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HELLY HANSEN ODIN HYBRID PANTS
TEST SERIES BY FRANCES PENN
IR
April 19, 2013
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Frances Penn
EMAIL: fpenn AT sbcglobal DOT net
AGE: 56
LOCATION: Santa Ana, California
GENDER: F
HEIGHT: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
WEIGHT: 130 lb (59.00 kg)
I have been backpacking for six years mostly on long weekends in Southern California with two or more 5-day trips per year in the Sierras. My total daypack weight is usually 15 lb (7 kg) and my total backpack weight is usually 28-30 lb (13-14 kg) depending on the need for a bear canister. I am a tent camper and have experienced all night rain, heavy winds, camping in snow once, but mostly fair weather.
INITIAL REPORT
PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Helly Hansen
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Manufacturer's Website: <<HYPERLINK GOES HERE - "http://www.shop.hellyhansen.com" LINK TEXT = "www.shop.hellyhansen.com">>
MSRP: US $130.00
Listed Weight: 15.7 oz (430 g)
Measured Weight: 15.3 oz (434 g)
The Odin Hybrid pants are constructed of a highly breathable softshell material with a panel of quick dry stretch nylon fabric. The nylon stretch panel runs from just below the zippered cargo pockets on the front of each thigh and stops just below the knee. The pants also have belt loops on the waistband and adjustable bottom legs. There are no pockets on the rear. The back of the pants just below the waistband are shaped using a flattering half circle design. There are two sturdy snaps just above the front zipper with a hook inside the two snaps. All three zippers have small pulls.
Each bottom leg hem has adjustable cinchers and stretch cords to act as gaiters around the tops of hiking boots. These may also be used to shorten the legs to capri length. I will see if this works in the field.
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INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
The pants have a close fit around the hips and thighs. I find this comfortable and unlike most baggy hiking pants I have worn. The reviews on the Helly Hansen website indicate the sizing runs small. I find this to be true for the inseam but not the waist measurement. My size medium pants have a 31 in (76 cm) waist and a 31 in (76 cm) inseam. The size chart on the website indicates a medium should fit a 30 to 31 in (76 to 78.5 cm) waist and have a 34 in (86 cm) inseam. The tag indicates the pants are constructed in China.
READING THE INSTRUCTIONS
The washing instructions on the website indicate that all breathable garments should be washed in warm water with a technical wash, do not use fabric softener and do not tumble dry, dry clean or iron.
The pants contain bluesign approved fabric that is skin-friendly and low-contaminant. Bluesign stands for resource-conserving, environmentally friendly production and uncompromising functionality.
SUMMARY
These pants fit me well and feel comfortable. I wore them for a short hike in the local hills on a warm evening. I was concerned the pants would be too warm, but was happy to find the perspiration quickly dissipated through the breathable material. I can't wait to get these pants out on the trail during my upcoming trips and see how they perform.
This concludes my Initial Report. Thanks to Helly Hansen and BackpackGearTest.org for this testing opportunity.
This report was created with the BGT Report Generator.
Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.
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HELLY HANSEN ODIN HYBRID PANTS
TEST SERIES BY FRANCES PENN
IR
April 19, 2013
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Frances Penn
EMAIL: fpenn AT sbcglobal DOT net
AGE: 56
LOCATION: Santa Ana, California
GENDER: F
HEIGHT: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
WEIGHT: 130 lb (59.00 kg)
I have been backpacking for six years mostly on long weekends in Southern California with two or more 5-day trips per year in the Sierras. My total daypack weight is usually 15 lb (7 kg) and my total backpack weight is usually 28-30 lb (13-14 kg) depending on the need for a bear canister. I am a tent camper and have experienced all night rain, heavy winds, camping in snow once, but mostly fair weather.
INITIAL REPORT
PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Helly Hansen
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Manufacturer's Website: <<HYPERLINK GOES HERE - "http://www.shop.hellyhansen.com" LINK TEXT = "www.shop.hellyhansen.com">>
MSRP: US $130.00
Listed Weight: 15.7 oz (430 g)
Measured Weight: 15.3 oz (434 g)
The Odin Hybrid pants are constructed of a highly breathable softshell material with a panel of quick dry stretch nylon fabric. The nylon stretch panel runs from just below the zippered cargo pockets on the front of each thigh and stops just below the knee. The pants also have belt loops on the waistband and adjustable bottom legs. There are no pockets on the rear. The back of the pants just below the waistband are shaped using a flattering half circle design. There are two sturdy snaps just above the front zipper with a hook inside the two snaps. All three zippers have small pulls.
Each bottom leg hem has adjustable cinchers and stretch cords to act as gaiters around the tops of hiking boots. These may also be used to shorten the legs to capri length. I will see if this works in the field.
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 1" IMAGE CAPTION = "front">> <<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 2" IMAGE CAPTION = "back">>
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
The pants have a close fit around the hips and thighs. I find this comfortable and unlike most baggy hiking pants I have worn. The reviews on the Helly Hansen website indicate the sizing runs small. I find this to be true for the inseam but not the waist measurement. My size medium pants have a 31 in (76 cm) waist and a 31 in (76 cm) inseam. The size chart on the website indicates a medium should fit a 30 to 31 in (76 to 78.5 cm) waist and have a 34 in (86 cm) inseam. The tag indicates the pants are constructed in China.
READING THE INSTRUCTIONS
The washing instructions on the website indicate that all breathable garments should be washed in warm water with a technical wash, do not use fabric softener and do not tumble dry, dry clean or iron.
The pants contain bluesign approved fabric that is skin-friendly and low-contaminant. Bluesign stands for resource-conserving, environmentally friendly production and uncompromising functionality.
SUMMARY
These pants fit me well and feel comfortable. I wore them for a short hike in the local hills on a warm evening. I was concerned the pants would be too warm, but was happy to find the perspiration quickly dissipated through the breathable material. I can't wait to get these pants out on the trail during my upcoming trips and see how they perform.
This concludes my Initial Report. Thanks to Helly Hansen and BackpackGearTest.org for this testing opportunity.
This report was created with the BGT Report Generator.
Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.
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