REASONS TO BUY
Super affordable
Great adjustability at the ankles
More detailed sizing options
Variety of colors available
REASONS TO AVOID
Less robust weather protection
Not the most durable
Hard to fit over shoes
33,000ft Regular Fit Review
When price is your biggest concern, rain pants like these are great for more casual use
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By Zach Lovell ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ November 13, 2025
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Our Verdict
Rain pants are part of the expensive weatherproof garment family, making them sometimes hard to justify purchasing when you only want that “what-if” layer. However, the 33,000ft Regular Fit is a great inexpensive pair of rain pants. These are made with a nylon shell and a TPU polyester membrane that repelled moderate rain showers throughout our testing. We got wet wearing these in more intense rains, but they're comfy and have great ankle adjustability that allowed us to use them for a variety of applications, from hiking to fishing. The 33,000ft pants aren't the most durable, but for occasional use, these will likely still last you a long time.
Our Analysis and Test Results
These pants cost several times less than the top-scoring options, though they aren't nearly as protective. However, the most expensive gear isn't always necessary. If you are a fair-weather recreationalist who doesn't deliberately go out in a storm, the 33,000ft Regular Fit might be all you need.
The 33,000ft outperformed their price point throughout testing.
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Water Resistance
As a budget pair of rain pants, the 33,000ft Regular Fit aren't going to keep you dry in more intense precipitation. However, context is key, and these worked perfectly fine for light drizzles and brief afternoon thunderstorms.
These pants are great for quick spells of moisture while you're out hiking or backpacking. The 100% nylon shell did well beading and ultimately repelling water, and the seam sealing held up throughout testing. For prolonged periods of rain and sleet, however, we got soaked in the 33,000ft and would steer you elsewhere if you need to be able to battle storms of a larger scale.
In friendlier storms, these are bound to keep you dry, but they aren't the right tool for the job if heading into prolonged rains.
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Comfort and Mobility
The 33,000ft Regular Fit has a great cut and a mesh inner that makes them pleasant to wear. Despite its low price, these were very competitive when compared to the rest of the lineup.
While some of the most expensive models lacked adjustability at the ankles, the 33,000ft Regular Fit has a user-friendly velcro system that made adjustments a breeze when needing to reduce the likelihood of tripping. These also have a great fit that gave enough space for underlayers without extra fabric making them too cumbersome to hike or scramble in. The majority of the pants we tested came in basic sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, etc.), but the 33,000ft actually offer sizing in the waist and inseam, allowing our testers to dial in a much more precise fit.
We absolutely loved the ankle adjustability of the 33,000ft.
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Breathability
These aren't particularly breathable rain pants, though we were able to avoid getting wet from the inside out on more relaxed outings. From golfing to casual hikes, the 33,000ft Regular Fit did well, but for higher output adventures, we might steer you elsewhere.
With a basic two-layer design, the 33,000ft Regular Fit has a bit of a trashbag feel, with the mesh inner doing little to expel body heat. The shell fabric trapped body heat easily and kept us from getting too far into our uphill testing without sweating. However, these pants are just fine for casual outdoor activities where you're not charging hard. The manufacturer labels these as a golf-specific rain pant, and they performed just fine in such circumstances. We had several outings in the rain where elevation gain was at a minimum, and these had no issues in regards to breathability.
In cooler temps, we could huff uphill in the 33,000ft, but otherwise it was best to keep the output on the lower side.
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Weight
While the 33,000ft Regular Fit aren't the lightest pants out there, these were over 20% lighter than some of our premium models. For a bargain-priced pair of rain pants, the scale results shouldn't deter you too much, and they're packable enough to fit in your backpack or golf bag.
At 11 ounces, the 33,000ft Regular Fit is about average across our review's lineup. They pack down fairly small, and as a just-in-case garment isn't particularly cumbersome to lug around. The lightest rain pants we tested were nearly half the weight of the 33,000ft, but they'll cost you several times more, so carefully consider how important gear weight is in your recreation. Weight matters exponentially more when climbing a mountain than driving a golf cart, for example.
These are packable enough to be kept in your backpack as a “just-in-case” layer if the forecast is more iffy.
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Durability
We loved several aspects of the 33,000ft Regular Fit, but we're not sure these pants are the most durable. If you aren't too hard on your rain gear, the durability scores shouldn't deter you if you're on a tight budget, but if your adventures are likely to lead you to more abrasive places, the 33,000ft might not be the best option.
Many pants use a similar construction to the 33,000ft, with a completely nylon shell, but we found the so-called ripstop nylon used in these pants to be more prone to fuzzing/fraying in dense brush and when scrambling through boulders. We also saw a reduction in weather resistance over time, though we were able to bring back some of its performance by cleaning them. For casual fishing and golfing, these worked very well and should last you a long time, as long as you're cautious of how these are stored.
These aren't the most durable pants for rougher use, but for friendlier hikes, golfing, or fishing, these'll hold up well.
Should You Buy the 33,000ft Regular Fit?
If price is your first concern, the 33,000ft Regular Fit is a no-brainer. These are somewhere between 6-8 times less pricey than the top-shelf pants we tested, and in casual use, they didn't perform much differently than those wallet-straining models. However, if you're working, playing, and living in rain-prone environments, it might be more prudent to invest in better weather protection.
What Other Rain Pants Should You Consider?
If you still want to keep the price reasonable but want better performance, consider the REI Co-op Rainier, which offers much better rain resistance and has full-length side zippers. If you like the idea of a “just-in-case” pair of rain pants and want to keep the weight to a minimum, it's hard to beat the Outdoor Research Helium, though it'll cost you a pretty penny.
Side-by-Side Comparison
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