Help & advice:

• About Montbell
• What is Fabric Denier?
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• Responsible Down Standard