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    dave e
    BPL Member

    @hipass

    Locale: Los Angeles

    OK,i have some nice OR rainwind pants but they are bulky and weighty-side zips and snaps etc…Any ideas for some alternatives to these?Here s a pic of my pants:pants

    #2062445
    Serge Giachetti
    Spectator

    @sgiachetti

    Locale: Boulder, CO

    These are at the opposite side of the spectrum–very minimal. I don't have longterm experience with these, but after a couple packrafting trips, I'm quit happy. I don't expect them to last forever at 3.5 oz, but I'll be happy with a lighter pack on a number of trips if they last me a couple years. I don't use rain pants enough to warrant carrying an extra 8 oz.

    #2062504
    Max Dilthey
    Spectator

    @mdilthey

    Locale: MaxTheCyclist.com

    my 6oz GoLite Paclite Rain pants are great. Easy to get on over shoes, and very comortable. Packs down to the volume of a White Castle burger.

    #2062509
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    As I have previously reported, I like shell pants that are roughly half waterproof and half breathable. Most recently, I have sewn the Thru-Hiker Liberty Ridge Pants from the kit, and they were 2.37 ounces in my gradually expanding size. The only zippers are from the knee to the cuff so that you can pull them on over your boots.

    –B.G.–

    #2062584
    Jeremy Rardin
    Spectator

    @jearbear

    Locale: Cumberland Trail

    http://www.amazon.com/frogg-toggs-Ultra-light-Suit/dp/B007X5XB2Y

    My favorite rain/wind gear thus far. Jacket 6 oz pants 4 oz…best part? 20 bucks

    #2062586
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    Jeremy, these might be moderately lightweight, but they are not thought to be terribly durable. Well, I don't think anything is when you get this light.

    –B.G.–

    #2062588
    Brian Johns
    BPL Member

    @bcutlerj

    Locale: NorCal

    Luke's offers everything from PAC-Lite Goretex to Silnylon and Pertex. He has Breathable, WP/B and wind resistant offerings. I am with bob. I don't like rain pants, and I prefer, like Dale, simple. My favorite pants are nylon about the weight if Pertex or a little heavier, with elastic waist and ankles, slash pockets. I have the Montbell dynamo and like them but they are long on me. My old Golite Trunk pamts are my favorite year round.

    #2062589
    J Dos
    BPL Member

    @damager

    Locale: Redwoods of Santa Cruz Mts

    When I lived and hiked in SoCal, I never wore rain pants, just wind pants. I bought a pair of Montbell Dynamo wind pants 2 years ago and they are still going strong. They are simple and surprisingly durable. My size M weigh 2.72 oz on my scale.

    BPL member Dale Wambaugh posted an alternative to the MB pants, from a site called Dance World. They are basically the same materials. The size L weigh 3.5 ounces. A few BPL members have posted favorable reviews. Here's a link to the pants:
    http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_701.html?camp=Froogle_701&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=701&utm_campaign=Pro

    BTW, I am not affiliated with Dance World, though I do have amazing grace and sculpted limbs, so the assumption can be forgiven.

    #2062595
    Billy Ray
    Spectator

    @rosyfinch

    Locale: the mountains

    For summer in the Sierra I like a rain skirt, er, kilt… don't mind if my legs get wet from the knee down and the ventilation is great…

    available in sil/ny, cuben, or nylon from various vendors…
    I've also made my own… very easy to do.. and cheap!

    b

    #2062602
    Dale Emery
    BPL Member

    @emeryd

    Locale: Montana

    I have used the GoLite Tumalo Rain Pants for the last two years, they are holding up great. My son stole them to bike to school in Golden. They weigh 7 oz and are $50.00 when they have them in stock.

    #2063598
    Lindsey Sommer
    Spectator

    @lgsommer

    I second the above comment on the rain kilt! I use the ULA one, and while it makes quite a fashion statement, it folds up small and is easy to get on without having to step into anything. If you're okay with looking slightly silly, it's definitely worth checking out!

    http://www.ula-equipment.com/product_p/rain-kilt.htm

    #2063627
    Jason Elsworth
    Spectator

    @jephoto

    Locale: New Zealand

    If it's going to be wet, cold and windy I take some Rab Demand event pants. Otherwise I use a rain kilt

    #2063668
    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Better than a rain quilt.

    ; )

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