Basin and Range Empire 3L Pants

Basic styling, burly construction. This winning combination takes it from sunny days in the park to stormy tree runs and early morning excursions into the backcountry. We found that the pants run large, but once your fit is dialed, the inner thigh zips and 3-layer fabric makes for a breathable yet bomber pair of pants. Ski or ride, the boot gaiters and reinforced cuffs are appreciated—especially for those who wear their ski pants around town after a day of riding or, conversely, take to steeper terrain with the help of crampons. For $200, this water-repellant 3-layer pair is dry, durable and more than reasonable for the price.