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Collage of the best rain pants
The best rain pants 2026: tackle the elements in lightweight, breathable trousers

By Jonathan Manning Last updated

Don't let the rain ruin your plans. Hit the trails and stay dry in the best rain pants available now

Hiking Trousers
Hiker wearing Salomon Outerpath 2.5L rain pants
Salomon Outerpath 2.5L rain pants review: comfy, waterproof and easy to pull on and off

By Joe Baker Published

Salomon Outerpath 2.5L rain pants have comfort and convenience sewn – of should that be zipped – up but there are some freedom of movement issues

Hiking Trousers
waterproof a jacket: hiker smiling in the rain
Meet "The Comparator" – revolutionary machine can finally test waterproof gear in real-life conditions

By Julia Clarke Published

The new machine launches this summer and will allow test labs the ability to test waterproof gear for condensation build up under true-to-life conditions for the first time

Hiking Gear & Apparel
5 reasons you need rain pants: wet walking
5 reasons you need rain pants: stay dry, whatever the weather

By Alex Foxfield Published

We reveal the top reasons you need rain pants for your backcountry hiking adventures throughout the seasons

Hiking Trousers
Man wearing The North Face Dragline Bib Trousers (Cole Navin design)
The North Face Dragline Bib Trousers review: solid construction and fantastic snow protection at a reasonable price

By Jack McKeown Published

The North Face Dragline Bib Trousers are well-made, practical, rugged and boast a LOT of pockets

Snow Sports Gear & Apparel
Man wearing the Arc’teryx Sabre Bib Pant in the snow
Arc’teryx Sabre Bib Pant review: a well-engineered ski and snowboard bib that’s built to last

By Jack McKeown Published

Oozing quality, the Arc’teryx Sabre Bib Pant offers years of premium protection

Snow Sports Gear & Apparel
Man wearing Haglöfs Gondol Insulated Pants and jacket in the French Alps
Haglöfs Gondol Insulated Pants review: warm yet lightweight ski pants perfect for on-piste action

By Jack McKeown Published

Warm but not bulky, Haglöfs Gondol Insulated Pants are breathable enough to wear in spring as well as winter

Snow Sports Gear & Apparel
Nickwax founder Nick White with some of the company's products
Nikwax is under new ownership – its employees

By Julia Clarke Published

After 45 years, the founder of Nikwax – a manufacturer of gear cleaning and waterproofing products – is passing the torch to his employees

Hiking Gear & Apparel
Waterproof trousers in the rain
How to wash your waterproof jacket and trousers

By Julia Clarke Published

We explain how to wash your waterproof jacket and trousers so they’re fresh for your next adventure, and still keep you dry on rainy days

Hiking Gear & Apparel