Chuck Cross owns the very first pair of Weatherpants we ever made. That’s dating us and Chuck, who is also co-founder of Polar Cruises, which was named by Condé Nast Traveler as a “Top Travel Specialist for Antarctica.”  Yeah, Chuck has glacier ice running through his veins, but he also has a big, toasty heart. Moreover, he’s a bit of a gadget and apparel freak. Here’s his practically uncensored  (no f bombs allowed, Chuck! ) review of our popular Versatac Pants:

“I raced into the house and stripped off my wonderful  Early Winters  Smith Rock 100% cotton pants that I love and have maybe 6 or 8 pairs since they have  discontinued them. Pulled on the Versatac pants over my Patagonia Active Classic boxers, and nearly fell down due to the weight of the fabric and features. Had to take the pants back off to figure out how to get my wallet into the “pickpocket proof” rear pocket. I considered cutting the buttons off at that time! Continue reading →