What are the best Chainsaw Pants for Hot Weather use? Today we are taking a look at the light & cool Zero Gen 2 chainsaw pants by Clogger.
Per Clogger, these pants were “Designed for the climbing arborist who works in hot conditions, these pants are cool and light but still tough with a ripstop outer and abrasion resistant sections.”
In this article we will go over a few initial impressions of these pants including sizing, comfort, ventilation and reasons why you may want to invest into a good set of chainsaw pants.
Clogger Chainsaw Pants Review, Zero Gen 2
First I would like to start off by saying that these pants were purchased 100% with my own money and that we have no affiliation with Clogger.
All of the opinions shared here will be based off of my own personal use of these pants and from information gathered while researching a dozen or so different brands/styles.
If you are shopping around for your own pair of chainsaw pants hopefully this article with help with your decision.
Or, if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment down below.
What are chainsaw pants?
Chainsaw pants are specially made pants with layers of strong fibers designed to protect against (or limit) injury from a sharp chainsaw chain. When a moving chain comes in contact with the pants, the protective fibers are pulled into the chainsaw sprocket causing it clog up and shut down immediately.
Depending on the manufacture & type of pants this material can range from Kevlar, Polyarylate, Polyester, Polypropylene, Nylon and UHMWPE just to name a few.
According to Clogger – the Zero Gen 2 pants use a 6-layer Arrestex HP chainsaw fabric that features ultra strong UHMWPE cut resistant fibers. The fibers are cross woven to improve protection from multi-directional strikes.
Based on their testing. The UHMWPE fabric is one third lighter, more flexible and has twice the cut resistance of Kevlar!
The photo above is the UL classification label taken from the side of the Clogger Zero pants.
Clogger Chainsaw Pants Review, Zero Gen 2 (sizing and comfort)
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), the fit and comfort of the gear can play a big role in how often you wear it…this is especially true if you are not forced to wear it by an employer.
Since my chainsaw work is limited to my own personal usage (bucking firewood, tree felling & general property maintenance) I figured the more comfortable the pants, the more likely I would be to wear them day after day.
Clogger Zero Gen 2 Chainsaw Pants Sizing:
I am roughly 6′, 2″ 170lbs and typically wear pants 32-34
Using the Size Chart provided by Clogger that put me in Size: S for a waist range of 33-35″
Leg Length is offered in three choices: Short, Standard, Tall
I was torn between the Standard and Tall option but ended up going with the Standard Length as they say their climbing pants include an additional 2-1/2″ of length to allow for flex/bending while climbing.
Fit so far has been perfect! Plenty of stretch in the waist and the length covers my boot laces easily without being baggy.
Clogger Zero Chainsaw Pants Comfort:
The material is very stretchy allowing you to squat, sit & move around with ease.
Although I prefer to stay on the ground with my tree work, I can see how these would be a very comfortable pair of chainsaw pants for tree climbers.
Overall I would give them an A+ for comfort and movability.
Clogger Chainsaw Pants Cold Weather Performance
These pants are designed and marketed as a light weight, flexible pant for climbers in hot weather. They feature vents on the side of each leg and very lightweight material on the backside of the pants….(compared by some people to a hospital gown)
So how do they perform in the cold?
Outdoor working temperature 35° F
At this temperature I did feel the cool air blowing into the leg vents and the backside of the pants did feel cool.
However, after spending a few hours cutting firewood it was refreshing to have this airflow as the front of the pants seemed to trap in the heat. Compared to jeans or other outdoor pants this is a weird feeling as there is a big difference in felt temperature from the front vs the back of the pants.
Since the majority of my chainsaw work is typically done in warmer temperatures I figured you could always put on a pair of cold weather thermal pants under these if needed. So far I do not anticipate a need for additional layers but will update this article as temperatures drop.
Clogger Chainsaw Pants Warm Weather Performance
Stay tuned for my review on how these pants perform in warm weather!
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