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    REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite

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    Item # 785627

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    The REI Taku petite pants are a versatile option for your backcountry pursuits. Waterproof, breathable stretch fabric provides the ultimate in comfort and the ultimate in protection.

    • Great for aerobic activities in cold conditions when you may encounter windy, wet weather; use them for alpine touring, climbing, snowshoeing and spring skiing
    • Seam-taped, breathable 3-layer REI Elements® laminate blocks rain and winds to 60 mph; high-wear areas are reinforced to resist abrasion
    • 4-way stretch fabrics, articulated knees, gusseted crotch and athletic fit allow unrestricted movement
    • Internal back elastic belt adjusts waist circumference with shaped rip-and-stick tabs; zip fly and snap closure
    • Soft, brushed tricot waistband lining wicks moisture away from body
    • Thigh vents allow air movement and help regulate body temperature
    • Lower leg zippers with 3 in. wide gussets fit easily over footwear; hem drawcords cinch the fit
    • 2 hand pockets feature welded, water-resistant zippers; rear pocket has flap closure

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    REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    Polyester / polyester blend
    (Main body) polyester ripstop/(crotch gusset, side panels, back yoke) polyester interlock
    Polyester
    Yes
    Yes
    REI Elements 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate
    No
    No
    29 inches
    No
    No
    21.5 ounces
    Women's
    Fabric type
    Shell fabric
    Shell lining fabric
    Windproof
    Waterproof
    Type of waterproofing
    Insulated
    Sun-protective fabric
    Inseam (in.)
    Convertible
    Side cargo pockets
    Average weight
    Gender

    REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite Customer Reviews

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    REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite
     
    4.4

    (based on 14 reviews)

    93%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Breathable (10)
    • High-quality material and stitching (10)
    • Comfortable (8)
    • Lightweight (7)
    • Good size/fit (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking (9)
      • Camping (5)
      • Skiing (5)
      • Snowshoeing (5)
      • Backpacking (4)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (4 reviews)

          Feels too large

           
        • Waist:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (10 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          80% 

          (8 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (9), Casual/ recreational (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (7)

      Reviewed by 14 customers

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      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      REI FINALLY gets it RIGHT

      By kimg924

      from Utah

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Good Fit
      • Good Petite Proportions
      • Lightweight
      • Quality construction
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Freezing Conditions
        • Hiking
        • Skiing
        • SNOWSHOEING

        Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

        REI finally gets everything right! This pant is competitive with brands like Outdoor Research, MSR, Arcteryix, etc. HIGH quality windproof, water-resistant fabric, extremely well made (unusual for REI average construction), and they actually got petite proportions right this time.

        I have nothing even slightly negative to say about this pant. Worth every penny. I use them for hiking and snowshoeing at 7,000 to 11,000 feet with either just one base layer or extra fleece for two layers. Windproof, extremely water resistant (powder just blows right off).

        And did I mention the fit? That's probably my favorite thing about these pants. Perfect length. Adjustable waist. Room for hips without "diaper butt." No too baggy in the thighs like other REI pants. COMFORTABLE.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Holding up Well

        By mountaintopper

        from Juneau, AK

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • High-Quality Material and Stitching

        Cons

        • Slightly heavy

        Best Uses

        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Skiing
        • Snowshoeing

        Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

        I am 5'6'' and 140lb, and these pants (I got size 12p) fit like they were tailored for me! Their adjustable waist is wonderful, thigh vents a savior. I push myself hard to hike fast up the mountains, but unless it's over 55 degrees and raining, I'm not too hot in these pants if I just wear a pair of shorts underneath. I have full range of mobility, and I can easily fit a pair of warm fleece pants underneath for the days on the skiing slopes. I love the fact that I don't get wet from sweat in these pants.

        And did I mention how dry I always am? After spending 4 months on a slow moving ski lift in snaining conditions, I've never gotten wet. I've had the pants over a year, and recently they kept my legs dry during a rain and hail storm that made it through my Arc'teryx pro-shell rain jacket. They've passed the test of pelting rain and biking. I've yet to see them fail.

        I am a little tired of the expansion zippers at the ankles-I just wish REI had put in a normal zipper instead of just expanding the bottoms of the pants. However, there is a draw-cord around the bottoms, and that does come in handy. It would also be nice if the soft-shell material was a little lighter. I'm planning a backpacking trip, and I am counting every ounce, and these are a bit heafty.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great for walking the dogs on cold night

        By Tom and Emily

        from Nashville, TN

        About Me Casual Adventurer

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        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

              I agree with the other reviewer, the leg length actually fits petite sizes. I'm 5'1 and the size small petite is a pretty good fit. I haven't worn this for outdoor sports yet, but it's been in the low 30's at night and these pants over a pair of leggings keep me very warm, so much so that I don't mind walking an extra block or two at night with the dogs (I usually rush my walks in cold weather). So the dogs love them too. However, I have about 10# to loose--so the waist just fits. I.e., the waist does have velcro on the outside so you can cinch it tighter . . . but otherwise, there's no elasticity in the belt.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Great pants with one flaw

              By rain or shine

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

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              Pros

              • High-Quality Material and Stitching
              • Waterproof
              • Windproof

              Cons

              • Bulky
              • Chafes
              • Not Enough Pockets or Features

              Best Uses

              • Skiing
              • Snowshoeing

              Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

              I really wanted to love these pants. I bought them because they're wind and waterproof -- and my husband loves the men's version.

              The fit was fantastic for me - I'm a 6P and always have an issue with needing pants hemmed, but not with these.

              As someone who always is cold, I thought these would be great. That said, even hiking in very windy, cold conditions, I found myself sweating in these pants. My husband has the men's version and they are fantastic with zips mid-leg to allow for ventilation; unfortunately, the women's vents are more on the hips and do not help all that much (lower on the leg would be ideal - like on the men's). The other issue with zips on the hips is that unless you are in cold enough weather to wear a thin liner underneath, the zipper can chafe/cut with each step up when hiking uphill. The pants truly fit well, so I think just changing that position of that venting would help immensely. The pants are heavy, but I was willing to carry them along for the hope of staying warm, dry and comfortable. Unfortunately, these didn't work for me this time but I'm hopeful a future rev on them will, so I'll keep watching/trying future versions.

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Too Long

              By plantnplay

              from Houston Texas

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • High-Quality Material and Stitching

              Cons

              • Too long

              Best Uses

                Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

                I'm petite 5ft (maybe 1/2in less). Love the way these are made, but is at least 2in too long. Have to return. Was buying these for a trip to Canada.

                • Waist:
                • Feels true to size
                • Length:
                • Feels too long
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                love them

                By cats

                from Pa

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

                  I bought these for a trip to Banff Canada for skiing..... They are not bulky and when layered with warm under leggings,they were fantastic. It was -12C out and i was mostly warm...... I bought the petite size and the length was perfect. Im 5'3''

                  • Waist:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Blown away

                  By duh

                  from Seattle, WA

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Great fit
                  • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                  • Lightweight
                  • Packable
                  • Weather-proof

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Hiking
                    • Skiing
                    • Snowshoeing

                    Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

                    Wow!!! Got these for my wife (5'1'') and she says they are the best piece of outdoor clothing she has ever owned. Absolute gem. Comfortable and fits her great. The performance in the outdoor, especially in snowy condition, is unreal.

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

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Best I could find

                    By Connie and the dogs

                    from BC Canada

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Breathable
                    • Durable
                    • Good Fit
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual Wear
                      • Freezing Conditions
                      • Travel
                      • Wet Weather

                      Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

                      I like to go backpacking with my partner. I also train German Shepherd Dogs. Took these pants with me to Germany for dog training. They are awesome--tough, lightweight, move with you and breathable. I wear them over silk long johns. Perfect for tought winter pursuits.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                       
                      5.0

                      These pants are awesome!

                      By soccerdog

                      from san francisco, ca

                      About Me Avid Adventurer

                      See all my reviews

                      Site Member

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Camping
                        • Hiking
                        • Running
                        • Snowshoeing

                        Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

                        This is my second pair of Taku pants. They are great. I use them for everything from running in the rain to snowshoeing. They are waterproof and windproof. I have hiked through some nasty sticker bushes and the pants are still intact. They are really well made.

                        • Waist:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Length:
                        • Feels true to length
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No
                         
                        4.0

                        For outdoor fun!

                        By AKV

                        from Santa Clara

                        About Me Avid Adventurer

                        See all my reviews

                        Pros

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

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Backpacking
                          • Camping
                          • Hiking
                          • sailing
                          • Skiing
                          • Snowshoeing

                          Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

                          I love these pants! I use them outside in a foul weather, hiking when it's cold and windy and skiing. I don't like most ski pants because they're so bulky and heavy, and too wide from the waist. I can add layers if it's cold or just wear light underwear if it's warmer! The only thing that could be better is the length. I didn't realize this is a petite style, so that's probably why they are a bit short even though I'm not a tall person (5'6"). I like the adjustable waist band a lot too although these fit me perfectly as they are.

                          • Waist:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Length:
                          • Feels too short
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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