softshell pants

[mattyp]

does anyone know of a pair of softshell pants that are decent for riding and packable? just looking for something a little warm and water resistant for bikepacking in the pacific northwest. thanks.

[juanesunpescado]

http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-supercharger-pants.html

schoeller fabric. these are awesome. In the interest of full disclosure, I work for OR.

-tj

[Area54]

Outdoor Research 'Cirque' pants. Brilliant technical pant, used them as an outer layer in Alaska and Oregon during a longish trip in Jan/February this year.

Very happy with the stretch, breathability, durability of the fabric, tech features and all round riding comfort. I wore them all day and slept in them for 2 weeks. Grey colour hid the dirt and grime very well. Light insulation factor. Windstop softshell fabric. Tabs on the waist for braces/bib straps. DWR kept off light rain. Long ankle zip, gaiter hook to attach to boot.

Not real packable.

Rate them highly.

[Bndst]

I have a pair of softshells from SWRVE that I treated with Nikwax. They are relatively water resistant; they withstood a week of work in rain and snow at CX Worlds last year in KY. They are my go-to wet weather commute pants now in the Bay Area and serve the purpose well.