NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants
- These pants are constructed with our breathable 70 x 320-denier ripstop HyproTex 2.5 fabric with fully taped seams to keep the water out.
- Latex gaskets at the ankles seal tight keeping you dry.
- 8"-tall, 3-mm neoprene band seals tight at the waist.
- Cordura® reinforced knees and double fabric reinforced seat for increased durability
- Polyurethane-coated spandex stretch panels in the hip area provide more freedom of movement.
- A handy thigh pocket stores your items you want to keep close at hand.
- Material: 70 x 320-denier, 2.5 layer ripstop HyproTex™
- Waterproof: Yes
- Breathable: Yes
- Waist System: 8"-tall, 3-mm neoprene waist band
- Ankle Closures: Latex gaskets with adjustable hook-and-loop overcuffs
-
Pockets:
- 1 - Front
- Latex Ankle Gaskets: Yes
- Gender Sizing: Women
-
Features:
- Cordura® reinforced knee
- HyproTex double fabric reinforcement on the seat
- Inseam: 31" on size medium
| NRS Women's Sizing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Waterproof (12)
- Good size/fit (9)
- Breathable (7)
- Lightweight (6)
- Windproof (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sizing:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
80%
(12 reviews)
Feels too large
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good fit, comfortable
I bought these pants with the NRS Flux dry top for an upcoming long raft trip. It is a workout just to get them on and I STRONGLY recommend stretching the gaskets! For the ...Read complete review
I bought these pants with the NRS Flux dry top for an upcoming long raft trip. It is a workout just to get them on and I STRONGLY recommend stretching the gaskets! For the ankles I used a nalgene water bottle and it was really helpful. Don't be afraid to stretch the gaskets. The ankle ones were still slightly too tight and I'll continue to stretch them. I tested out the top and bottoms on a short raft trip this past weekend when I was tossed into the river for a short swim. Water did get into the dry suit although I was completely sure of that until I got to camp. My base layers were wet but I did not get cold. The fit is great and they are comfy. For kayaking or light recreation I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. I'm still deciding whether I'll keep them for the trip or return them for something that will keep water out completely.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
gasket problems
I am an experienced paddler and enjoy paddling in all weather from rain, snow and sun. These pants fit great with extra room in thigh and seat for women. Unfortunately both of the leg...Read complete review
I am an experienced paddler and enjoy paddling in all weather from rain, snow and sun. These pants fit great with extra room in thigh and seat for women. Unfortunately both of the leg gaskets have ripped after only two or three paddles. NRS was gracious enough to replace the first gasket but now I need to send them back again for the second leg. This is a huge inconvenience because it takes several weeks to get them back. Granted the replacement seems to be a little better quality. Why didn't they replace both from the start? I hope they have worked on improving the design of the gasket.
Reviewed by 16 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Waterproof
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants:
Got these for my wife and she loves them! She's a petite 5'3", and they are a bit bulky around her hips, but keep her dry and allow for layers underneath. She's worn them on the river a few times so far with no problems.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Breathable
- Durable
- Waterproof
- Windproof
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Fitness
Comments about NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants:
The Athena dry pant is well made and attractive. In fact they are better than my older Kokatats. The only caviat is that they look like Jodhpurs. There is enough space in the bottom and thighs for two paddlers! Clearly, these pants were not made in Asia.
- Sizing:
- Feels too large
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Durable
- Good Fit
Cons
- Not Waterproof
Best Uses
- water sports
Comments about NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants:
I bought these pants with the NRS Flux dry top for an upcoming long raft trip. It is a workout just to get them on and I STRONGLY recommend stretching the gaskets! For the ankles I used a nalgene water bottle and it was really helpful. Don't be afraid to stretch the gaskets. The ankle ones were still slightly too tight and I'll continue to stretch them. I tested out the top and bottoms on a short raft trip this past weekend when I was tossed into the river for a short swim. Water did get into the dry suit although I was completely sure of that until I got to camp. My base layers were wet but I did not get cold. The fit is great and they are comfy. For kayaking or light recreation I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. I'm still deciding whether I'll keep them for the trip or return them for something that will keep water out completely.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Good Fit
- Lightweight
- Main Material Waterproof
- Nice Fit
Cons
- Not Waterproof
- Seams Leak After 2 Uses
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
- Kayaking In Cold
Comments about NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants:
I really liked the fit of these pants and thought I'd finally found a great waterproof woman's dry pant. Sadly, despite usual care one ankle gasket ripped very easily my first time out Oct 31,2011; brand new pants. Duck taped for on spot repairs, later did extensive successful self repair. Then the other gasket tore, even though I was being extra careful after the first experience. Worst of all, now the seam tape has become unstuck in multiple places through the crotch after only two uses last fall and one use this fall, 3 total. And the tall stretch waist is not at all waterproof. Very disappointed, I will be asking for refund since despite nice design, I can't trust the seams even if gaskets were replaced.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Kept me Dry
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants:
Not a good dry pant if you are not kayaking. My spray skirt kept the top of the dry pants snug.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-5
Previous | Next »
Do you have questions about this product?
get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.
- NRS Women's Athena Dry Pants
Q:
Can the women's Athena dry pant be combined with either the women's Duchess or Flux dry top for a solid two piece dry suit? I will be wearing this on a 3 week winter white water raft trip. First time purchasing a dry suit and prefer two go with two pieces. But I've heard that they need to be able to roll/or fit together to create a gasket type seal at the waist. Thanks!Asked on 10/13/2012 by Savvy from Salt Lake City, UT4 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I have the Kotakat top and it works great. not familiar with the ones
mentionedAnswered on 10/14/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
Hello, I own the Athena dry pants and separate Tropos top and I also own
a Kokatat full dry suit. My experience is that the top and pants do
allow some water leakage as the dry top just has the neoprene neck
gasket. Water seeps down to the pants depending on how tight your life
vest is cinched. I don't seem to be able to roll the top into the pants
very well so water can get into the pants. I don't know about the dry
top styles you're thinking of buying (Dutchess or Flux) maybe they are
better. Mine is the Tropos top with the neoprene gasket. The Athena
pants are very comfortable.
I also own a full Kokatat dry suit which has never leaked. I live in
Alaska and so prefer the full dry suit because the water is cold and
there is a greater chance of hypothermia. If you are going in winter
conditions that might be similar. I think the top and pants would be ok
in warm water, but get a top with a tight neck gasket and a good waist
roll system. My Tropos top does not have that, but it's a comfortable
top. My full dry suit is very comfortable.Answered on 10/14/2012 by Anonymous
A:
A dry top and dry pants, when used in combination with a kayak sprayskirt, is quite water resistant but you can get some leakage in a swim. Without the sprayskirt it would be more leak prone.Answered on 10/15/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I haven't tried mating the dry pants with either of the NRS tops, but I
have used them with a Kokotat top. I rolled the inner layer of the top
into the pants and cinched the top down as tight as I could. It was a
pain, but I swam three or four times and only had a little waist leakage.
I found the bigger problem with the Athena pants was that the butt started
leaking after about 15 days of heavy use pakrafting and hiking, and the
neoprene waistband seems to wick water up and takes a long time to dry.Answered on 10/18/2012 by Anonymous
