Review: Montbell Down Pants : Great Backpacking Gear

Winter backpacking is super fun; if you have the right gear. I sleep comfy in  a 0° bag from Therm-A-Rest (Altair) which keeps me warm while being lighter and packing smaller than most bags. That said you can get a -20°F bag but it will be a huge bag. Frankly it will take up more than it’s share of your pack.  What I have been doing is staying crazy warm in a pair of down pants from Montbell. They add an amazing amount of additional warmth in while keeping weight and space to a minimum. Plus if you have to jump out of your tent to answer the call of nature or take pics of a glowing tent at night you’ll stay warm.

They pack down so damn small.

If you are going winter camping hook yourself up with a pair of these Montbell Down Pants. I will not go backpacking in the winter without them.

Montbell says: https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=25044&p_id=2301216&gen_cd=1
he revolution continues. Montbell forever changed the landscape of the backcountry apparel world with the North American introduction of the UL Down Inner Jacket in 2004. Meticulous refinement over the last decade has led to our new Superior Down Series! This growing family of products deftly balances the characteristics that define reliable ultra-light apparel. Light in weight and highly compressible these garments travel well, but when needed are transformed into lofty down sweaters of surprising warmth. Prized by budget conscious backcountry enthusiasts around the world, the Superior Down Series is “what you need” when a versatile warm layer is critical, minimal weight is paramount, and space in your pack is at a premium.