Helium Rain Pant - Women's
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Helium Rain Pant
Sometimes, deciding to continue with plans on a cloudy day works out fine. Other times, you spend a day (or several) trying to stay optimistic in the face of leaky tents, socked-in summits, and soggy clothes. Though there's no way of knowing exactly which way things will go, you can be prepared for the worst case scenario. Pack the Outdoor Research Helium Rain Pants along with you when the skies are unpredictable, and pull it on quickly over your hiking shorts if things take a turn for the wet and rainy. This waterproof pant will make sure you stay dry through quick passing showers and longer storm systems alike, and it easily stows inside of its own pocket, so you can stash it back in your pack if the skies decide to clear.
Details
- Embrace a rainy weekend outside with this waterproof pant
- Regular fit made to be layered over hiking clothes
- Durable nylon ripstop fabric can handle days on the trail
- Fully sealed 2.5-layer waterproof membrane blocks out rain
- Carabiner loop hangs onto your climbing gear
- Ankle zippers allow you to slip the pant on in a hurry
- Item #ODRZ8CZ
- Material
- [membrane/laminate] Pertex Shield Diamond Fuse (2.5-layer), [face fabric] 30D ripstop
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Fit
- regular
- Inseam
- [x-small] 30in, [small] 30.5in, [medium] 31in, [large] 32in, [x-large] 33in
- Pockets
- 1 back stuff
- Waist
- elastic, adjustable drawcord
- Reflective
- logo
- Claimed Weight
- 6.1oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
2.5 based on 14 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 4, 2024
Soaked thru in misty/drizzly weather
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- S
- Height:
- 5' 4"
- Weight:
- 125
Don't buy these. The are not waterproof - the moisture soaked thru on a 30' walk in mildly wet conditions. Also, the fit is terrible. They should be made to fit over clothing but the waist is too tight even though the rest of the pants fit OK. Very disappointed and should have read the reviews that said, ominously, NOT WATERPROOF...LEAKED IMMEDIATELY...nice color, though. I got them b/c I wanted rainpants that weren't black.
February 3, 2024
Not waterproof
Soaked through. Hard to get dry for the next day's hike
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
November 7, 2023
Leaked immediately
From the first wear, these pants were leaking through the membrane. After one quick walk (less than 30 minutes) in moderate rain, the water had seeped through the membrane at the front of both thighs, leaving my pants underneath soaked. This worsened in the second and third wear. I'm hoping this can be resolved through warranty as it's clearly a defect, but I won't be repurchasing.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 19, 2023
Least durable rain pant I've ever owned
After many years with my Marmot rain pants and one very fun butt slide down snow, it was time for me to invest in new rain pants. I could not have been much more disappointed by these :( I wore these 4-5 times on a single backpacking trip, with no extreme or unusual use (no butt sliding this time!). The entire seat is now fraying and torn open in 2 places. I sat still on flat slabs of rock a couple times while cooking, but otherwise only wore these while lounging in camp or hiking. NOT DURABLE AT ALL :( I'd recommend Marmot instead.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
October 11, 2022
Too long
I'm 5'7" but these rain pants seemed designed for someone about 6'! You can't hem these with the zipper so I had to put a tuck right below the knee. I should have returned for a smaller size but did not have time. Just be aware that these may run long for you.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 22, 2022
Awesome lightweight rain pants
Comfy and light, shaving ounces off my pack, and still makes a comfy pillow when its dry.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
October 27, 2021
Lightweight and kept me dry!
Wore these foraging for mushrooms in Oregon's coastal range. These kept me dry and cozy as I walked through rain and wet brush for hours
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
July 11, 2021
Great for over tights
These fit really well over thinner pants or tights, but consider sizing up if you need them to fit over work pants in the field.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
June 1, 2021
Do not buy these pants
Useless from the first use. Inner cuff disintegrated like paper then all the seams wore through like paper
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 9, 2021
Tear easy! Sad
I loved the idea of these pants as they are light and compact but they tore quickly on the second hike I took them on.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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