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REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam

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The REI Ultra Light 30 in. length pants are not only ultra light, they're ultra useful as well. Whether on your feet or on your bike, you'll be ready for unexpected squalls.

  • This season's Ultra Lights are made from a new fabric that makes them softer, quieter and more resistant to abrasion; 2-way stretch adds to overall comfort
  • Lightweight Elements® 2.5-layer nylon taffeta is waterproof, breathable and windproof to 60 mph; seams are sealed for complete protection
  • Elastic drawcord waist
  • Articulated knees allow comfortable range of motion with no tugging
  • Lower legs have zipper openings for easy on/off; seam-sealed plackets with snap closures protect zippers
  • Front hand pockets feature bonded flaps for protection from moisture
  • Comes with a stuff sack

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REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Hiking
Nylon / nylon blend
Nylon taffeta
Nylon
Yes
Yes
REI Elements 2.5 layer waterproof breathable coating
No
No
30 inches
No
No
11 ounces
Men'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 Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam Customer Reviews

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REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam
 
4.5

(based on 22 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • High-quality material and stitching (19)
  • Lightweight (19)
  • Comfortable (18)
  • Packs small / compresses (17)
  • Breathable (9)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (17)
    • Backpacking (16)
    • Camping (15)
    • Casual wear (4)
    • Cycling (4)
      • Waist:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        95% 

        (19 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        95% 

        (20 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (14), Casual/ recreational (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (20)

    Reviewed by 22 customers

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    5.0

    Perfect for a quick pair of ski pants...

    By IsaCrashley

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

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    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • High-Quality Material and Stitching
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Not Enough Pockets or Features

    Best Uses

    • Hiking
    • Snowboardingskiing

    Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

    I am actually a girl who was in desperate need of skiing pants, but since I hadn't been skiing in 12 years, didn't really want to spend the money on new gear. I found these at REI and they were PERFECT (and incredibly affordable). Let me tell you, after having not been on the slopes in 12 years, I put these pants to the test because I fell...a lot. I wore thermals, insulated running pants, with the ultralight pants over the top and not once did I ever feel the wind or cold. The pants never got wet. They move incredibly well. The bottom of the pants have zipper and button closures that are ideal for pulling over boots. The only downside for me was there there just wasn't enough pockets. Other than that, I couldn't be more pleased.

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

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Great Pants

    By x-c guy

    from Spokane, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • High-Quality Material and Stitching

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

        These pants are exactly what I was looking for -- water resistant, comfortable, and on the outlet site. Didn't want tights, I'm not that keen a skier, just wanted something I could wear a few times a week that would hold up and provide some protection. So far it's fitting the bill.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Prompt delivery, arrived in perfect condition

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

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Rain Pants from Heaven

        By Mountain Man2

        from Wilton, CT

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • High-Quality Material and Stitching
        • Packable

        Cons

        • Not Enough Pockets or Features

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

        Used the REI rainpants for trek up Mt. Washington. They were rated to 60 mph for wind and had breathable fabric. Performed well and kept me warm and insulated form high winds. Good fit. Wish they had a full leg zipper so I could get them on and off quickly without having to remove my boots.

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

        Comment on this review

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Versatile pants

        By JeffMtn

        from Denver, CO

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Poor Fit

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Hiking
        • Snowshoeing

        Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

        These are pretty versatile (3+ season) pants and a great deal for the price. I've used them to climb quite a few peaks in various conditions: from sunny and windy to glissading and snowshoeing they pretty much do it all. Super light, waterproof, and they pack down to almost nothing, which makes it an easy decision to bring them along even on days where you probably won't need them.

        Only a few minor problems: 1 - sizing; I normally wear a medium, but was swimming in the medium and had to go with the small so check the sizes first. 2 - Not as wind resistant as I had originally hoped, but then again you probably wouldn't want to use these as winter mountaineering (or ski) pants anyways, 3 - they don't breathe as well as I'd hoped, so go light on the layering underneath them.

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

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Rain Protection

        By Pedalingharv

        from Gold Beach, Oregon

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Camping
          • Cycling
          • Hiking
          • Running

          Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

          I bought these pants, one pair for my wife, one for myself in anticipation of the rains since my wife and I are wintering on the coast of Oregon. The day after their super quick delivery it rained. I ended up both mountain biking and hiking in the pant and stayed totally dry and comfortable. Rain and wind, bring it on, these rain pants do their job!!!!

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

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          It's good to be dry.

          By chrystaldietz

          from Portland Oregon

          About Me Environmentalist

          See all my reviews

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Not breathable

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Cycling
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

          I bring these pants when I go hiking and cycling. They fit real well over whatever other pants I am wearing. When I am cycling in the pouring rain I stay dry and I can adjust them around my shoes. When I am hiking in the wet conditions I stay warm and dry.They also pack up real well and are light weight for backpacking.

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

          Comment on this review

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Excellent Waterproof Pant

          By A Colorado Backpacker

          from Denver, CO

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Skiing

            Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

            Finding a pant that fits me right is not easy. I was delighted that these pants fit and they don't droop on me while engaged in outdoor activities. I use these pants for skiing and backpacking. With a pair of long underwear, they keep me quite toasty. These pants are durable, lightweight, waterproof and comfortable. I hope REI doesn't modify or discontinue this product.

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

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            I would buy this product again and again

            By Wildwood Will

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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            Site Member

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

              Works just like it is supposed to.

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

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great so Far

              By georgecgaines

              from Missoula, MT

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Camping
                • Hiking

                Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

                I've not yet had the chance to test these as rain pants, but I pull them on over my shoes and shorts to walk to the gym now that it's cold. They're a great extra minimal barrier for wind and cold, and pull right back over my shoes once I get inside. They seem a bit longer than the 30 they're supposed to be, but this will be fine when I'm wearing boots. They don't pack tiny, but they pack pretty small, and seem more durable than lighter weight pants but are cheaper than the Marmot Precip.

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

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Great pair pants

                By Firefighter 17 the Backpacker

                from Fort Wainwright, Alaska

                About Me Avid Adventurer

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                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Casual Wear
                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about REI Ultra Light Pants - Men's 30" inseam:

                  Great pair of pants, wore these in the deep south during major rainstorms. I wore these In Alaska while hike in -10 weather, wore them while I wa sledding with my boy, wore them hiking in 2foot deep snow.
                  Easy on, waterproof, warm, does great job at blocking wind. These pants are outstanding!!! For light weight cold weathe or wet weather travel.

                  • Waist:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

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