REI Switchback Pants

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The Switchback Pants is a hard shell pant made by REI. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From REI:
"25% off REI Outerwear, Clothing, and Underwear - These two-layer, all-conditions pants are made from a lightweight, stretch nylon twill fabric with REI Elements waterproof, breathable laminate. Full-length, water-resistant zippers allow easy on/off over boots. Features zipper fly and elastic front waistband; stretch panel at back waist is cut higher for increased protection. Hand pockets feature exposed, water-resistant zippers; right thigh pocket has nicely finished. reverse-coil zipper. Articulated through knees and hips to provide a very comfortable, non-binding fit. Internal cuff guards keep out the snow and scree, and external cuff guards protect against abrasion; Hypalon cuff tabs adjust the fit."

User Reviews

Men's Switchback Pants
Reviewed by MMAmojo, Feb 07, 2008

"I really don’t care for these pants much. I bought them, and they are very warm and water resistant, however they have some problems which drop them to less than par.

First, the zipper will not completely unzip, which totally undermines the purpose."

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Men's Switchback Pants
Reviewed by Andy Schorr, Sep 01, 1997

"Excellent, very lightweight rain gear. I have never gotten wet wearing this. The pants and jacket fold into the jacket pocket without too much trouble, making a convenient carrying bag.

Only complaint is that I would have used buttons in place of the velcro, velcro seems more flimbsy; otherwise, a great jacket at an unbeatable price."

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