Firstly, these pants are some of the best outdoor pants I've ever worn. The first thing I noticed was the impeccable build quality. Very rare in this price range (I paid $120) and better than pants I've tried costing much more. They are super comfortable and relatively lightweight considering their durability and features. While I cannot attest to their outdoor weather abilities, I trust the Amazon reviews. I actually would have never known about them until Shug mentioned them on his YouTube channel. The problem is the fit. I'm a size 35-36 waist with about a 33" inseam. The large size was the perfect length but just too snug all around (particularly the waist, crotch and thighs) and the XL size is good around the waist (maybe a even smidgen on the large side) but about an inch or more too long at the length. The XL's will probably work with ski/board boots but may be too long on a standard hiking boot. I wish there was an in-between size but that's the nature of some technical pants. I am going to try and keep the XL's. There is probably zero chance of shrinking this blend in the wash either. Frustrated!