Outdoor Research Womens Aspire Gore-Tex Pants

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Simple and durable, these over trousers have been winning awards for many years. Great for ventilation, very packable and incredibly light, it’s easy to see why.

Outdoor Research says

If you’re in the market for women’s rain pants, congrats. You’ve just found the perfect pair. Those of you who’ve experienced GORE-TEX PACLITE® understand why we chose to craft these pants from it. It’s feather-light, brilliantly durable, and blocks the rain like nobody’s business. But we didn’t stop there when designing these rain pants. We included fully taped seams for extra protection, a handy back pocket—which the pants can pack into—and 3/4-length zips that make it easy to slip these pants over even the biggest of boots. With articulated knees for max movement and a carabiner loop so you can clip your packed-down pants to your backpack for easy access, these waterproof pants are here to help you crush any outdoor activity…even if it’s just walking your dog in the rain.

Our Verdict

Made from Gore-Tex’s bluesign-approved 2-layered fabric, this is a very light, but heavy-duty construction. With a Hydrostatic Head of 28,000 and a Thermal Evaporative Resistance (RET) of 4.5, these over trousers boast some impressive stats.

¾ length zips are great for quickly putting on over boots and the dual zip design means you can also quickly ventilate heat if working hard in the rain.  

An elasticated waistband, that can be cinched with a drawcord, ensures a good fit that won’t constrict.

A really nice feature is that the trousers easily stuff into the zipped back pocket, which makes them very packable.  

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• The Infinite Guarantee: Outdoor Research gear is guaranteed to perform throughout the lifetime of the product

Fabric Performance

• Waterproof
• Windproof
• Lightweight
• Breathable
• Fully Seam-Taped

Design Features

• YKK® AquaGuard® Zippers
• 3/4 – Length Side Zippers
• Back Pocket Doubles as Stuff Sack
• Carabiner Loop
• Internal Loops for Instep Lace
• Articulated Knees
• Elastic Waist with Drawcord
• Gusseted Crotch

Specifications

Weights

• XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 296g
• Small (UK 10) weighs: 307g
• Medium (UK 12) weighs: 318g
• Large (UK 14) weighs: 332g

Material & Construction

• Fit: Standard
• Inseam: 30″ / 76 cm
• bluesign® approved Gore-Tex with Paclite® Technology 2L, 100% Polyester 50D Plain Weave

Help and advice:

• MVTR Breathability
• Hydrostatic Head
• What is Bluesign?
• GORE-TEX Paclite Explained