The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant – Women’s

User Reviews

• Reports of fitting true to size.
• Not too baggy, but relaxed fit.
• Doesn’t allow the cold air in due to material and insulation.
• Vents allow for breathability during warmer temperature skiing.
• Zippered pockets for secure storage.
• Velcro on both sides of the waist for adjustability.

Expert Reviews

• The meshed inner vents allow for extra breathability to prevent overheating during activity.
• Fully taped seams aid in waterproofing ability.
• 60g Heatseeker insulation aids in keeping you warm without getting too hot.
• Two handwarmer pockets and one leg pocket for storage.
• Average rating across most technical categories at a low price.
• DryVent 2-layer aids in weather protection.
• Great temperature and weight for downhill skiing.
• The inner thigh vent zipper tab is easy to use with gloves on.
• The positioning of the vents allows air flow, but doesn’t make the zippers rub against eachother.

User Reviews

• Reports of fitting tight in the waist.
• Fabric can be noisy.
• Fabric doesn’t breathe very well, although venting is effective.

Expert Reviews

• No waterproof zippers.
• No bib to connect with the pants.
• Waterproofing abilities will keep you dry in light rain or snow, but if you are using mainly in wet snow or heavier rain, these may not be the most efficient.
• Reports of fitting too tight in the thigh area.
• Some people found the sizing to be too large, but if you size too small, you won’t be able to fit layers underneath.
• The water-resistant coating around the upper leg and back area will decrease over time.
• Too warm for uphill, but sufficient temperature control in downhill skiing.