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Best heavyweight base layer pants?
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Hi snowheads Very Happy
I regularly ski in -20C to -35C weather, and find my legs are getting a bit cold. Does anyone have any heavyweight baselayer pants recommendations for me? Google is just showing me other merino midweights.

I'm currently wearing:
Base: Helly Hansen women's LIFA merino midweight baselayer pants, https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/w-lifa-merino-midweight-pant-49380?color=290002
Outer: Sunice women's Rachel waterproof insulated stretch snowpants (rated for -30C, so I don't think they're the problem), https://suniceapparel.ca/collections/womens-performance-ski-apparel/products/wfv1859-womens-rachel-waterproof-insulated-stretch-pant-1

Thanks!!!
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Minus33 and Woolx do a 400 Expedition Weight Base Layer.

Patagonia Nano Air or Nano Puff Pants.

Helly Hanson Lifaloft Insulator Pants

Peak Performance Alun Hybrid

LÖFFLER 3/4 Pace Primaloft Next Pants
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Think about powerstretch fleece baselayer. Rab make a good version. I'm sure other manufacturers do them too. About €75 though can be more. Warm and not restricting.
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I had the same issue on a recent trip and have just got these... https://www.millet-mountain.com/power-tight-men-s-underwear-mountaineering-black-1.html
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Burton heavyweight are good. You can find them a lot cheaper than the RRP if you dont care much about the pattern
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Budget option:

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-freeride-skiing-under-shorts-grey/_/R-p-308755
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+1 for powerstretch as a warm base. Often used in Himalayas at -20 deg & below. Can also go, for ultimate warmth, to a Rab powerstretch bib version which avoids any cold spots around the waist/kidneys & adds a bit of core warmth. Also patagonia capair great , super comfy base with mix of merino & capilene.
I wouldn't call the primaloft/nanoair/nanopuff stuff a base layer, these are warm mid/action layers, great under a shell for the top, but under insulated ski trousers??
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gra wrote:

I wouldn't call the primaloft/nanoair/nanopuff stuff a base layer, these are warm mid/action layers, great under a shell for the top, but under insulated ski trousers??

You are correct - which is why I listed Expedition Weight Base Layers as well. I listed them in case the OP was using a Shell, or wanted more insulation than provided by their Ski Pants.
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