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REI Mistral Pants - Men\'s 30" InseamOnly At REI

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    REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam

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    The REI Mistral 30 in. soft-shell pants will keep you hiking comfortably through autumn's weather changes.

    • Water-resistant nylon/polyester/spandex blend withstands rugged use and remains windproof to 25 mph; because the fabric dries quickly, you won’t feel chilled or clammy
    • 4-way-stretch fabric, articulated knees and center gusset ensure comfortable movement
    • Jeans-style waistband, zipper fly and bonded belt loops
    • No waistband side seams; offset inseams prevent irritation
    • 11 in. leg zippers ease donning and removing bulky footwear
    • 2 zip hand pockets and 2 rear zip pockets
    • REI Mistral pants feature an active fit that ensures a full range of motion

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    Item 815993

    REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    Nylon / nylon blend
    68% nylon/23% polyester/9% spandex
    None
    No
    No
    No
    No
    30 inches
    No
    No
    1 lb. 1 oz.
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Shell fabric
    Shell lining fabric
    Windproof
    Waterproof
    Insulated
    Sun-protective fabric
    Inseam (in.)
    Convertible
    Side cargo pockets
    Average weight
    Gender

    REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam Customer Reviews

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam
     
    4.5

    (based on 12 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (12)
    • Lightweight (10)
    • Breathable (7)
    • Packs small / compresses (7)
    • High-quality material and stitching (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking (10)
      • Hiking (10)
      • Casual wear (8)
      • Camping (7)
      • Travel (7)
        • Waist:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          92% 

          (11 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          100% 

          (12 reviews)

          Feels too long

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

      Reviewed by 12 customers

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      4.0

      better with time

      By DrT

      from Petersburg AK

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Travel
        • Work

        Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

        second pair for me. I like that the back pockets now have zips. The only down side is there is only one color-black. i wear them for all kinds of stuff including working professional setting.

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

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Wonderful!!

        By GHarrisMom

        from Germantown, MD

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Travel
          • Work

          Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

          I have had several pairs of these pants over the years, through at least 3 redesigns. My favorite pair of comfortable pants for hiking, backpacking, and even work. I really wish they were more consistently available. It looks like they will be discontinued from what I can see on trying to order them - not happy about that!

          BTW - am a woman ordering man's pants because they provide better fit than the "women's" versions! Of course it would be nice if there were more larger-petite versions of the women's clothes!

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

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          comfortable and snazzy

          By BuffaloBoy

          from Utah

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • High-Quality Material and Stitching
          • Lightweight
          • Nice color
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking
            • Snowshoeing

            Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

            I am extremely pleased with these pants. I recently wore them ice climbing, with a base layer underneath, and found them flexible and comfortable with a harness on. Also, with a base layer underneath, they were the perfect light/breathable pants to wear while snowshoeing. I definitely don't regret buying them, and I look forward to wearing them during the spring.

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

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            comfortable but slim

            By Jerry Ch

            from NYC

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable

            Cons

            • No Odd Sizes
            • Slim Fit

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

            Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

            I just got the Mistral pants as a gift and they are so comfortable that I've started to wear them around the house even when I don't plan on going outside. One warning though ... I found them to be a little slim fitting (like wearing skinny jeans). I actually ended up sizing up, which I found to be a little loose. I wish they made odd sizes.

            • Waist:
            • Feels too small
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great pants

            By SCoutdoor Lover

            from Upstate, South Carolina

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Packable

            Cons

            • Can Stretch Out

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Camping
            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking
            • Travel
            • Work

            Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

            Great pants. Comfortable and light. I use these on business casual days, travel, outdoors in all but the coldest days (in the south). Can stretch out if you wear several days but snaps back after washing.

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

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Excellent pant for bike commuting

            By RayL

            from Carrboro, North Carolina

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

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

            Cons

            • Front Pockets Too Shallow
            • Only Five Belt Loops

            Best Uses

            • Bike commuting
            • Casual Wear

            Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

            I use these on my daily bike commute when the temperature drops to the low 50's F and colder. They keep me warm down to about 30F and I add a layer of thermal underwear with colder temps. These pants are perfect for my bike commute: They are black, so they won't show chain oil; They are stretchy, especially in the knees; They are windproof; They are water resistant; they dry quickly; and, They don't look like geeky bike pants. They could use two more belt loops, for a total of seven, and the front pockets could be about two inches deeper. Other than that, I am satisfied with this product.

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

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Wearing them right now as I write review

            By StevenThaw

            from Steve Thaw, Moraga, California

            About Me Professional/Guide

            See all my reviews

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

              This was a gift to myself. These pants wear like titanium. Use for all occasions. Wearing them as I write this review. Great investment at full price. Look sharp feel sharp wearing them.
              Steven Thaw, Moraga, California

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

              Comment on this review

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Light, good range of motion

              By Assaf Rahav

              from Bowie, MD

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking
                • Rock Climbing

                Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

                Light pants, suitable for summer hikes or possibly a top layer over a base layer in colder conditions.
                Reasonably ventilated and very comfortable. They do stretch a bit thanks to the spandex content, so the range of motion is quite good (convenient when trying to get a leg up during rock climbing).

                Could use some side cargo pockets since the climbing harness pretty much seals off the side pockets - but not a big deal.
                They do make a "swoosh" sound when you walk, if this kind of thing bothers you :)

                I did only use them twice so far so can't comment about durability.

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

                Comment on this review

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Excellent all weather pants

                By thewindnrain

                from Kansas City, Kansas

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Lightweight
                • Packable
                • Versatile
                • Water Resistant
                • Wind proof

                Cons

                • Poor Material or Construction
                • Weak Stitching

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Cold extreme
                • Hiking
                • Snow
                • Warm Weather

                Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

                Incredibly versatile pants, work very well in sub zero temperatures to block wind and snow when paired with a mid layer such as fleece. Not too hot on their own while active in 60 degree F weather. Resist water, but will absorb moisture if you sit down in the snow or rest on your knees. Best of all they look enough like normal pants to be worn around town on my hitchhiking trips.
                My only complaint is that after about a month of wearing them, several seams were becoming un-stitched. They still hold together as they are double seamed, but I will need to resew them eventually.

                • 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

                Definitely will buy another pair.

                By Peterpsc

                from Folsom, CA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Casual Wear
                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:

                  If you like pants that fit, are not bulky but are very comfortable, look good, withstand a good bit of wear and tear, you're going really enjoy these pants.

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

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