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REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite

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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 Customer Reviews

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REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite

4.4

(based on 16 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Breathable (12)
High-quality material and stitching (11)
Comfortable (10)
Lightweight (7)
Good size/fit (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (11)
Backpacking (6)
Camping (6)
Skiing (5)
Snowshoeing (5)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (12 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  83%
  (10 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)

Reviewed by 16 customers

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Nov

2012

4.0

Great Petite Fit

By Asian Chick

from Southern Oregon

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Not Enough Pockets or Features

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

I am petite & Curvy and the waist cincher makes the pants fit perfectly. Material is thicker than ACME/Mistral making the pants heavy but waterproof & windproof.
Vent zips are in odd place. ?need or use? Would trade them for thigh pockets.
Leg zips have very small pulls, there are not strings (you can add them).

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Mar

2012

5.0

Perfect

By Dogma

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
High-Quality Material and Stitching

Cons

noisy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

I bought these specifically for my first trip to Iceland in March. I wore them while doing various activities including walking around Reykjavik, hiking and even wore them on a glacier walk/climb. They were comfortable and kept me dry and warm (I did wear a thin base layer under them for the glacier activity). I love these pants! They're worth the price. The only negtive is that they are a little "loud" due to the material when I walk, but they make up for it with how dry and warm they keep me.

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Dec

2011

5.0

These pants are awesome!

By soccerdog

from Truckee, ca

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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.

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Nov

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

For outdoor fun!

By AKV

from Santa Clara

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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.

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Nov

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Too Long

By plantnplay

from Houston Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

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Mar

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Great pants with one flaw

By rain or shine

from Seattle, WA

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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.

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Mar

2011

5.0

Great pants for cool, wet weather

By roxanapeace

from Spokane, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Casual Wear
Dog walking
Hiking
Ice fishing

Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

These pants fit the bill perfectly for everything I was looking for:

I'm short (5' 2") and they fit perfectly
They're waterproof
They're windproof (up to 60 mph!)
They are soft inside and can be worn alone in somewhat warmer weather, but there is plenty of room for long underwear and another pair of insulating pants for colder activities like ice fishing.

They are perfect for the dog park, when muddy dogs rub and jump on me, or disc golf when I have to sit on wet benches or rocks to wait my turn.

I read a review that they were noisy... yes, they are a little "swishy", but nothing that has bothered me.

The only thing that I think is weird are the zippers on the hips for "ventilation." When unzipped, if you are not wearing longjohns, these "thigh vents" expose your entire bare thigh! Kinda weird. (Would be okay on the trail with no one around I guess.)

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Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

love them

By cats

from Pa

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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''

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Nov

2010

4.0

Great wet and wind pants.

By katie la senderista

from Madrid, Spain

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
High-Quality Material and Stitching
Packable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Hiking

Comments about REI Taku Pants - Women's Petite:

I had an older pair of REI rain pants that had stopped being waterproof, and these have been an awesome (if better) replacement.

I haven't worn them through a whole winter yet, but they've kept me warm and dry on numerous wet day hikes and once during an unplanned night in a cold, wet shelter at altitude. I'm curious to see how they'll hold up on long, snowy days in the mountains.

They fit really well--sizing is perhaps a bit on the big size, but the length is PERFECT, which is very exciting for we 5'2" people.

They're not especially lightweight--I opted for my old rain pants to stick in my pack for a month-long traverse in the Pyrenees this summer.

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Oct

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Holding up Well

By mountaintopper

from Squamish, BC

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.