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    Icebreaker Tracer Pants Review

    Donald BuraglioBy Donald BuraglioDecember 7, 20114 Comments3 Mins Read

    Going for a run this morning?  It looks pretty chilly out there.  Maybe you should just bail.  Want to hang around the house and think it over for a while?  Throw on your Icebreaker Tracer pants, and you’ll be ready either way.

    Icebreaker Tracer Pants Features:

    • Icebreaker GT260 merino wool
    • 97% merino wool, 3% Lycra fabric
    • Elastic waist with interior drawcord
    • Zippered front hand pockets
    • Reflective zippers at back leg hem
    • Flatlock seams
    • MSRP $115

    Icebreaker Tracer Pants Review

    Icebreaker has become the standard bearer for merino wool performance apparel, with a wide inventory of products ideal for multi-sport use.  Merino wool provides natural breatheability, effective insulation even in wet conditions, and outstanding odor resistance – and Icebreaker’s fabric construction produces garment that feel very comfortable against the skin.

    This spring Icebreaker introduced their GT Run apparel, a premium line designed specifically for runners, with loose-fitting shirts and shorts that deviated from the company’s original form-fitting garment options.  Earlier this fall they extended the GT line to include the Tracer pant, a sort-of form-fitting, sort-of loose pant that is equally suitable for hard workouts or lounging around the house after a long morning run.

    The Tracer’s material construction consists of 97% merino wool and 3% Lycra to provide a small amount of stretchiness and full range of motion.  Thickness is classified as GT260 – with Icebreaker, higher numbers are thicker – making the Tracer great for cool weather, but not severe cold; my comfort range with these is anywhere from 50 degrees to just below freezing.  The material is thin enough to wear as a base layer, but the looser-than-normal fit (especially around the ankles) makes the Tracer more cumbersome than a pair of traditional base layer tights.

    Elastic and drawstring waist; dual zippered pockets

    Because they’re quick-drying, very comfortable, and naturally odor resistant, it’s easy to wear the Tracer for a run and keep them on for the rest of the day.  I give them equal duty as workout pants and “first thing I put on in the morning” sweatpants when rolling out of bed on my non-workout days.

    Good Tracer

    • Comfortable fabric
    • Great breatheability
    • Excellent odor resistance
    • Dual-purpose fit for active or casual use

    Bad Tracer

    • Dual zippered pockets are slightly bulky for high-intensity running
    • Not preferred for layering compared to tights

    Bottom Line: Icebreaker Tracer Pants

    With all-day comfort and good versatility for cool-to-cold use, Icebreaker’s Tracer pants are a great multi-purpose item for your autumn athletic wardrobe.

    Buy Now: Icebreaker Pants at Backcountry.com

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    Donald Buraglio
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    Donald is a physical therapist, ultrarunner, barefoot aficionado, and father of three with more than 20 years of experience in endurance sports. When he's not training for ultramarathons, he enjoys hiking or slacklining with his family in Monterey County, CA.

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    4 Comments

    1. Kiff on January 7, 2012 12:11 pm

      Very excited to find this review here. I’ve been looking to replace a pair of Patagonia R3 wool bottoms for about two years now. Until seeing these, I couldn’t find wool bottoms with zippered front pockets. I’ll have to grab a pair of these- thanks

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    2. Donald on January 7, 2012 2:09 pm

      Glad to help!

      Reply
    3. Philip on February 13, 2012 1:35 pm

      Thanks for the review Donald!
      How do you find the pants fit length-wise? At 6’5″ I’m a little concerned they won’t be long enough for a small-waisted, long-legged guy like me.

      Reply
      • Donald Buraglio on February 18, 2012 1:13 pm

        @Philip: Sorry for the delayed reply … but yeah, you might have a problem depending on your waist size. I’m 6’2″ with a 32 waist and 34 inseam, and I wear size medium (based on waist size). The length is just about perfect, or maybe a tad bit short.

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