Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant – Women’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant – Women’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 94 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.9 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.3 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 23

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Very waterproof for full weather-protection.
  • Able to zip off pants for ease.
  • Possible to extend the bib for full coverage and zip into the pants.
  • Full side zips to aid in ventilation and keep you cool during ascents.
  • Adjustable straps at the waist let you customize your fit.
  • The gaiters are high and prevents snow from entering.
  • Zippers are easy to use with gloves on for quick transitions.
  • Easy to move in during activities.

Expert Reviews

  • Provides ideal compatibility with the jacket, forming a seamless suit.
  • Gore-Tex Pro fabric provides solid waterproofing and breathability.
  • One of the most weather protective outfits on the market.
  • Effectively keeps out wind and precipitation.
  • The pants vent very well, with long exterior vents on the sides providing ample breathability.
  • Five pockets for ample storage.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Slim fitting, so might not fit those with more athletic-builds.
  • Might need to size down in order to find the correct fit.

Expert Reviews

  • Despite having ventilation qualities, the fabric can still allow some condensation buildup.
  • Doesn’t have additional insulation for extra warmth.

Summary:

The Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant for women is a functional, versatile, and fully weather-protective option, that allows customization of fit and style, providing the option to use with/without the bib depending on the current weather. Despite having some issues with finding the right fit, for those whose bodies are a match, this could be a great option for active days in the mountains.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2.