Overall: You are paying more for the integrated compression pants than superior waterproofing but this could work if you don’t see a lot of wet weather when riding. It’s good for those that just see dryer snow and not a lot of wet weather.īreathability:10k breathability isn’t much but it breathes. The outer shell features a smart infiDRY®. Waterproofing: Not bad but with some 686 pants their 15k feels more like 10k. The 686 Smarty 3-In-1 Cargo pant features a fully removable inner pant layer made from a soft, warm fleece. This liner is It’s much more of an athletic liner for those that run or play football or sports like that but it translates well to the snowboard world. The combo pant isn’t their most warm but its best for those that want the simplicity of not having to do extra shopping for thermal 1st layers. 686 SMARTY 3-in-1 Yoga Cargo Pants - Womens (2) 109.83 219.95 On Explorer Pants - Mens (0) 190.00 Saxx Daytripper Boxer Briefs - Mens - Package of 2 (6) 21.83 44. Insulation/Warmth: It’s not super warm like other smarties with their sweat pant thick liners. It’s normal in the sense that it has an articulated fitted look but still has room inside.Ĭonstruction: Pretty good construction here and every pant I’ve owned from 686 has held up pretty well for an 80+ day season. I haven’t come close to racking my balls climbing stairs with their expedition fit. Their smarty stuff is generally not that slim so it fits guys with thighs like mine. Turn Off’s: M Pants that I can’t get up over my thighs, traffic, and people who can’t park inside the lines.įit: I’ve always liked the fit of 686 clothing. Turn On’s: Size M pants that fit well around my thighs, Riding with Friends, Open Roads, new gear and especially my wife. The 686 Smarty Lowrise Pants are rated as infiDRY 15TM pants with a waterproof rating of 15,000mm which basically means that these pants will form an impenetrable fortress to keep you dry and comfortable all day long enhanced further by fully taped seams, a 100 poly brushed tricot microfleece removable liner, a lining composed of 100 Nylon Taffeta, 100 poly peached tricot, 100 poly. No one is perfect and we do make money from the “Where To Buy” links below, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. The Smarty Compression Cargo Pant is unique to the Smarty line because it comes with a thin liner.Įthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. About The Good Ride Snowboard Outerwear Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Boot Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Binding Reviews.

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