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DOUBLE DIAMOND SPORTSWEAR FLEECE TIGHTS
TESTER INFORMATION
I have been backpacking for five years mostly on long weekends in Southern California with one or two 5-day trips per year in the Sierras. My total daypack weight is usually 15 lb (7 kg) and my total backpack weight is usually 28-30 lb (13-14 kg). I am a tent camper and have experienced all night rain, heavy winds, camping in snow once, but mostly fair weather. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Double Diamond Sportswear FIELD USE
I have worn both the women's and men's models, but I currently wear the men's model because they fit me better. The men's inseam is longer and the waistband is a little larger. The fit is much tighter on the women's version. I have worn my fleece tights as pajamas on every backpacking trip for the last three years, which I estimate to be at least 25 trips or more. The temperatures are usually 30 to 40 F (4 to -1 C). Depending on the temperatures, I wear them alone or over bottom thermal underwear. They are comfortable in both configurations, but obviously a little tighter when worn over thermals. All of the seams are flatlock stitched. The side seams only run along the inside of the legs. The bottom hem is flatlock stitched without being folded over so they don't create bulk under my fleece socks. The waistband is 1.74 inches (4 cm) wide and allows me to tuck in my thermal top for extra warmth. The wide waistband does not bind or restrict my movement. The material is just as soft on the inside as it is on the outside. SUMMARY
I have really enjoyed wearing my fleece tights as backpacking pajamas. They are the best way I have found to stay warm and comfortable while sleeping, preparing meals in camp, and for an evening enjoying the stars. I have talked about them so much that my friends are starting to wear them. These tights will continue to be a mandatory piece of sleeping gear during all of my future backpacking trips. Read more reviews of Double Diamond Sportswear gear Read more gear reviews by Frances Penn Reviews > Clothing > Pants and Shorts > Double Diamond Sportswear Fleece Tights > Owner Review by Frances Penn |