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Oct 27, 2009 at 10:11 am #1240622
I really want to pick up a lightweight rain pant, but these appear to be only available in XL. I normally wear a Medium. Can anyone tell me if this product is available, if there is a better product, where to buy it?
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:27 am #1540102I know the Marmot PreCip is a bit heavier, but how about these, Epic from Mt. Hardwear?
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Epic-Pant-Mens/MHW0372M.html
10 oz. but a good price:
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:36 am #1540105.
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:42 am #1540108DriDucks is it. There's nothing else I know of that's both 4 ozish and waterproof. Golite is no longer making the reed pant.
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:47 am #1540111.
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:03 am #1540116Not really unless you're careful and mostly on trails.
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:07 am #1540119So what is there from 4-5.5 oz that is waterproof and durable?
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:36 am #1540122Montane featherlite are not really waterPROOF, they are water REPELLENT, but pretty durable, windproof and ~4oz. I love mine. Not sure where you could buy in the US, their website is http://www.montane.co.uk. They might ship here, I bought mine while I was on vacation in UK. Good luck!
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:39 am #1540123Nothing that I know of if you want any breathability. If you just want waterproof, something made of silnylon would work.
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:44 am #1540125let that crotch breath!!
http://www.equinoxltd.com/the-gear/raingear/full-moon-ultralite-chaps.cfm
-Tim
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:52 am #1540129What about the MLD rain chaps? You need a longer jacket or poncho to cover your groin area, but the chaps are exceptionally light and waterproof.
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:53 am #1540130I just need a go to emergency solution for unexpected rain on a multi day backpack trip.
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:57 am #1540131My wind/rain jacket is a Marmot Essence.
Oct 27, 2009 at 12:01 pm #1540132I just get wet.
Oct 27, 2009 at 12:10 pm #1540137… shorts. Mike C! advocates rain "skirts" for me. I tried cutting the legs off a driducks and making a "kilt" thingy. Pretty good, actually, but your legs do get wet…
Oct 27, 2009 at 12:14 pm #1540139Golite discontinued the Reed Pant? That is very surprising, it was the "Gold Standard" of UL rain pants. Any reason as to why?
Oct 27, 2009 at 12:41 pm #1540148I use Montane Atomic Pants Lightest waterproof/breathable pants i could find. The latest model has a few changes from mine.
Oct 27, 2009 at 12:48 pm #1540151No idea. All of the new GoLite clothing (except some base layers) and the majority of the gear all got heavier for 2010.
Oct 28, 2009 at 5:43 am #1540374Oct 28, 2009 at 12:08 pm #1540491"Golite discontinued the Reed Pant? That is very surprising, it was the "Gold Standard" of UL rain pants. Any reason as to why?"
It seems to me that Golite is changing their focus from gear that is light (to carry) towards gear that is light on the planet (ie. environmentally friendly). That is their new slogan on their website and it jives with their updated products like the 2010 Jam that uses heavier recycled fabrics. It also explains their new RS (recycled synthetic) line of sleeping bags which will be out shortly.
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