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|  Average Rating: 3 out of 5 No. of Reviews: 8 RRP: £100 Year: 2003 Description: Lightweight waterproof pant with Gore-Tex Paclite Helium fabric, water-resistant, double-ended full-length side zip with flap, elasticated waist, press-stud fastening at knee and ankle, mesh stuff sac.
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|  | | Posted: 25/07/04 | | 'GREAT FOR SUMMER' | | Strengths:
Tiny packed size; weigh next to nothing; hip-length venting zips; does the job. | | Weaknesses:
Hip-length, not full-length zips, but not the end of the world. | | Overall:
I bought a family four-pack of these for the TMB as I couldn't face carting around TNF and Lowe Alpine overtrousers. I reckon that all four paclites together must be about the same size and weight as my winter trousers alone. We used them in snow and driving rain and were very impressed with the fact that they did exactly what they were supposed to, despite their flimsy feel. Because of the hip zips, we used the old carrier bag on the feet routine to get into them on the hills, much to the bemusement of the poncho-wearing Frenchies. I didn't see one French person wearing overtrousers the whole time. Suffice it to say that our legs stayed dry and cosy but the French all seemed to end up with cold, red legs, soaking socks and a miserable expression. They saw the point of overtrousers pretty quickly, so there must be a marketing opportunity there. When I look back to the old days of nylon overtrousers and soaking legs, these paclites are a revelation, particularly given their miniscule size. They're a very plain design, without articulated knees or pockets, but I don't think that matters a jot for quick on-and-off wearing in the summer. Can't fault them and would highly recommend them for summer. |
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| | | | Performance | | 100% | | Reliability | | 100% | | Value | | 100% |
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