3/4 base layer pants

[Andy Mink]

I'm on the search for a pair or two of 3/4 length base layer pants. I don't like hiking my current base layers up as they are tight around the calves and I don't like them down in my boots. Any suggestions that won't break the bank? I've seen a few but the cost leaves me cold. Before I even get their warmth!

 

[Jersey Skier]

I have several pair Icebreaker Merino 3/4's in various weights that are great. If you can wait till the end of the season there are usually sales. Or scissors and some cheap base layers.

 

[Andy Mink]

I have several pair Icebreaker Merino 3/4's in various weights that are great. If you can wait till the end of the season there are usually sales. Or scissors and some cheap base layers.

I'll check in to those. I thought about scissors but the base I have are nice for other things. Hate to cut up good stuff!

 

[Muleski]

I'd second Icebreaker, and add Smartwool. Both make them in merino, in various weights.

Pretty much all I wear. They hold up very well. Not cheap, but worth it, IMO.

 

[BC.]

If u want 3/4 compression... take a look at CW-X Insulator Stabilyx. Have had a pair the past few seasons.... satisfied customer.

Have Icebreaker and Smartwool products as well. They are also great choices.

 

[MWL]

I picked up a few pairs of the CW-X Insulator Stabilyx from Backcountry.com recently - looks like they're still on sale there for 20% off.

 

[Jilly]

Scissors. But then I don't buy really good stuff. Columbia and a Canadian polar fleece brand. (mark's work wearhouse)

 

[Wade]

I picked up a few pairs of the CW-X Insulator Stabilyx from Backcountry.com recently - looks like they're still on sale there for 20% off.

I’ve been wearing two pairs of these for 5 seasons. Well made, the compression is still the same as when they were new, and they’re barely showing any wear.

The initial purchase price is not cheap, but for me, they’ve been tremendous value for money.

 

[Blue Streak]

Terramar Climasense 2.0 TR Base layers are dirt cheap. I have three-quarter length in both Terramar and Patagonia, and I confess that I like the Terramar better at less than half the price.

 

[oswaldr2]

I own a 250g Smartwool 3/4 pant. Also bought but returned the Minus 33 3/4, similar quality just didn't fit me personally as well.

You can buy the Minuss 33 3/4 on Backcountry right now for $60 plus an extra 20% off full price item. Smartwool is more expensive at $90 full price plus the same discount.

https://www.backcountry.com/minus-3..._yG88sZzTT44fUi_8n9MKx5OeQSbwcsxoCgsoQAvD_BwE

https://www.backcountry.com/smartwool-midweight-boot-top-bottom-mens?s=a

 

[Xela]

The non-Insulator CW-X 3/4 tights are good, too. Sometimes Tahoe isn't all that cold.

 

[David Chaus]

Ibex Whoolies 2. Best base layer I’ve ever had.

 

[MWL]

I’ve been wearing two pairs of these for 5 seasons. Well made, the compression is still the same as when they were new, and they’re barely showing any wear.

The initial purchase price is not cheap, but for me, they’ve been tremendous value for money.

Good to hear - I haven't used mine for skiing yet. Combining with Smartwool compression ski socks I just picked up too. Need as much compression as possible since dealing with edema from 2x tibial plateau fractures, torn calf, and a metal plate to hold it all together from Feb 2016. Hoping this combination will do the trick - so far so good when trying a dry run during inside training.

 

[NESkiBum]

Helly Hansen makes a great 3/4 pant. I've been skiing in them the past few years and is my go to. I also have the Icebreaker 3/4 and like as well but prefer the Helly.

 

[Michael V]

+1 for IceBreaker

 

[oswaldr2]

I'll check in to those. I thought about scissors but the base I have are nice for other things. Hate to cut up good stuff!

You could potentially have a local dry cleaner with a tailor hem a pair into 3/4 if you have an excess of full length. Only issue is that the cuff won't have elastic like normal long underwear. Not a huge deal if you tuck into your sock. They just need to be long enough to do so.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

I just use scissors on whatever I like. It would be nice to see more options in 3/4, but a ragged sawed off bottom doesn't seem to hurt anything.

 

[Crank]

I fold the bottoms up above my boot tops.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Check these bad boys out! https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/storm-insulation-3-4-pant-full-65573

 

[DonC]

+1 for the Cw-X stabilyx Insulator. Depending on your size you can find them for a pretty good price on Amazon at times. If you don't want the compression, then I would endorse the terramar stuff which is often as good as gear with higher brand recognition.