REVISED: APPLICATION: Integral Designs eVENT rain pants - Kathy Waters

I think I'm turning blonde rather than gray!  Can't believe I forgot the 
"metric"!  Here goes...

APPLICATION FOR INTEGRAL DESIGNS eVENT RAIN PANTS


Please accept my application to test the Integral Designs eVent Rain Pants.  I 
have read the requirements for being a tester and the reporting requirements 
and I AGREE to comply.  I have completed the Tester Agreement and submitted it 
to Shane as required. I am also familiar with the BGT Survival Guide  v. 1202 .




Tester Biographical Information



Name:  Kathleen Waters 
Age:  54
Gender:  Female
Height:  5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight:  128 lb (58 kg)

Waist:  27 in (69 cm)

Hips:  37 in (94 cm)

Thighs:  20 in (51 cm)

Inseam:  28 in (71 cm)

Email address:  kathy@xxxxxxxx
City, State, Country:  White Lake, MI USA



Backpacking Background: My husband and I started hiking in 1998 on a gorgeous 
fall day, starting with Mt. Hahn located just north of Steamboat Springs, CO. 



Since then, we have returned to Colorado, mostly to the Vail Valley area twice 
a year, both summer/early fall and winter to play outdoors - we snowshoe in the 
winter. 



When we are home in Southeast Michigan, we make it a point to hike 2 or 3 
weekdays, usually 6 to 8 miles (10 to 13 km) and then one whole weekend day.  
Our weekday hikes generally take place in the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, 
which is a decent mixture of moderately steep hills and flat terrain, heavily 
wooded. Our weekend hikes can end up being anywhere!



Field Information



This was the year my backpacking day trips finally expanded into backpacking 
overnight trips! I'm loving it! I am looking forward to several more 2-3 day 
hiking trips here in Michigan through fall and winter and have a one weeklong 
trip scheduled for Sleeping Bear Dunes October 16-23.  I am hoping to be back 
in Colorado for the Christmas holidays also where I would like to get in a 2-3 
day trip to Pike's Peak.



Hiking and snowshoeing will take place in terrain that will include the sandy 
lakeshore dunes of Lake Michigan in western lower Michigan, the rockier shore 
areas of Lake Superior in the UP and the alpine forests of Colorado.  Elevation 
will range from 177 ft to 11,160 ft (54 m to 3420 m) and temperatures over the 
remaining days of fall and winter will vary from 20 F to 75 F (-7 C to  C).  
I'm sure to experience lots of cold, wind, rain and snow in Michigan throughout 
the season and  most definitely snow, at Pike's Peak.  If we have our "usual" 
winter weather here in Michigan, mid-October through November will be rainy and 
December and January will see a good deal of snow.





Proposed Test Plan



These pants look great!  Since I snowshoe a lot, I spend most of my winter 
playtime in waterproof pants.  Currently I have a decent pair of Columbias but 
they are heavily insulated and I often end up very wet from sweating.  
Consequently, when I am taking a break on the trail, I also often end up very 
cold.  The eVent rain pants look to be the answer to my wet-hiking prayers!



I will thoroughly test the eVent rain pants for comfort,  utility and 
durability.



How comfortable are the pants to wear?



·      Do they really breathe or will I feel clammy?

·      At what temperatures are the rain pants uncomfortable;  heat or cold?

·      Does the material feel flexible or stiff?

·      Where does the waistline sit on my torso?

·      Can I wear the rain pants with or without underlayers?

·      Will the rain pants fit me properly even with the "unisex" sizing?

·      Will the adjustable elastic waist fit without excess bunching?

·      Will the rain pants bunch in the crotch?

·      Does the underfoot boot cord adjust?

·      Can I really wear these pants around town without looking like I just 
left camp? 



How well do the pants perform?



·      Do the eVent rain pants keep me dry in all weather conditions;  heavy 
rain/snow/sleet?

·      Do the rain pants move with me easily or will I feel constrained in the 
way I hike/snowshoe?

·      Will the underfoot boot cord keep the snow and wet out of my boots?

·      Will I be able to squat, jump and run in the pants?

·      How "loud" are the rain pants - do they make noise when walking?

·      How do the side vents work and how well do they work?

·      Do the zippers snag easily?

·      How difficult are the pants to put on and take off?

·      Can I put the pants on over my boots while I'm on the trail?





How durable are the eVent rain pants?



·      What care is necessary to routinely clean and/or dry the pants?

·      Is it necessary to renew the waterproofing at any point?  If so, what 
products are recommended/needed?

·      How quickly do the pants dry on the trail, in camp or at home?

·      Do the pant snag or rip under normal trail conditions?

·      How well will the underfoot boot cord hold up?

·      Can the underfoot boot cord be replaced or repaired easily if necessary?

·      Is the stitching straight, tight and long lasting?

·      Will the elastic waist stretch out?

·      Are the zippers sturdy?



I will also report any other issues that arise during the testing period.  





Thank you for the opportunity to apply to test Integral Designs eVent Rain 
Pants!  



Kathy Waters





Current Tests include:



Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude Ki 3800 - Women's Pack - IR & FR uploaded, LR due 
November 8, 2005



Eisenhower Tunnel Shelter - IR & FR uploaded, LTR due January 3, 2006



Moving Comfort Fiona Bra & Kickback pants - not received yet.





Completed Test Monitor for:



Dunham Waffle Stomper Terrastryder-Mid Fast Packing Trail Boot - all LTRs 
uploaded.



Current Mentor for:



Skye Schell





Previous Completed Test Reports include:



Rocky Gore-Tex Socks 

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Clothing/Socks/Rocky%20Gore-Tex%20Socks/Kathleen%20Waters/



Muttluk Dog Boots

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Animal%20Companion%20Gear/Dog%20Boots/Muttluk%20Dog%20Boots/Kathleen%20Waters/





Owner's Reports include:



Bumble Bee Ready to Eat Meals - posted to OR queue



Patagonia El Cap Jacket

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Clothing/Jackets/Patagonia%20Womens%20El%20Cap%20Jacket/Owner%20Review%20by%20Kathleen%20Waters/



Patagonia Capilene Mock-T

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Clothing/Shirts/Patagonia%20Capilene%20Mock-T/Owner%20Review%20by%20Kathleen%20Waters/



Burton Women's Day Hiker Backpack

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Packs/Frameless%20Backpacks%20and%20Day%20Packs/Burton%20Womens%20Day%20Hiker%20Backpack/Owner%20Review%20by%20Kathleen%20Waters/



Yukon Charles Winter Systems Snowshoes

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Snow%20Gear/Snowshoes/Yukon%20Charlies%20Winter%20Systems%20Snowshoes/Owner%20Review%20by%20Kathleen%20Waters/






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