Reviews & Ratings for Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Pants - Mens — 3 reviews — Page 1

The Trailbreaker pants fit as advertised, and have all of the features that you should want in for your BC adventures. I like the way they feel and the freedom of movement that they deliver. Pockets in the right places, easy use of vents for skinning. Suspenders to keep them from working their way downward. I liked the first pair so much, I ordered a second. OR makes good stuff, and the price is attractive too.

I haven't skied in these, so this review mostly addresses the fit.

I'm 5'9", 145#. I wear 30" waist jeans. I'm a cyclist, so my legs may be a bit bigger than normal, but they are not noticeably large.

The small was quite tight in the thighs & butt. I could wear them but the pockets were useless & there was definitely no extra space. The waist was ok.

Now I have the mediums, and the thighs/butt are perfect. There is enough room for the pockets to have things in them without stretching the pants, and my thighs feel unrestricted. The waist, of course, is too big, but the velcro adjusters take care of that.

The suspenders on these are super-adjustable with long strips of velcro, but they sure are bulky. I would prefer much more svelte suspenders, and may end up re-sewing my own.

Overall I think these will make a great replacement for my much loved Patagonia Dimension pants from years ago.

I saw this product on a hiker I met while climbing a mountain. They looked great, and I really liked the zippered thigh option to vent moisture away from the body while climbing. Later I 'bit the bullet' and bought a pair. Glad I did...a great addition to my Winter climbing gear ..the built in gaiters are awesome too