This pair of non-stretch winter hardshell pants were purchased in approximately 1995 or 1996. They haven't been worn much for several years and were now a bit too snug for hiking/snowshoeing uphill, but the outer and inner fabrics, waistband hook & loop, bottom snaps, and YKK 2-way fully separating side zippers are all in good shape. How to revive them for a current outer layer? I added gussets to the upper sides, moved portions of the zipper tape accordingly, and altered the velcro top closures by adding 1" webbing, D-rings, and additional loop tape at the front waistband. While seams were open, I replaced the back waistband elastic. Now they will easily accommodate any base and mid layers for extreme winter weather.
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