I also purchased these pants for my son and he loves how they fit. I relied on the size charts and they were right on. I would definitely rely on the size charts for future purchases.

These pants are very well made. They kept me dry in the rain, were perfect for glissading and also served as a good layer against wind and cold in a Rainier summit whiteout. The M is a perfect fit for me (I am 33W/32L). I am also grateful for the extra doublepadding around the ankle area - although I ripped them with my crampons, it made repair much easier without compromising the inner liner. I highly recommend them.

I've made 4 extended trips in these pants and they are bomber! From dumping rain to wet snow conditions these pants are 100% dry and still breathable. I have a 31 inch waist and ordered the medium to go over my layers and have been happy with the fit. They are a tad big but I'm sure the small wouldn't have fit well over a base and loft layer combined. The high side zips are nice for getting on/off and pulling over boots. I've worn mine for over 3 weeks straight and have yet to find any wear. Most of all, I love the quiet material these are made out of. Outstanding purchase.

I bought these for a wide range of activities from climbing in the cascades to shoveling snow at home. They are very well built and have performed well so far. The only problem I've had so far is that I took them to the slopes for some downhill skiing (which I don't do much of) and they don't fit well over the huge ski boots I rented. Since that's not what I bought them for, I'm not disappointed.

I purchased this product for a recent Rainier climb, and it performed great. I loved the side zips, which made getting them off and on with my boots still on, quite easy. It didn't end up raining on the trip, but we glissaded down about 4000 feet of the mountain, and I had these on the entire time, and there isn't even a scratch on them! They feel durable, and I look forward to wearing them in a down-pour. I have no complaints about the item.