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The lightweight soft-shell women's Mistral pants are perfect for hiking and travel in mild to cool conditions. See the sights as you walk through town, then continue right on into the foothills.

Water-resistant nylon/spandex blend is windproof to 23 mph; takes on rugged use and moves sweat through the fabric, so you won’t feel chilled or clammy
Sleek cut and mobile design: Articulated knees, 4-way stretch and crotch gusset make movement easy
Lower leg zippers allow easy entry over footwear
Front and rear zippered pockets
Relaxed, athletic fit

Imported.

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REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular Customer Reviews

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REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular

2.8

(based on 23 reviews)

32%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (13)
Breathable (11)
Comfortable (11)
Packs small / compresses (11)
High-quality material and stitching (7)

Cons

Poor fit (8)

Best Uses

Hiking (16)
Casual wear (13)
Travel (13)
Backpacking (12)
Camping (11)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  52%
  (11 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  75%
  (15 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual/ recreational (8), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Sep

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I agree-this WAS the perfect pant

By beansong

from Riverside, RI

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Packable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I agree with the prior reviewer. This WAS the perfect pant.

I wear last year's model every day unless it is too hot for pants: the attractive fit and accurate length (petite doesn't need hemming), zipper pockets, breathability, stretchy comfort, durability, and water resistance are all FANTASTIC--and black goes with everything!

They are perfect for everything from bike commuting to pretending you are dressed up, and everything in between.

True, the flexed knee design is not for everyone, but overall they rate 5 stars IMO, worth owing 4 pairs-- 2 for now and 2 for someday--because the design and fabric are so good, offsetting the cost (even on sale, they're expensive.)

Sadly, this year's model is a DUD, for me: the fabric is more of a dark grey, the pocket flaps actually make it difficult to use the pockets, and the petite is several inches longer. ARGH!!

They might work for you, but I won't buy any more this year, as I had planned, unless REI brings back the old model (which I have tried to find--sell me yours? )

Dear REI, *please* listen to your customers (unanimous to-date) and BRING BACK THE 2008 MODEL, because we want to buy more of them now, and give you 5 stars!!

Jul

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

REI was crazy to change this pant

By Heather northwest hiker

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Poor Material or Construction

Best Uses

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I bought the original mistral pant this spring and couldn't say enough good about them! I loved them so much I asked for a second pair for my birthday. I received them yesterday and REI has left out everything I loved about them. First of all huge mistake to change the fabric - Schoeller fabric was soft and quiet. Inside the waist had a band of reinforced fabric that keeps the waist from relaxing and stretching out. The pockets are postioned too far forward on the new design and the leg zippers have a redundant fabric flap. The biggest disappointment is the fabric - it is rustly and loud and nowhere near the quality of Schoeller. I will be returning these pants.

Mar

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Who ask for design change?

By mt.jumper

from Redmond, Oregon

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Hiking
Snowshoeing

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I purchased these pants for my wife since I have two pair that I wear for rock climbing, mountaineering and snowshoeing. They are fantastic. However, they did not work at all for her. And after reading other comments, have not worked well for many others. This low rise, huge waist is terrible. Fit is fine until the waist which if you pull them up where they should be, they are to loose and she was continually pulling them up! Not much fun when climbing! Took them back and will not buy again until they change. Ask your customer before you make such a drastic change to what was a good product!

Jan

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bad design

By snowshoe Colorado

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight

Cons

Low rise waist
Stretches out
Won't stay zipped

Best Uses

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I have friends who raved about these pants so I bought them but turns out they have the old model. The low rise waist of this new design is too low and shirts do not stay tucked in. The spandex gives too much around the waist and they do not stay up. Zipper will not stay zipped. Fit great in the store and then they stretch out way too big around the waist as you wear them.

Feb

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not everywoman loves low rise

By Backcountry CO woman

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I was in REI today looking for the exact Mistral pant I bought 4 years ago and couldn't find it; everything is low rise, and I'm an over 50 but still trim adventurer that likes the classic waist. I sadly had to leave without the pant that I wear almost every day in the winter because the new one doesn't fit nearly as well. The old one is great to walk, snowshoe, just hang out or go downtown in. Bring back the old Mistral in regular waist sizing and the old material that isn't noisy!

Nov

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bring back the older design!

By Yosemite Kristin

from Yosemite

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I loved the mistral REI pants that I bought two years ago. I LIVED in them all winter: great for staying warm outside, nice enough looking to wear to work, took them trekking in Nepal, wore them skiing and hiking. They were my dream winter pants. So when I got these new ones last week I was sad to see that they are way too long, and too big in the waist. I don't think I've gotten smaller. I was also surprised that the fabric felt thicker and had a noisy quality. I liked the old back pockets better--they seemed less bulky, maybe they didn't have the zipper and the flap. I would love to find the older pants and buy two pairs.

Nov

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not the same

By codoc

from colorado

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I agree with everyone else. I live in my old Mistrel pants. When I ordered the new ones I was disappointed. I would love to see the old ones come back and I would buy more.

Oct

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

too noisy, too long

By mchiker

from Minnesota

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Packable

Cons

Poor Material or Construction
Too long
Too wide at ankle

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I agree with the previous entries on these pants. I bought them to replace my older REI hiking/walking/outdoor pants that are 4 yrs old and wearing thin. Thought I had found a good replacement but I am disappointed after getting these home. These pants are too wide at the ankle, way too long and very noisy when walking/hiking..."rustly" like the other reviewer said. REI...please bring back the previous models! I will be returning these pants.

Nov

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bring Back the original Mistral Pant...

By Woodsworker

from Eastern WA

About Me Professional/Guide

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
High-Quality Material and Stitching

Cons

Bad zipper covers
Poor Fit
Unstable waistband

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

I have a pair of the origianl REI Mistral pants in a size 10 regular. I live in them in all but the summer months. Mine are getting shabby from so much wear. I bought a pair of the new version, and I agree with the many other reviewers that REI needs to bring back the old pants. The original fabric was softer and quieter. The gross grain ribbon inside the waistband kept it from stretching out. I didn't care for the belt loops so I removed them and installed a webbing belt INSIDE the waistband. The front pocket zippers on the new version have awkward, forward-facing flaps. I don't like them and I'm considdering cutting them off! (A scary thing to do on [$] pants). Unlike the origianl, the new version has zippers on the back pockets. That makes an uncomfortable lump right under my pack belt. The old pants with no zippers on the back pockets are just fine. I found the ankle zippers did work with my ski boots. A gusset behind the zipper that covers the boot would be good. The low rise waist on the new version is a bad idea for my 50+, but trim, body. The origianls fit so many of us so well. Please, REI clothing buyers, hear our cry and bring back the original REI Mistral pants. They will sell well. Look at all of our reviews!

Sep

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Does REI pay attention to these reviews?

By jnjablon

from Wilmette, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

noisy
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Women's Regular:

It seems obvious that the response to this product is poor. I agree with the other reviewers. However, I expect that REI is simply ignoring the comments. Why not bring back the pants we all love . . . even if you have to charge a little more?