**Size chart is in product photos. You must CLICK it open to see all of it. Sometimes you have to deselect color choice to see all of the product photos. If you have questions, reach out, I will help**
 
These ultralight Polartec Alpha Direct pants can do just about anything. Camp Pants? CHECK. Joggers? CHECK. Base layer? CHECK. Loungewear? CHECK. Hiking pants? CHECK. Pajamas? Why not? Crazy cozy, breathable, ultralight, hydrophobic and compressible. Available in THREE fabric weights: The 60 gsm for the minimalist and hardcore gram counter, the 90 gsm for more warmth and less sheerness, and the 120 gsm for cold conditions. All thicknesses feature a spandex waist band with elastic drawstring, two oversized front pockets, a crotch gusset for better range of motion, and spandex ankle cuffs. 
 
There are other Alpha Direct pants out there, but they are typically just two tubes of fabric with an elastic waist band. No drawstring, no comfy spandex waist and ankle cuffs, and certainly no pockets. My Alpha Direct pants are actual livable garments that work as well off the trail as on it, while still hitting some eye-popping anti-gravity numbers.
 
When comparing these to my UL leggings, I definitely recommend the full pants if you are going to spend a lot of time wearing these. Pockets are just, natural. Your hands automatically go there. They complete the garment. But the UL version is great for under layers or for a camp-only layer where you just want the warmth and comfort in the lightest and most compact form.
 
A medium in the 60 gsm weighs a feathery 4.5 ounces. A medium in the 90 gsm weighs about 5.5 ounces. A medium in the 120 gsm weighs 7 ounces. Add or subtract about 1/4 ounce for each size bigger or smaller. 
 
The price goes up $5 with each increase in fabric weight you select. So it is $105 for 60 gsm, $110 for 90 gsm, and $115 for 120 gsm. 
 
(To save some weight, if you dont care to have pockets, please check out my  new UL Alpha joggers)
 
Hand-made to order in Bend, Oregon. 
 
A note on sizing: If in any doubt about your sizing, SIZE UP. Polartec Alpha fabric has almost no stretch. You need to have some room to move. If between sizes at all, size up.
See sizing in product photos. 
 
For an athletic fit, select your size true to measurements. For a relaxed or baggy fit, size up. 
 
The inseam length will be to order so just tell me what you want in the "inseam" box.  If you dont fit neatly into a standard size, pick the closest and in the "notes" on the order page, tell me your actual measurements and I will customize these for you. Reach out if you need help. 
 
We really like these pants in the 60 gsm for the most compact and light, but still full-featered option. This weight is best as a base layer or camp pants. This weight is a great option for a thru-hike given that it takes up so little space and weighs so little, its easy to justify carrying it. The fabric is a little sheer in this weight so.... underwear or overwear required in public.
 
The 90gsm is a fantastic choice for an in-between. Still great on a thru-hike especially when some of the trip will be quite cold, and reduces the sheerness that the 60gsm tends to have. 
 
The 120gsm is just crazy warm and cozy. These are as thick or thicker than any fleece joggers, but half the weight, more breathable and compressible. We like this thickness for winter and shoulder season camping,  joggers, and loungewear. The fabric is no longer noticeably sheer in this weight.