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Patagonia Capilene 3 Bottoms

Men's Clothing > Fleece & Base LayersRated: ***** by 57 reviews. Also available for: Women, Boys, Girls, Toddler Girls, Kids

Altrec

Ideal as a baselayer for endurance activities in cool to cold temperatures, Capilene® 3 moves moisture effectively to keep you dry. Its brushed interior retains heat, while its smooth jersey exterior glides easily beneath layers. The fit is contoured and sleek without being restrictive. Made from quick-wicking, fast-drying and insulative 64% post-consumer recycled (and 100% recyclable) Capilene® 3 polyester, with Gladiodor™ natural odor control. Imported. Common Threads Recycling ProgramResearch shows that the environmental impact of recycling worn-out Capilene base layers into new polyester fiber is significantly lower than making that same fiber from virgin materials. Taking into account that worn-out garments are diverted from trash incinerators, making new polyester fiber from recycled garments results in an energy savings of 76% and a CO2 emissions [greenhouse gasses] reduction of 71%, versus creating that fiber from new raw material. Capilene® Core Performance®Capilene base layers afford quick-drying, next-to-skin moisture management for all activities in all conditions ? from high-altitude bivies to sun-soaked water sports. Learn more

Features:

  • Dense "honeycomb" fabric is brushed to boost thermal value, softness, and compressibility; glides smoothly within layering systems
  • Exposed, branded elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for 'barely there' seaming
  • Functional flyT.8 oz. 64% post-consumer recycled and 36% virgin polyester impregnated with Gladiodor anti-odor finish; 100% recyclable polyesterQ98 g. (7 oz.)
  • Imported.
  • Insulative, breathable, and moisture-managing fabric offers long-lasting comfort hiking, cross-country skiing, and climbing; Our most versatile baselayer fabric

Ramsey Outdoor

Stay dry and warm in this versatile baselayer for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather. These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location that sees moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, our most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor® natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Contoured fit that layers easily.
  • Dense "honeycomb" fabric's backside is brushed to boost thermal value, softness, and compressibility; glides smoothly within layering systems. 4.8-oz. 64% recycled fiber polyester, 36% virgin polyester; 100% recyclable polyester. Gladiodor™ natural odor control.
  • Exposed, branded elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness.
  • Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for "barely there" seaming.
  • Functional fly.
  • Gusseted crotch for long strides and high steps.
  • Insulative, breathable, and moisture-managing fabric offers long-lasting comfort while skiing, trekking, and backpacking.

Paragon Sports

The Patagonia Capilene 3 Bottoms for men excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location that sees moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, their most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Functional fly
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobilityT.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
  • Ideal Uses: Stormy Hike-a-Bikes; Backpacking; On the Lam in Patagonia; Ski Touring
  • Made in U.S.A.
  • Slim Fit
  • Smooth jersey exterior glides easily under layers
  • The fastest-wicking of our baselayer fabrics, Capilene 3's dense honeycomb construction is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility, providing excellent insulation and breathability
  • Weight: 198 g (7 oz)

Berg's Ski Shop

Stay dry and warm in Patagonia's Capilene®  3 bottoms, a versatile baselayer ideal for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather.
Patagonia's Capilene®  3 is ideal as a baselayer for endurance activities in cool to cold temperatures, Capilene®  3 moves moisture effectively to keep you dry. The dense honeycomb construction is brushed to retains heat, while its smooth jersey exterior glides easily beneath layers. The fit is contoured and sleek without being restrictive. Patagonia offers the industry's most effective and trusted performance baselayer.
Capilene®  is also the most environmentally sensitive. Capilene underwear uses Gladiodor®  natural odor control rather than heavy metals; all styles contain at least 50% recycled content and all are recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program. Packaging is sensibly minimal.
Features
  • Slim Fit
  • Dense "honeycomb" fabric is brushed to boost thermal value, softness, and compressibility;
  • Insulative, breathable, and moisture-managing fabric offers long-lasting comfort
  • Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for 'barely there' seaming
  • Exposed, branded elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Functional fly
  • 4.8 oz. 64% post-consumer recycled and 36% virgin polyester impregnated with Gladiodor™ anti-odor finish; 100% recyclable polyester
  • 198 g. (7 oz.)
  • Imported.


Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Men's Capilene 3 Bottoms by Patagonia will help you stay dry and warm in this versatile baselayer for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather. These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location that sees moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, Patagonia's most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly.
Made from 4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control.
Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Capilene 3 fabric is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility, and provides excellent insulation and breathability
  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Functional fly
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobility
  • Made in USA.
  • Smooth jersey exterior glides easily under layers
  • The fastest-wicking of our baselayer fabrics, Capilene 3 fabric features a dense honeycomb construction

Rocky Mountain Trail

Stay dry and warm in this versatile baselayer for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather. The Patagonia Men’s Capilene 3 Bottoms are perfect for moderate activities when the temperatures drop. The dense honeycomb construction of provides insulation, breathability and Patagonia's fastest-wicking performance while feeling soft against your skin and gliding easily under layers. Other comfort features include: flat-seam construction to eliminate chafing, a brushed-elastic waistband for next-to-skin softness, and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly for easy access and unimpeded mobility. As an added bonus, the polyester fabric is 64% recycled polyester and has Gladiodor natural odor control. These bottoms have it all! Remember once you have worn them out, you can recycle them through the Common Threads Recycling Program. Combine these with the Active Classic Boxers for the ultimate performance layering system.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Functional fly
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobility
  • Highly breathable
  • Made from recycled materials
  • Made in USA
  • Patagonia's fastest-wicking performance baselayer, Capilene 3
  • Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
  • Slim fit

Zappos.com

Stay dry and warm in this versatile baselayer ideal for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather.
Dense honeycomb fabric - brushed to boost thermal value, softness and compressibility - that provides excellent insulation, breathability and wicking; glides smoothly within layering systems.
Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for barely there seaming.
Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness.
Functional fly.
Gusseted crotch for unrestricted mobility.
Trim fit.
T.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) featuring Gladiodor natural odor control.
Q00% recyclable through Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program.
Q98 g (7 oz).
Common Threads Recycling Program:
Research shows that the environmental impact of recycling worn-out Capilene base layers into new polyester fiber is significantly lower than making that same fiber from virgin materials.
Taking into account that worn-out garments are diverted from trash incinerators, making new polyester fiber from recycled garments results in an energy savings of 76% and a CO2 emissions (greenhouse gasses) reduction of 71%, versus creating that fiber from new raw material.


Massey's Outfitters

These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location that sees moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, our most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
The fastest-wicking of our baselayer fabrics, Capilene 3's dense honeycomb construction is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility, providing excellent insulation and breathability | Smooth jersey exterior glides easily under layers | Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness | Functional fly | Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobility
4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
USA


Patagonia

These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location for moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, our fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb-construction thats brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband, and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor® natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Functional fly
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobilityT.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor® natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling ProgramQ98 g (7 oz)
  • Made in USA.
  • The fastest-wicking of our baselayer fabrics, Capilene® 3's dense honeycomb construction is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility, providing excellent insulation and breathability; smooth jersey exterior glides easily under layers

SummitOnline.com (2010)

The Patagonia Capilene 3 mens bottoms will help you stay dry and warm in this versatile baselayer ideal for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather. These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location that sees moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, our most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program. Capilene baselayers feature a moisture-wicking polyester fabric that dries quickly. Capilene polyester is also recycled, recyclable and features Gladiodor natural odor control.

This description was also provided by: Skis.com (2010)


Oregon Mountain Community

The Patagonia Capilene® 3 Bottoms are made with a soft, honeycomb fabric that's brushed on the inside to boost thermal value and pull moisture away from skin, while a smooth exterior glides readily beneath layers. Streamlined, flat seams eliminate chafe from hip belt or harness. Trim cut, with a gusseted crotch for maximum mobility and superior comfort. Functional fly. Made with 100% polyester (64% recycled) featuring Gladiodor™ natural odor control. 100% recyclable through our Common Threads Recycling Program. Made in U.S.A.

Features:

  • Dense honeycomb fabric – brushed to boost thermal value, softness and compressibility – provides excellent insulation, breathability and wicking; glides smoothly within layering systems
  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for “barely there” seaming
  • Functional fly
  • Gusseted crotch for better mobility
  • Imported.
  • Slim fitQ98 g (7 oz)

REI

A versatile base layer for cool to cold weather, these bottoms are highly breathable, moisture-wicking and fast drying for skiing and backpacking.

  • Patagonia has reinvented its Capilene® performance base layers, making them now from recycled and recyclable synthetic fiber
  • Dense, brushed ''honeycomb'' fabric increases thermal value, softness and compressibility
  • New, Gladiodor™ natural odor control employs benign amino acids to kill odor-causing bacteria; plus, it's nonpolluting, safe and durable
  • Gusseted crotch design moves seams to a more comfortable location and allows unrestricted range of motion
  • Side seams are positioned a bit forward to create chafe-free comfort
  • Plush, brushed waistband for next-to-skin softness; medium rise hits just below the natural waist
  • Contoured, trim fit minimizes bulk making this an easy-layering garment that won't restrict your movement
  • Flatlock seams are non-bulky and supple
  • 100% recyclable through Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program—simply return your worn out item to Patagonia


Al's Sports

Stay dry and warm in the Patagonia Capilene 3 bottom, this versatile baselayer ideal for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather. These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location for moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, Patagonia's fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb-construction thats brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Functional fly
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobilityT.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling ProgramQ98 g (7 oz)
  • Style number 44320
  • The fastest-wicking of our baselayer fabrics, Capilene 3's dense honeycomb construction is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility, providing excellent insulation and breathability; smooth jersey exterior glides easily under layers

Mountain Gear

Instantly spike your warmth from the moment you put on the Capilene 3 Bottoms from Patagonia from the time you don them until you take them off, as well as during all the work and playtime in between. Quick-wicking, fast-drying, and breathable to the maximum, they're sure to become a fast favorite.

Features:

  • Dense "honeycomb" fabric is brushed to boost thermal value, softness and compressibility
  • Flat-seams and brushed waistband keep the comfort live
  • Gladiodor fabric finish reduces odors through natural amino acid denaturing
  • Gussetted crotch and functional fly
  • Insulative, breathable, and moisture-managing fabric offers long-lasting comfort for any activity

TetonVillageSports.com

These bottoms excel on trails, rivers, backcountry slopes and any other location that sees moderate exertion in cool to cold conditions. Designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers, our most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer features a dense interior honeycomb construction that's brushed for next-to-skin softness, warmth and compressibility. With a smooth jersey exterior that glides readily beneath layers, flat-seam construction that eliminates chafe, a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made from 4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Made with warm and fast-wicking Capilene 3 fabric, this versatile Patagonia® base layer is ideal for moderate exertion in cool or cold weather. Slightly heavier (and warmer) than Capilene 2 base layers.

Features:

  • Capilene 3 fabric is made of 4.8 oz. 100% polyester (54% recycled)
  • Dense honeycomb fabric is brushed for warmth, softness, and compressibility
  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Gladioder™ natural odor control
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobility
  • Medium-rise hits just below waist
  • Scalloped edging on waistband adds feminine touch
  • Slim fitting

SummitHut.com

A fast-forward and fast-wicking unrestrictive technical baselayer for legs that work and play hard in cold weather

Features:

  • Brushed elastic waistband is exposed for next-to-skin softness
  • Fabric offers excellent stretch, breathability and mobility
  • Fabric's interior grid gives warmth, wicks moisture and is highly compressible
  • Flat-seam construction provides clean, finished look with fine thread for "barely there" seaming
  • Functional fly
  • Gladiordor natural odor control
  • Smooth jersey face slides easily against overlayers
  • Traditional 4-panel construction pull-on tights

Backcountry.com

Pull on the Patagonia Men's Capilene 3 Bottoms when you know you're going to be working hard in cold weather. Patagonia made these fast-wicking and insulating long underwear bottoms from dense, honeycomb Capilene 3 for morning ski tours or ice climbing. A gusseted crotch allows for easy moving, while a contoured cut and brushed surface make for easy layering. Patagonia's Gladiodor keeps the smell down for multi-day tours.


Appalachain Outdoors

These bottoms from Patagonia are designed to help you stay dry and warm beneath layers. Patagonia's most versatile and fastest-wicking performance baselayer.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Avg. Weight:198 g (7 oz)
Country of Origin:United States
Fabric:64% recycled polyester / 36% virgin polyester
Fabric Description:4.8-oz 100% polyester (64% recycled) with Gladiodor¨ natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
Fit:Slim fit.
Garment Fit:Slim Fit
Gender:Men's
Insulation:Midweight
Material:64% Recycled fiber polyester, 36% virgin polyester
Patagonia Product Number:44320
Warranty:Lifetime

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLargeExtra LargeExtra Extra Large
Velvt Brn Alpca Brn XDye
Velvt Brn Alpca Brn XDye
   45.00 
Wwo 667
Wwo 667
45.0045.0045.0045.00 
Wildwood
Wildwood
44.9545.004 More...44.9545.004 More...44.9545.004 More...24.9944.954 More...45.0045.0045.00
Ocean Blue
Ocean Blue
 17.6017.6017.60 
Classic Nacy
Classic Nacy
45.0045.0045.0045.0045.0045.0045.0045.0045.0045.00
Navy
Navy
44.9545.0044.9545.0044.9545.0044.9545.0044.9545.00
Classic-Navy
Classic-Navy
   44.95 
Cny 565
Cny 565
45.0045.0045.0045.0045.00
Black
Black
44.0044.0016 More...44.0044.0014 More...44.0044.0016 More...44.0044.0017 More...44.0044.0015 More...
Classic Navy
Classic Navy
44.0044.005 More...44.0044.007 More...44.0044.007 More...44.0044.006 More...44.0044.004 More...
Velvet Brown / Alpaca Brown
Velvet Brown / Alpaca Brown
44.0044.0024.9944.0024.9944.0024.9944.00
Feather Gray Crossdye
Feather Gray Crossdye
44.9545.0044.9545.0044.9545.0044.9545.0044.9545.00
Feather Grey - Fog X-Dye
Feather Grey - Fog X-Dye
45.0045.002 More...45.0045.002 More...45.0045.002 More...45.0045.002 More...45.0045.002 More...
Feather-Grey
Feather-Grey
 44.9044.9044.90 
Ffx 029
Ffx 029
45.0045.0045.0045.0045.00
Stainless / White
Stainless / White
   45.00 
Feather Grey-Fog X-Dye44.0044.9544.0024.9944.9524.9944.9524.9944.95

Legend

  •     - Ramsey Outdoor
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - SummitOnline.com (2010)
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Patagonia
  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - REI
  •     - Skis.com (2010)
  •     - TetonVillageSports.com
  •     - Zappos.com
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors

Notes:

Al's Sports offers this product at $44.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

Patagonia Capilene 3 Bottoms Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****48
****6
***3
**0
*0
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Positive Reviews:

Make Great Pajamas, Too.

Rating:*****
These are obviously well-made and well-purposed for outdoor wear.

I like them for that, but also for pajamas, both at home and on the road.

Nothing as well made and comfortable. Last forever.

Patagonia's lifetime warranty means if they have any defect in materials (as I once had on a pair of their shorts) that doesn't show up for a long time, you can get a replacement.

With the new Gladiodor treatment, you can wear these for days on end (like on a business trip or holiday, when you are too lazy to wash them) without them getting funky. Having to take only 1 pair helps keep travel packing light! (Think, Rick Steves Europe.)

Since they are made of synthetic as opposed to wool or cotton, one pair is enough for travel, since you can sink wash in the morning them using hotel soap bars or shampoo, ring them out (final ring in a hotel towel), hang them up, and they will be dry enough to wear that same night. Try that with wool or cotton, which take days to dry! Even if they are damp, they still insulate and will dry out on you quickly.

Be sure to choose the right weight - Capilene 2 for summer, Capilene 3 for winter.
NorCalHiker at REI on 08/07/2008

Effective temperature management

Rating:*****
I bought these with the matching zipper top in order to endure the winter as someone who works (and spends plenty of time otherwise) outdoors. I wore them on a chilly, but not too cold day after I bought them, and was impressed by how effectively heat and moisture were managed throughout the day. In the morning and evening, it was very chilly outside and I was kept comfortable and warm, despite wearing less layers than I usually would. As the day progressed and the temperature rose (to about 48F) I had to remove a few layers to remain comfortable, but I never broke out in a sweat (to my knowledge) and remained comfortable for the duration of the day.
Zedekiah at REI on 11/30/2007

Comfortable and warm, but not too warm.

Rating:*****
I routinely wear these under a pair of warm up pants to take my dog out for brisk walks in the cold of the night and so far they've kept me warm at temperatures below 30 degrees F. The build seems to be very good and they appear as if they'll last quite a long time. As far as sizing goes, I normally wear a size 32x32 pants so I bought these in a medium and they fit perfect - they have plenty of stretch for someone a little bigger but the material is top quality and they don't seem to lose elasticity so they'd be fine for someone a little smaller too.
Ian Murray at Altrec on 12/10/2007

Like a second skin this stuff!

Rating:*****

I love my Patagonia Capilene 3 bottoms. I'm usually a merino wool type of guy, but these bottoms have proved themselves. I wear them whenever I go out on a cold adventure. I really like to wear them with shorts when I go climbing in the late fall/winter/early spring. They are bomb proof. I've owned them for 4 years now and not one hole and never have I been cold my the nether region. I would move to merino, but these bottoms won't let me. I'm affriad they'd try to strangle me in my sleep if I ever betrayed them. They're tough! I wouldn't mess with em.

SkyVomit at Backcountry.com on 12/07/2006

Great product[...]

Rating:****
As one would expect with Patagonia, the Cap 3's are great products. I wore these for about a 15 mile hike with daytime temps in the 40's, while at night it was the low 20's. I never felt overheated during the day, and warm and toasty at night. My only very minor complaint was that it did pill slightly, and I washed on delicate and hung dry. Not a big deal though.Rock Creek was absolutely perfect. The items were in stock[...] I can't speak of customer service as I had no need to use them. That makes a perfect purchase in my book.
Scott at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 02/04/2009

All I Need

Rating:*****

The Patagonia Cap3 Bottom is all I need under my North Face Freedom pants. These midweight bottoms keep me incredibly warm and dry on the coldest of days. I have only ever worn these and these are all I will ever need. The size is true, and are such the perfect bottom baselayer. I wear my Smartwool socks and pull these bad boys down to right about mid calf and I am locked and loaded for a long day. The wicking capability is truly remarkable....as dry when I am taking them off...as when I was putting them on in the morning.

Brian Campbell at Backcountry.com

Amazing

Rating:*****

I recently bought these one week before going on an 8 day ski trip in Sun Valley with some buddies of mine, and I wore only these long johns with a pair of burton ski pants and they kept me so hot i had to unzip all the vents in the pants. It was about -15 with wind chill on the top of the mountain and i was eating powder left and right and these never failed. I highly recommend them and will be using them everytime i ski. For the price, there is no other way to go.

vet2508004 at Backcountry.com on 01/04/2009

Great Product, Great Price!

Rating:*****

I bought these with a Capilene 3 shirt, wore it sitting still in 20 degree weather for 4 hours and did not get cold. Also, the price is great. I couldn't find my size anywhere locally and purchased Under Armor that was $50 for the pants only. As soon as I found my size I returned the Under Armor for these which were cheaper and haven't looked back. I'm 6'1" 200lbs and the medium are a perfect fit. These also saved me some money on ski pants as I don't need ones that are insulated.

TNFGUY at Backcountry.com on 01/07/2009

Soft and Comfortable

Rating:*****
As a base layer, these add an extra level of warmth when you're out in the cold. I find them to be soft and less bulky than wool products. I'm plenty warm with these under shell pants, doing light activity in temps down to 15 degress. Don't think I'd need a Cap 4 unless it got colder. Matches well with the Cap 3 top. Great sleepwear for the house if you don't like traditional pajamas. 36" waist, 34" inseam - the XL is perfect. I absolutely agree with another reviewer...Pategonia should lose the tag!
so cool, So. Cal. at Altrec on 04/28/2009

faaan-tastic

Rating:*****
this is some fine long underwear.

some stuff you might want to read -

i am tall (6'3) and wear size 34 waist.
i was worried they wouldn't fit right somewhere,
but they are perfect; i bet they would even accommodate someone a little wider.

i wear them underneath jeans and they rock.
i was outside all day building a sweat lodge and felt no cold on my lower section...paired with woollen socks these guys are great.

and they're nice little jammies.
what's not to like?
the guy with the spork at REI on 12/31/2008

Neutral Reviews:

Rating:***
Disappointing -- older Capilene was better - As a long time user of Patagonia's original Capilene thermal wear I was disappointed with the new version. Unlike the original which was very soft and easy on the skin the newer is scratchy - more like a wool product.
Tom at Zappos.com on 11/07/2007

adequate

Rating:***

good middle of the road baselayer. would liked it better if it had more silk outer coating for outer layers to slide over and better movement like the lower numbers,but still a heavyer weight

dcrofts1572293 at Backcountry.com on 12/29/2008

pretty good

Rating:***

Rocked a pair of these for 2 years and didn't have many complaints. You want them to be tight so go small on them so they wick well. They get the job done.

Justin Latessa at Backcountry.com on 10/26/2008