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Cirque III Weather Resistant Performance Pants video
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Cirque III Weather Resistant Performance Pants

Outdoor Research

Regular, Tall

Current Price $200.00 to $215.00
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Color: Pecan
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These weather-resistant pant designed for three-season performance are the quintessential ally of the modern mountaineer.
The stretch double weave offers unparalleled abrasion resistance and breathability, while the movement-mirroring stretch and articulated knees ensure freedom of movement while climbing, skinning or descending. The Thermoregulating ActiveTemp™ treatment on the brushed tricot-lined waistband adapts to the body's temperature, while the avalanche beacon pocket with clip secures critical safety gear.

  • Zip fly with adjustable embedded belt
  • Zip hand and thigh pockets; avalanche beacon pocket with clip
  • Drawcord-toggle hems; gusseted ankle zippers
  • Reinforced scuff guards
  • Articulated knees
  • Grommets for instep lace; boot lace hook
  • Weather resistant
  • 50% nylon, 43% polyester, 7% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #10479785
  • Core Product ID 333333JHGH

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  • True to size.
  • Waist sizing; S=30", M=33", L=36", XL=39", XXL=43".
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Most helpful positive review

Feb 26, 2026

Great bike pant

If you are looking for a great cold weather fat biking pants these are it. I’m on my second pair. Love the stretch material and the mobility in the knees. The scuff guard is great for protecting from the chain and chain ring. All in all I recommend these pants.
Mike77
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Most helpful critical review

Dec 18, 2025

Well constructed..but with some problems.

I have 2 earlier pairs of Cirque pants and they are very well constructed. I just received the Cirque 3 pants, and these are also well made except for the logos on the pants. They are iron on and not embroidered. It makes me more reluctant to buy future Outdoor Research products if they are going to start cutting costs on such high dollar items.
Ross
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Oct 23, 2026

Great for Hiking

I wore these over a 2-night camping weekend that had rained on the first day. The DWR worked great - kept my body dry. The fabric feels robust and didnt show any where when kneeling and doing other work. I didnt give it 5 stars cause the fit is too loose. I am normally an XXL in pants (for Kuhl, Eddie Bauer, TNF) but these were too large to that made them feel bulkier than they should be. Make sure to check the size guide for you.
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David H
Mar 8, 2026

Great but!

I love the features,color options, and the fact that they come in a short length which is not that usual in outdoor apparel. But as others have said, the fit is a little odd, with the crotch being really long and the hips and butt being too baggy,,and I have an ample rear and thighs.
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outdoorresearch.com response
Hey Dave! Sorry these pants did not fit as expected. The feedback you provided is similar to feedback we sometimes received about the previous generation Cirque II Pant. The current Cirque III version corrected these issues. Also, we recently checked our stock and found units measuring correct to our specifications. Please contact us if you would like to order another pair. -Outdoor Research Product Team
Dave wave
Feb 26, 2026

Great bike pant

If you are looking for a great cold weather fat biking pants these are it. I’m on my second pair. Love the stretch material and the mobility in the knees. The scuff guard is great for protecting from the chain and chain ring. All in all I recommend these pants.
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Mike77
Dec 18, 2025

Well constructed..but with some problems.

I have 2 earlier pairs of Cirque pants and they are very well constructed. I just received the Cirque 3 pants, and these are also well made except for the logos on the pants. They are iron on and not embroidered. It makes me more reluctant to buy future Outdoor Research products if they are going to start cutting costs on such high dollar items.
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Ross
Nov 29, 2025

Weird Fit

Crushes my groin, but still have a lot of slack in the waist and thighs and some drape in the seat. Quite annoying considering I like most other things about the pant. Good flex, I like the leg opening and feature set there. I do prefer integrated belts over Velcro side tabs, although this buckle does bring concern over longevity with how slim and flimsy it feels.
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Mack88
Nov 13, 2025

Strange fit, rise is too long.

Great that these are offered in short length. Thick high quality fabric and good stretch. However, I was disappointed by the fit through the crotch. The rise is way too long proportional to the leg length. This means that unless I pull the waist way up to 2-3” above my bellybutton, every time I lift my knees for a step, my movement is restricted by the crotch of the pants (which sits midway down my thighs). Not ideal, since I wanted these for ice climbing and will be high stepping regularly. Might have to try them with suspenders…
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Ian G.
Nov 4, 2025

Amazing!

These are incredible! Great for water ice/alpine and colder weather hiking. Thank you guys for making them in all 3 lengths as most have abandoned this with the attitude of "just live with it". Also thank you for sewing, I now hate glue!
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Frank
Oct 31, 2025

Great but just missing a couple of features!

I recently purchased these pants because, 1. The pant material stretches, is durable and is thick enough for winter hiking. 2. The pants have four pockets. 3. The pants are available in a 30 inch inseam. Unfortunately a couple of things are missing that would make the pants the perfect pants for me. 1. There is only one belt loop so I can't use an external belt to hang things from such as a cell phone, GPS, knife, bear spray, etc. I will have to pay a seamstress to sew on 4 more belt loops. 2. The pockets are made with an open mesh fabric and I am concerned that eventually my keys, etc. will wear holes in the mesh, fall out down the inside of the leg and I will lose them!
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JohnB
Oct 25, 2025

Come in Lengths!!

These pants are amazing, it’s hard to find a company that makes a short length and they’re actually cheap compared to Black Diamond and Arc’teryx
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Dave the wave
Oct 22, 2025

Fit Perfect

I was skeptical of the "Tall" size. I was wrong. 6'7 and the LT fit perfect. So comfortable on the up that I immediately bought another pair. Much more comfortable than my Arcteryx Gamma TL pants and perfect length for tall guys. LOVE the zipper on the sides to help slide over my Scarpa's. Could not be happier
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Boxhauler
Oct 12, 2025

AWESOME

Absolutely the best pants for climbing and mountaineering! Love them. Definitely buying another pair soon
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Iross313
June 22, 2025

Highly recommended

I rarely leave reviews but making an exception to help others out. Great in every way. And thank you or for making them in tall sizes
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