The freedom to move in hunting gear is a must. This is the second pair that I have purchased for my hunting partner. He brags about the comfort. If you are an upland hunter, try a pair. You will want to buy another because you will want to wear these on every hunt. With all Fall Hunting gear, you may want to order a size up to accommodate layers. I only wished that they made a WOMEN'S version.
When I first received these I was a little worried about how warm they would be, but after using them in northern Minnesota and Central South Dakota, I can say my fears have been put to rest. I wore these with a pair of thin long underwear and was very comfortable in 30 degree weather. Even the wind (30-40 mph) wasn't a problem. The shell holders near the pockets are a nifty idea but a bit swallow 2 3/4" shells and are hard shells into and out of (especially while wearing gloves). I had no problems with stretch or moving in these pants, and I personally really like the way they fit.
I am a hardcore upland bird hunter and have had a pair of the Precision Brush pants for a couple of years and love them. I just got two new pair a week ago as a birthday gift, one regular precision brush pants and the quality is as good as ever. I have brush pants that cost more but not nearly as good as the Bean pants. The second pair was the new Technical Brush pants, and these are just terrible. Strange fit like sketchy skninny jeans. No signature stretch waistband, and the rear pockets are cheap sewn on patch pockets with Velcro. If the designer simply added the technical features to the standard brush pants they would be the very best on the market. I sent them back and ordered another pair of the Technical brush pants.
Three disctinct types of materials on this piece. Top part is a breathable stretch canvas, Brush material on the front is nice and rugged, great waterproof material, and the leg cuff has a thicker extra protection which makes the bottoms a little heavier, its barely noticeable. The extra shell holders on both sides is a nice touch. Pleated knees are nice, depending on the inseam, they can hit a little low on the knee (if they were up 2" higher).
Sizing: Waist seems to run a bit small, like almost a full size (33 seemed like a 32). Which means I have 7 months to get these to fit. Inseam seems a bit long, which isn't a bad thing but worth noting.
