Helium Rain Pant - Men's
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Why We Like The Helium Rain Pant
Outdoors offer something magical and captivating in the wetter months with fields of fog, and ever-changing landscapes during heavy rain clouds. The Outdoor Research Helium Rain Pant protects from the damp so you can comfortably enjoy the environment. Lightweight and packable to fit in a small pocket, the Helium Rain Pant offers easy-carry packability for thru-hikers and fall-weather landscape photographers.
Details
- Waterproof and windproof barrier for wet weather outings
- Nylon ripstop shell holds up against vigorous trekking and adventuring
- Fully sealed seams complete the weather-proofing construction
- Ankle zippers close down well over gaitors and boots
- Packable into its rear pocket for easy storage
- Item #ODRZ8AO
- Material
- Pertex Shield Diamond Fuse (100% nylon), 30D ripstop
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Fit
- regular
- Inseam
- 32in
- Leg Opening
- ankle zippers
- Pockets
- back pocket (stuff sack)
- Waist
- elastic, drawcord, gripper tape
- Reflective
- logo
- Claimed Weight
- [large] 6.7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 54 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 27, 2024
Top Rated for Ultra Light Hikers
Same material as the Helium Rain Jacket. Sizing is perfect. Keeps me dry for short periods of time. Don't expect these to keep you dry all day! They work for an hour or so then wet through, but that's expected. These are excellent for through hiking when weight means everything!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 11, 2024
Good foul-weather pants
Seem to fit true to size. I'm 5'10" 160lbs and wear 30/32 pants. These fit over most of my pants without a problem and I haven't had any issues with movement restriction. These have been a great addition to my foul weather gear for my boat.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 9, 2024
Great gear if you prioritize weight over staying dry
Pay close attention to the waterproof rating on this. The weight savings and packability come with a tradeoff. Anything more than a light drizzle and the rain will quickly soak through. Would not recommend if you plan on taking into the backcountry in the cold/wet months
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 27, 2024
Lightweight rain gear keeping me dry
Very impressed with the waterproofing for such a lightweight pant. I bought these primarily for bike commuting in the northwest coast of British Columbia and they've kept me completely dry with water coming from all directions. The large/tall are a perfect fit for me (6'4" 175lbs). Have yet to trial these on extended hikes, but I'm optimistic that the light weight and solid waterproofing will make them a good addition to the gear. Only change I would make right now would be to have a front pocket rather than a rear pocket. Will see if they are durable in the long term, but I've been using an OR rain jacket for the past 6 years and it's still keeping me dry so hopefully these pants meet that standard.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 24, 2024
Lightweight
Convenient to just put it in your bag and take it out when it rains.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 31, 2024
Great pants!
Used them is heavy rain with a good coat and they worked wonderfully. Pricey but with the purchase
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 3, 2024
Helium pant
Bought these to add to my biking/ hiking pack. Been carrying the jacket around for years and has been great during bouts of rain on the trail . The pants will complete the kit . I sized up so I could wear over my hiking pants and they fit great. Expect to get many years from these pants if the jacket is any indication.They both pack down incredibly small and are a great piece of kit.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
December 1, 2023
Perfect for those unexpected downpours
These pants fold up into their pocket and take up very little space, which is great because I keep them in my toptube bag on my bike for those unexpected downpours. They are a perfect balance between waterproof and breathable for active pursuits in unsavory weather.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
September 15, 2023
Excellent Pant
I brought these pants along on a recent multi-day hike. I needed something lightweight, waterproof and breathable, these fit the bill. They pack down to take up almost no space and weight next to nothing. On our second day I got to try them out as we went from sun to showers pretty quickly. They did fit over my hiking pants okay, but I would recommend sizing up 1x from whatever you would normally buy. On the 3rd and 4th day it snowed and rained(respectively) and I ended up just wearing the pants over a set of merino thermals which worked like magic. I was never feeling like I was overheating at all, never noticed any moisture buildup and stayed bone dry from the elements. I did have some solid wear in the area around the hip belt for my pack and would maybe suggest OR add some small amount of heavier material in those areas. All in all, would highly recommend these pants for the weight and space limited.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
November 26, 2022
Not Waterproof
These pants are ok, and if I'm in the rain for a brief period, all is well. If I spend more than an hour or so in the rain, however, the pants soak through and my clothes beneath get wet.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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