As a gear reviewer you might imagine I have a lot of options when choosing pants for a backcountry tour and you'd be right. Grabbing the same pants each time for a full season of touring is a testament to the Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Pants.<br /><br />Since my first trip earlier this season I haven't opted for any other pants. They fit just right: slim but not tight and loose enough to move and flex when I need to do something rad.<br /><br />You'll find pockets where you need them and they all act like vents with mesh linings. It'd be tough to overheat while wearing these.<br /><br />Outdoor Research has eschewed garage doors for most of the zippers, thus saving more weight. You'll think about writing them a thank you letter on the way up the hill.<br /><br />I like the integrated beacon pocket on your right thigh. It holds the beacon secure in mesh and keeps it close to your inner thigh. In case of a fall you'll have a lower risk of damaging the beacon.<br /><br />OR did a great job in the Trailbreaker Pants and at a very nice price point too. I'll be using these for many more seasons.<br /><br />Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Pants<br /><br />Links<br /><br />Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Pants: http://goo.gl/x3a8TE<br /><br />More gear reviews: http://goo.gl/0x4zz
