I have a whole closet full of synthetic pants, some Gore-tex lined some not. They work fine in cooler weather but, I now use all wool. FirstLite Kanabs for cool weather and either Cabela's 4 pocket or Big Bill's (Codet) 6 pocket wool pants when it gets really cold. They are warm when sitting and glassing and help to regulate your body temps when you are stalking and climbing.

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