Mountain Hardwear

Stretch Ozonic Pant - Men's

Great rain pants

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I use these riding to work in Japan. They are light weight and easy to get on and off due to the zippers on the sides that go all the way up to the knee. So far I really like them.

Horrible

Sizing is horribly inaccurate. In the past, quality and sizing were great. No belt loops to save money.

Field Tested

I've had these for a few months now and have used them snowshoeing, snow camping, backpacking, and walking the dog in the PNW. I think the Stretch Ozonic pant offers a good balance of weight, durability, and breathability. No, they're not as bomber as my GORE-TEX Pro pants, but they're more flexible, pack smaller, and don't weigh as much. I love the ability to vent the legs via side zips and the little pocket is a perfect size for a phone, trash, or other misc. items on the trail. On a recent section of the PCT it rained pretty solid for 2 days and these performed as well as hoped. If you've ever hiked in rain pants you know you'll eventually get damp from the outside or the inside...so maintain realistic expectations. I hiked comfortably in the rain all day by adjusting the vents based on weather and general material breathability...I can't say that for many other rain pants I've owned in the past.

Great but very delicate

Fit well and were comfortable. Unfortunately, after one mountaineering trip they are starting to tear. Specifically, the front pocket is ripping. Note, I haven't used the pockets for much beyond a phone or car keys.

OK for gentle rains

Very light weight, unlikely to handle significant weather. OK for gentle rains.

Great Rain Pants!

Great rain pants. Lightweight and flexible. I love that the leg zippers come almost to the top. The zippers make it easy to take of without getting totally muddy from my boots. Finally, I'm so glad that the draw string is not some tiny bungee cord that doesn't help keep my pants up. The shoestring draw string at the waist makes for a solid fit and my pants won't fall down.

Comfortably Stretchy

I worm my about 20 times in warm and cold weather. They have kept me dry and done really well at blocking the wind. I like to wear something else underneath the pants otherwise it feels a little clammy. Mine have little tabs at the bottom that I use with an elastic cord to keep them down, but I only need that on the very windiest days or went post holing through snow. I have a short inseam and they fit great.

Waterproof, windproof

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Med Short

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

185

But they ripped on one trip up Mt Washington. What a waste.

Long, too short

I ordered a large long inseam and that’s what tag said but they measured only 32 inches

Comfortable, Size/Shape Not for Me

The fabric is certainly supple and comfortable. The fit is a bit strange with these. The pant leg width is rather billowy and loose. The length is simply off. I ordered "regular" 32" inseam, but in reality it was more like a 30" inseam, so the size chart is off. The width is "too big", while the length is "too small". Mountain Hardwear took care of the return for me, and the customer service was great. Might just be not the right pant/fit for me. Can't comment on quality, though my son's Stretch Ozonic jacket has held up well over the years.