The Cabelas Gore-Tex pack lite pair of pants worked out really well for me. They fended off harsh winds and also kept me dry in the ever changing Yukon environment. The pants breathe really well and have zippers at the bottom so you can roll the legs up during times in between rainstorms. The Pants are 100% polyester. The pants also feature a nice draw string that can tighten them to what-ever size you desire. Now I will show you how they stood up to the Tough Gear criteria.
DURABILITY :( B) This pair of pants was extremely durable. They lasted my whole trip of a month in the Yukon environment and I wore them for many miles on the trail. I recommend a pair of gators however to offer the most protection on the bottoms of the pants and to also keep them lasting the whole trip. I fell down on my butt on a patch of skeet and slid for 15 feet and these pants did not rip or puncture (Truly amazing if you have ever hiked on skeet). I still have this pair today and use them when skiing and on long hikes in the rain. With this in mind they receive a B for their Tough Gear Durability grade.
AFFORDABILITY :( B) This pair of pants was extremely affordable and you can find them often in the bargain cave. They are however one of the more pricey pairs on the market and are not as versatile as other pieces of gear that you might need to spend the 100.00 dollars on. There for they receive a B on the Tough Gear Affordability grade.
PACK ABILITY:(A+) With their ability to compress very well and being so light weight this pair of rain pants offers there weight in gold on a long hiking trip. If you have ever had a pack that was overweight and had your back aching and had to go digging for things you need you will find comfort in this pair of light weight Gore-Tex pants. There for they receive an A+ on the Tough Gear Pack ability grade.
DEPENDABILITY :( A) This pair won’t let you down in the field. They test up to the harsh environment and offer extreme comfort. When testing them I didn’t even have to hesitate to use them if the weather was changing because I could put on layers underneath and knew that they would do their job. They are easy to remove over boots with their zippers at the bottom and fit snug with the Velcro straps around the ankles. There for they receive an A on the Tough Gear Dependability grade.
Overall this pair of Cabelas Waterproof Gore-Tex pants will prove tough and hardy when the time comes. They performed extremely well in the field (unlike my friend’s rip-stop pants from North Face) and will get the job done time and time again. If you are looking to invest in a piece of rain gear that will last you a good many years then I recommend them. If you are looking for something that is good for casual hiking they are good also. But not to be biased there are many good pairs on the market and you should look around and buy what is most comfortable for you. Overall Tough Gear Grade Is a B+.
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