The last of the 3.
Three times a charm.
Everything but heavy, coastal snow.
Upon opening that bag, I was greeted by another bag.A plastic bag.
Sources cite anywhere from 500-1,000 years for bio-degradation.
Also, I realize the difficulty of making systematic changes and what the consumer expects.
So this fact is not lost on me.
The fact that they are trying is commendable in itself.
The pants themselves immediately captured my attention with their departure from conventional ski pants norms.
The first thing I will mention is the “boxer briefs” bang out waistband.
Some more oddities included a shoe string Waistband and shoe strings to use as suspenders.
it’s possible for you to see the orange tabs above where the strings loop through.
I opted not to use these suspenders so I will refrain from commenting on them.
As for the shoestring waistband, I don’t think I ever tied it.
Regarding initial quality impressions, the fabric is starchy and thick.
it’s possible for you to tell it is partially made from water bottles.
It reminds me of how Picture Organic jackets feel.
The stitching is clean and the zippers work well but the zipper tabs feel kind of cheap.
The velcro works well and so do the buttons for the pockets.
So, I’d sum it up as: Good quality for the price.
Fit
The fit of these pants is quite nice.
I like a nice fitting pair of pants with some bagginess but not a lot.
Near the boot, they taper back in and have an elastic cuff.
On Snow Performance
One thing I really like about these pants is their versatility.
It’s probably important to note that I’m a little weird about my legs and temperature.
The last time I felt this was during a day skiing in Finland where it was -11f/-24c.
Durability
Regarding durability, I would say the Planks faired well.
No notable issues and they’re running strong.
Except for one thing: the non-reinforced inner ankle area.
As I expected, the ski edges would occasionally hit and cause tiny rips.
There were less rips than I expected to boot.
I would highly suggest these pants to someone who wants a quality pair of pants on a budget.
If it helps your decision, I have made these my go-to ski pants now.
If you have any questions regarding these pants, feel free to ask below or send me a message.
