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Legs like to be warm, too. Give yours the luxury of 800-fill-power down with the women's Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer down pants. They layer easily and are compressible for compact storage.
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View all Mountain Hardwear Women's Hiking PantsBest Use | Hiking |
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Fabric | Whisperer 15-denier ripstop: 100% nylon |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Down |
Insulation | 800-fill-power RDS-certified down (90% goose down/10% goose feather) |
Pants Rise | Mid |
Pant Fit | Standard |
Pant Leg Style | Straight |
Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Lining Fabric | Whisperer 15-denier ripstop: 100% nylon |
Weight | 9 ounces |
Sustainability | Down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) |
XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | |
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Numerical Size | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | 24 - 26 |
Chest | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38.5-40 | 41.5 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 - 53 |
Sleeve Length | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 34 | 32 | 32.75 | 33.5 |
Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-33 | 34.5 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 |
Hip | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 40-41.5 | 43-44.5 | 45 - 47 | 49 - 51 | 53 - 55 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
SHORT: 30 inch inseam.
REGULAR: 32 inch inseam.
LONG: 34 inch inseam.
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I have a lot of lightweight down, and I've had one of my sweater jackets for a decade. I'm not new to down products for outdoor use. These pants are warm and comfortable, and I loved them the first time I wore them to do some easy skiing on a particularly frigid day. I was thrilled I'd bought them. The second time I wore them, I went for a walk, it was icy, and I fell. None of my other clothes were bothered by it. I hit the ground with my palms, and my gloves don't have a scratch. These pants are ruined. They are so delicate that holes burst clean through both layers at the knee and the down began pouring out. With this kind of fragility, you can't actually expect to do anything outdoors in these pants and have them last for any length of time. Truly, I was shocked at how slight an impact made such a huge mess in an instant. Totally worthless.
I got these for work since I have an outside job all winter. I wasn’t sure if I really needed them since I figured core heat was more important but they are so warm they had me sweating! I work in 0° - 35° and often in the snow/wind. These are a lifesaver!!! Also I am 5’ 10 with a 32” inseam and usually get size small. I went with the size small, long version. They are a tiny bit baggier than I thought they’d be but they have good mobility.
I walk quite abit in the Colorado Rocky Mountains climate & have tried all fleece lined bottoms, layered & uncomfortable & even walk in my ski pants , but with these Ghost Whisper pants, I don't even wear a base layer, these are the warmest pants I've tried & they are wind proof,Wow!! Great technology!! I absolutely LOVE THESE PANTS & even ordered a second pair for me & a pair for my daughter who walks her dog in the cold weather!
Bought Ghost Whisper pants and Stretchdown pants in size Medium. Im a Regular 5'5 130 built a solid size 6. The Ghost Whisper ran bigger then the StretchDown. I would say an all around 1/2 inch on both sides and length Stretchdown was still big for my size 6 frame but was worried the small would be too tight. Little bigger in the backside. Verdict-I chose the StretchDown Pants that are a little big on me.
These pants are very generous in the waist. Although they have a drawstring, I am a size 27 waist and they feel and look huge on me. They are not something o feel comfortable wearing as they are long and large in the waist. They seem to fit well in the length (I’m 5’6) and approximate to wear under ski shells, etc. I also discovered They feel similar to wearing a sleeping bag, which is overall a strange feeling!
These pants are great! They are so warm and comfortable. The color Moon Moss is so good! I have them in black from a prior season and the only reason I gave 4/5 is that the crotch is a little baggier than my older pair. But I love them. I run warm and I cant' really wear these above 35 degrees because they are truly excellent insulation! I think they run slightly large, but they are good for layering.
These are super light weight down pants and warm!! Next week, I'll be taking them to wear in the teahouses at the higher elevations while trekking to Everest Base Camp. I love them. I'm 5'7 so I bought the "long" style to make sure they covered my ankles and a medium (I usually wear small) so they can be slipped on over merino wool leggings and hiking pants, if necessary.
Great puffy pants and very warm. I own the Compressor pants which I love but they’re a bit too big to wear skiing. I wear these Ghost Whisperer pants as my base layer when skiing in cold temps. The fit is a bit weird - kind of wide in hips and thighs and tight in calves but I appreciate the zips on the legs. I also wear them out to walk the dog and they’re very comfortable.
Lightweight, warm, comfortable, super well made of quality materials. I’ve worn my 1st pair daily, all cold season for 3 years, under jeans to keep them clean. I wear them camping or to outdoor gatherings where other folks are cold and I’m fine. Got another pair when they came on sale because I don’t want to ever be without them.
These are literally one of the most important pieces of clothing in my winter wardrobe. I have been cold and dreaded winter my whole life…and then I received a pair of these pants for my birthday, and everything changed. Literally have changed my winter life! So warm and light! Worth every penny.