Best Pants for Cold Weather | By Sherry Trautman | Traveling Michigan
The pants you wear on an adventure or trip, especially in Michigan, can make a big difference whether you enjoy your experience. Especially when it comes to outside activities in the cold, windy weather.
I like having a couple options for warm pants, usually fleece-lined, so a potentially miserable time outside can turn into a fun adventure.
Some outdoor activities like ice fishing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding and sledding benefit from weatherproof pants. In this write-up, we put together some of our favorite fleece-lined, warm, waterproof pants for women to help you find a pair that’s perfect for your adventures and time outside.
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Details |
Windproof, warm, abrasion resistant, no pilling and comfy. |
Windproof, warm, comfy. |
Windproof, warm, comfy. |
Materials |
92% polyester and 8% spandex |
97% Nylon 3% Spandex |
n/a |
Fleece Lining? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Waterproof? |
yes |
yes |
resistant |
Pros/Cons |
Lots of zippers. Form fitting, tighter in the thigh area |
Zippers. Sits high on waist |
Comfortable, plenty of stretch. Not water proof |
Assessment |
Can wear snowboarding, skiing, hiking. Can wear additional leggings underneath
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Awesome color choices, stylish. Ski, snow, hiking |
Great for camping, hiking, skiing. Not biking in a rain storm |
What Size Should I Get? |
Size Estimates: 5'5" 130 lbs-Medium 5'5" 170 lbs-Large |
Fits snug. May want to size up if you want layers or looser fit. Size Estimates: 5'3" 120 pounds-Size 26 (snug) 5’0, 128 lbs - Size 27 (snug) x 30 5'8" and 130 lbs -Size 28 (snug) x 32 |
Size Estimates: 5'3" 148 pounds 32/30 if want room to move/layer 5’6, 160 pounds, generally a size 10 in pants. Size 32/30 M/32 inseam, dark gray and they fit perfectly. I'm 5'7" at 135 lbs. |
I have personally worn Cuddl Duds my entire life. I probably have 10 pairs so I highly recommend them. I wear them under jeans, cords, ski pants, sweatpants. The difference in warmth is amazing.
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Material |
93% Modal, 7% Spandex |
92% Microfiber & 8% Spandex |
95% Polyester/5% Spandex |
Uses/Info |
These are fantastic under jeans, sweats,ski pants. Not bulky, machine washable |
Moisture wicking, smooth. Perfect under clothing for outdoor activities or lounging at home. |
Order you regular size if you prefer tighter and warmer thermal under clothes. Order one size up to wear as base layer or sleepwear. Lightly fleece lined. |
We hope you visit Michigan this winter as we have lots of outdoor and indoor things to do for the whole family. Cheers! Sherry