Outdoor Research Foray and Aspire Pants

Description

For a lightweight, super waterproof pair of all-purpose Gore-Tex hiking rain pants, grab the Outdoor Research M’s Foray and W’s Aspire pants . These are the best rain pants for hiking when seriously wet backcountry conditions are expected. We choose them when all-day rain is in the forecast, and they’ve accompanied us all over the PNW. But they do great with any rainy outdoor activities, such as camping, or even just walking around the park. Weight : 10.7 oz Price : $180 Fabric : 2.5L, 50D polyester Gore-Tex Paclite Side Zippers: ¾ length Pros : Gore-Tex. ¾ side zippers. Excellent venting. Cons : Mid-tier weight. Construction & Features Built with 2.5L Gore-Tex Paclite, this is a good version of a widely replicated formula. The double separating ¾ length zippers run from ankle to mid-thigh. This allows for excellent ventilation as you hike in them. It also gives you the ability to take the rain pants on or off over shoes, even large ones. Other features include an adjustable waist, and the ability to stuff down into their own back pocket. Foray/Aspire are constructed with 50D polyester, which holds up well to abuse. However, we must ding them for being a bit on the heavy side. They’re too heavy to justify packing in less you expect lots of rain, and we would not prefer them for backpacking. Verdict All said and done, the Outdoor Research Foray and Aspire are an excellent and versatile pair of all purpose Gore-Tex rain pants. They are suitable for all outdoor activities, not just hiking and backpacking.