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REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" InseamOnly At REI
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REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" Inseam

Item # 718239

$79.50

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Following in the footsteps of the popular Ultra Light Jacket, now save even more weight and space in your pack with the Ultra Light Pants.

  • Waterproof, breathable 2.5-layer REI Elements®/nylon with microporous polyurethane coating is seam-sealed for complete protection
  • Drawcord waistband supplies a customized fit
  • Front pockets feature lightweight, water-resistant zippers with zipper guards
  • Articulated knee darts provide a comfortable fit, allowing a full range of motion
  • Lower legs have zipper openings for easy on/off; seam-sealed plackets with snap closures protect zippers
  • Includes stuff sack
  • Windproof to 60 mph

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Item 718239

REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" Inseam Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight11 ounces
Shell fabricNylon
WaterproofYes
Waterproofing2.5-layer REI Elements coating
GenderMen's

REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" Inseam Customer Reviews

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REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam
 
4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (8)
  • Packable (7)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • High-quality material and stitching (4)
  • Breathable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (6)
    • Camping (6)
    • Hiking (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (7)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Oct

    28

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great lightweight pants for day hikes

    By Elviso

    from Rancho Cucamonga

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Packable
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Camping
      • Cold Weather
      • Hiking
      • Rain and snow

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

      These pants suit what I do perfectly,cant say if they would be good in a harsh winter or backpacking but I'm sure they would suit fine.I hike every weekend and with the winter coming up these are a godsend. I tried them in local creeks and in some snow and worked very well and feel great. Coolest thing is that they come with a stuff sack and compress in the sack down to about the size of a soft ball and weigh next to nothing. Great buy!

      • Waist:
      • Feels true to size
      • Length:
      • Feels true to length

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      4

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Great pants

      By outdoorjunkie

      from New Mexico

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Fit
      • Lightweight
      • Waterproof zippers

      Cons

      • Does Not Breathe
      • Wears Out Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Wet Weather
      • Windy

      Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

      They are great pants but they don't breathe that well. I wish that they were more durable. All and all they are good pants for day,overnight,or two night trips.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      12

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Not terrible, not amazing.

      By samski360

      from Portland, Or

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Packable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

        The fit and construction on these pants is decent. It's not amazing but it is what you would expect for the price. they are certainly light weight and the material is better than the Marmot Precip and similar fabrics. However, my beef with these pants is that the ankle zipper is way too short. If you have a boot bigger than size 9, you have to wrestle the pants over your boots if you want to avoid taking your boots off in the impending rain. Another 3 inches of zipper and the problem would be solved. If you just want a pair of cheap rain pants you can throw on in the morning and wear all day, these are great. If you plan on putting them on and taking them off with boots on, you might consider other options.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        17

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great for Motorbiking

        By JonSykes

        from Edinburgh, Scotland

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • High-Quality Material and Stitching
        • Lightweight
        • Packable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Motorcycle Riding

          Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

          Crossing the Rockies on a motorbike in July when I realised I needed waterproof gear. Very different weather to Death Valley :)

          Picked these up to keep me dry, and they were perfect. Even against driving rain I never got wet. I was very impressed.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          29

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Tuffer than they look

          By nicthegr

          from South Bend, IN

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • High-Quality Material and Stitching
          • Lightweight
          • Packable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Camping
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

            The pants aren't the lightest but pretty tough for the weight. Don't think the pocket zips are really needed but I don't mind them. I really like the small and easy ankle tighting system as it helps keep out snow when used as snow pants.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            7

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great all around pants

            By mabosotn71

            from Cambridge,Ma

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • High-Quality Material and Stitching
            • Lightweight
            • Packable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

              Used these pants on three winter hikes (4000 footers) so far along with a couple pair on long johns underneath and it snowed/rained on two of those hikes with a 60 miles wind on one of the summits. Pants kept me bone dry and they breath which is great. Also wore them a few times shoveling snow while in the elements and they worked great!

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              16

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Tough but light

              By Mike S. from Colorado

              from Stuck in Los Angeles

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Packable
              • Survived bushwhacking
              • Waterproof

              Cons

              • No vents

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

              I just used these pants as my rain/wind layer on a week long trip in Wrangell St. Elias in eastern Alaska. They survived bushwhacking through waist high brush and tundra (with gaiters) and kept me dry below the waist.

              Only downside is the lack of leg vents for getting rid of heat buildup when hiking hard.

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              May

              20

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Good rain pants for the price!!

              By Hope Valley Hiker

              from Hope Valley, RI

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • High-Quality Material and Stitching
              • Lightweight
              • Packable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Hiking

                Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30'' Inseam:

                I have worn these pants in downpours and have stayed dry and warm underneath. Easy to remove and put on. The fit is good and they seldom slide down like others do. No snaps to come apart like my previous pants. This is why I got these and it has been a good choice.

                • Waist:
                • Feels true to size
                • Length:
                • Feels true to length

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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