I've used several different pants over the last few years. I add long johns , if super cold, or a water resistant over pant often if really wet.
First Lite Wool pants - I've used them a lot and like them.
Kuhl Wool blend pants - no longer made, but really like them. I like them enough I picked up a second pair in fairbanks, and asked Kuhl if they were ever going to make them again (answer is no). A bit lighter weight than First Lite pants, I would consider them very durable as well . They are a wool / nylon blend.
First Lite soft shell - Ok with a pretty standard cut, I like the pocket config for hunting but not my fav soft shell overall.
Mountain Hardware soft shell - I forget the model, they have some Event panels built in (in the rear) and some reinforcements. Certainly an Alpine cut, mountaineering style pant, but the best performance of the soft shell pants.
