PROS & cons
Here's my list; I'm no bush pilot, just my $.02
PRO - leave on
speed & flight characterstics unchanged
keeps belly & wing clean & stab protected
nosepant keeps wheel aligned
slight protection from digging in to snow or soft ground
deicer chemicals not slung onto aircraft
CONs - slush can build inside pant...weight and possible wheel lock
- difficult to inspect or add air
PROS - all off
slush has fewer collection spots, (but still a few.)
easy to inspect, add air as temps drop
cons - nose wheel exposed, may not trail as well, may collect snow