The North Face Monte Cargo Pant

PRO:This is probably the nicest pants I've ever bought/had. Pockets are nice and deep, cargo is nice. The thigh vents are a godsend when in the car, hiking up that ridge, etc. The "chimney" venting system or so they call it WORKS... albeit too much. It was below 0 and had some cold wind up my inner thigh to my... Maybe because it was baggy as well, but I could feel the wind when snowboarding. After the weather/me warmed up, it went away. The fit is just like a nice baggy pair of snowboarding pants. Never cold because I wear some sweat pants/snowboarding socks underneath; if it gets hot, then I open up the vents.

CON: Price, but I got it at a outlet for less than $100. I'm 5'6, 135, and this would be so much better if it were 1 inch shorter in length. For some reason, TNF thinks people have 20 inch ankles so the gaiter diameter is huge. What's up TNF?? Seems like they used the same rubber "cuff" for ALL sizes..

If it weren't for the CONS I would have spent the $160 or so on these pants.... but fortunately, I got em for $80, so for the price, they rock!

Scored the OD Digi-Camo print version on clearance last spring, and when i tried them on, i couldn't wait for winter. Super comfy, super functional. Front pockets are perfectly-positioned like jean pockets are. Thigh vents are quite useful, cargo pockets are sized and positioned just right. Somehow, TNF got the baggy look just right, while getting them to actually fit like tailored pants should fit -- without an excessively long rise in the crotch (like lots of ski pants i've tried) or any sag in the seat. Soft liner is good down into the low '20's -- beyond that throw on some thermals and/or long socks and you're golden. At 5'10 the Large is perfect in every way except the length, which is a bit long for me. I have to roll up the back of the cuff an inch when not wearing snow boots. Still, if i could wear these to work, i would -- i practically live in these pants.

I've had these pants in all conditions in just a few weeks time, they rock. Warm, dry and breath very well. I've hiked on 40+ degree days, skied thigh deep pow, and been in 10 degrees with the wind ripping. They handle it all. The only layering I do on the really cold days is CWX insulated tights. They have just the right amount of baggieness to look good. The only down fall is the top pockets are wortless. Bad positioning and small they work well as a pass pocket if your at a resort with the RF tecknowledgy. But the cargos make up for any pocket space you may need. Overall very happy with them.

Overall, this is a good pant. I initially though they would be too baggy however that is not the case. The pocket set up is ideal for all types of skiing and the venting is a bonus as well. The only problem I had with these pants is they are not super durable. With in a few days of riding I already had small cuts in the inner boot region. If these pants had some re-enforcing panels in that location they would be sweet! Nice color selection too. These pants will be cool to have in another 15 years when neon colors come back again!

I have the North Face Decagon jacket and the Monte Cargo's are the perfect pants to put them together with.
Windproof warm and waterproof, nothing went wrong with these. More of a relaxed fit and basically delivers everything you expect when buying North Face. I liked the pant-a-lock system as I could connect them to my North Face jacket so there was no snow getting in, and the chimney venting worked great if I started getting to hot.
Managed to get mine for $100 which made it even better!

I picked up these pants on sale in March and I thought I would just stow them away for ski season next year. I ended up climbing my first Colorado 14er in these pants in early April. They were super comfortable, fit great, and the venting zippers worked tremendously well. Temperature ranged from 35 at base to near white out 15 degrees at 14,300 feet - never felt too hot or cold. I would definitely recommend. I am 5'10.5" 32 waist - medium size fit like a glove.

Definitely a baggy fit. The waterproofing is very good, except for the pockets, which are so-so. Like other TNF pants, the ankle area is already getting a little banged up. I expect them to rip down there pretty soon. Marmot does this best; they have a very tough guard at the ankles. Sick color, electric blue. Overall pant is pretty dope.

I find these pants great, they are very comfortable and, according to my wife, good looking. They are not to heavy, but are worm enough (for temperatures below 0 C I most often have a good baselayer). Cargo pockets are useful for snowboarding, and vents are great when you're indoors (or just driving). Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase

I sent these back because they were a little baggy for my taste. However, the lining is very comfortable, and the pants offer a lot of freedom to move. The front pockets aren't so hot. I replaced with the North Face Liberation Pant. They were Gore-Tex and similarly priced.

I am a 34inch waist and got a large and they fit well over my impact shorts. After 3 days of skiing the inside ankle material has small cuts from my ski edges, booo. Also, the cuffs need better adjustment capabilities so that the pants don't drag when your in your street shoes.