Hi all,
I've managed to get my weight down for the warmer season, and I'm planning to do the long trail at the end of the summer. I have a pair of rain pants that work great in the snow and when kayaking, but I don't want to carry them when they'll be worn so rarely in the summer. I have a pair of synthetic leggings that traps a lot of warmth even when wet, so I want a pair of lightweight pants, preferably wind pants, to complement them. Does anyone have a favorite lightweight pair of pants? Hopefully something under 4 or 5 ounces. If I find I desperately need a rain skirt, I'll probably rig up my tyvek groundsheet to double task.
I've heard scattered positive reviews of the Patagonia Houdini and the Montbell Tachyon, but it's hard to find a comparison rundown for them given the specific nature of the pants, and the fact that few people own multiple different types of them.
(I hope this is the right subform for this request- if not please point me to it!)