Description of The North Face Monte Cargo Pant - Men's:
The North Face Men's Monte Cargo Pant gives hard-charging freeriders waterproof breathable protection and a baggy fit at an easy-to-stomach price. The North Face sealed all the seams of the tough-as-nails two-layer HyVent material to block wetness while you snorkel through the deeps. On really deep days (and we wish you many) snap the Monte Cargo Pant into the Pant-a-lock tabs on your The North Face jacket for seamless storm protection. The North Face's Chimney Venting System and StretchVent gaiters help circulate air on warm spring days, and plenty of pockets give you space for your mountain essentials.
Bottom Line: You don't need to pay an arm and leg to get waterproof breathable protection and multi-season durability.
I sent these back because they were a little baggy for my taste. However, the lining is very comfortable, and the pants offer a lot of freedom to move. The front pockets aren't so hot. I replaced with the North Face Liberation Pant. They were Gore-Tex and similarly priced.
I picked up these pants on sale in March and I thought I would just stow them away for ski season next year. I ended up climbing my first Colorado 14er in these pants in early April. They were super comfortable, fit great, and the venting zippers worked tremendously well. Temperature ranged from 35 at base to near white out 15 degrees at 14,300 feet - never felt too hot or cold. I would definitely recommend. I am 5'10.5" 32 waist - medium size fit like a glove.
I've had these pants in all conditions in just a few weeks time, they rock. Warm, dry and breath very well. I've hiked on 40+ degree days, skied thigh deep pow, and been in 10 degrees with the wind ripping. They handle it all. The only layering I do on the really cold days is CWX insulated tights. They have just the right amount of baggieness to look good. The only down fall is the top pockets are wortless. Bad positioning and small they work well as a pass pocket if your at a resort with the RF tecknowledgy. But the cargos make up for any pocket space you may need. Overall very happy with them.
