{"id":1267,"date":"2020-04-25T10:36:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:13:42","slug":"best-rain-pants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-rain-pants\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Rain Pants of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rain-Pants-3x2-1.jpg\" alt=\"A hiker sitting on a mossy old growth log in the Outdoor Research Helium Rain Pants\" class=\"wp-image-24319\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rain-Pants-3x2-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rain-Pants-3x2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rain-Pants-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rain-Pants-3x2-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<p>Our team of gear testers has spent hundreds of hours testing rain pants in the wettest conditions, focusing on comfort, mobility, weather resistance, ventilation, weight, and durability. We&#8217;ve trekked through heavy morning mists, all-day drizzles, torrential downpours, seasonal snow squalls, and even stood in our showers testing more than 30 pairs of the best rain pants to bring you this list of the top performers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ll be spending time in wet or humid and cold conditions, check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/11-tips-for-hiking-amp-backpacking-in-the-rain\/\">hiking and backpacking in the rain<\/a>. And if you need to expand your weather-resistant wardrobe to brave the elements, be sure to lay eyes on our other best-in-class gear guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-base-layers\/\">Best Base Layers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-rain-jackets\/\">Best Rain Jackets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-rain-pants\/\">Best Rain Pants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-winter-gloves\/\">Best Winter Gloves<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"quick-picks\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QR-RainPants.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16761\" style=\"width:78px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"Quick-Picks\">Quick Picks for Rain Pants<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this quick list of our favorite rain pants, or continue scrolling to see our full list with in-depth reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Rain Pants Overall: <\/strong>Patagonia Torrentshell 3L <a href=\"https:\/\/patagonia.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1948563\/23649?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patagonia.com%2Fproduct%2Fmens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-pants-regular%2F85266.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Men\u2019s ($129)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F216708%2Fpatagonia-torrentshell-3l-pants-womens\">Women\u2019s ($129)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6f59021e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#patagonia-torrentshell-3l\">Jump to Review <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best<\/strong> <strong>Stretchy &amp; Comfortable Rain Pants: <\/strong>Black Diamond Fineline Stretch <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237085%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-mens\">Men\u2019s ($179)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237451%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-womens\">Women\u2019s ($179)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#black-diamond-stormline-stretch\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best<\/strong> <strong>Durable Rain Pants for Cold &amp; Wet Weather: <\/strong>Arc\u2019teryx Beta Pants <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243258%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-mens\">Men\u2019s ($300)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243329%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-womens\">Women\u2019s ($300)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#outdoor-research-foray\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Adjustable Rain Pants With Inclusive Sizing: <\/strong>REI Rainier Full-Zip<strong> <\/strong><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227731%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-mens\">Men\u2019s ($100)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227615%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-womens\">Women\u2019s ($100)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#montbell-versalite\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Minimalist Rain Pants for Hiking &amp; Backpacking:<\/strong> Salomon Bonatti <a href=\"https:\/\/salomon.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/2814901\/32415?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salomon.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fbonatti-waterproof-lc11934\">Unisex ($120)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#salomon-bonatti\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Rain Pants For Ventilation<\/strong>: Outdoor Research Foray <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?subId3=xid:fr1763405444960ida&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236455%2Foutdoor-research-foray-3l-pants-mens\">Men\u2019s ($199)<\/a> \/ Aspire <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?subId3=xid:fr1763405444960hga&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235627%2Foutdoor-research-aspire-3l-pants-womens\">Women\u2019s ($199)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#or-foray\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Soft and Quiet Rain Pants: <\/strong>Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Stretch-Backpacking-Activities\/dp\/B0C2SHQ5VS?tag=cleve05e-20\">Men\u2019s ($175)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Womens-Stretch-Ozonic\/dp\/B0C2SS2QD1?tag=cleve05e-20\">Women\u2019s ($175)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#zpacks-vertice\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Budget Rain Pants<\/strong>: REI Trailmade <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?subId3=xid:fr1763405444960eeg&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235245%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-mens\">Men\u2019s ($70)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?subId3=xid:fr1763405444960add&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235802%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-pants-womens\">Women\u2019s ($70)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#rei-trailmade\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Ultralight Rain Pants for Hiking &amp; Backpacking: <\/strong>Zpacks Vertice <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/vertice-rain-pants?aff=3\">Men\u2019s ($149)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/womens-vertice-rain-pants?aff=3\">Women\u2019s ($149)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#zpakcs-vertice\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best No-Nonsense Rain Pants: <\/strong>Columbia Rebel Roamer <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-Black-Inseam\/dp\/B00DQZ0TJ8?tag=trx-clever00670-20&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\">Men\u2019s ($60)<\/a> \/ Storm Surge <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Womens-Storm-Waterproof-Regular\/dp\/B001Q7MSH4?tag=trx-clever00670-20\">Women\u2019s ($60)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#outdoor-research-helium\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Puddle Jumping Rain Pants: <\/strong>Outdoor Research Helium <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?subId3=xid:fr1763405444960geg&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236457%2Foutdoor-research-helium-rain-pants-mens\">Men\u2019s ($130)<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outdoor-Research-Waterproof-Breathable-Lightweight\/dp\/B0DBY17HH1?tag=trx-clever00670-20\">Women\u2019s ($130)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#outdoor-research-helium\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"whats-new\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content is-style-default has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e20e7e2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb57;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-24-px-font-size\" id=\"h-what-s-new\"><strong>What\u2019s New<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">The CleverHiker team has weathered storms, pitting new pairs of rain pants against our tried-and-true favorites. As a result, our list has seen big changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">The Arc\u2019teryx Beta pants (<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243258%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-mens\">men\u2019s<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243329%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-womens\">women\u2019s<\/a>) are jumping into the lineup as our top pick for best durable rain pants for cold and wet weather.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">Coming in as one of our new lightweight favorites, the Salomon Bonatti pants (<a href=\"https:\/\/salomon.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/2814901\/32415?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salomon.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fbonatti-waterproof-lc11934\">unisex<\/a>) are a true value for both backpackers and bikepackers alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">For a well-rounded addition, we tested the Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic pants (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7296954-11556319?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mountainhardwear.com%2Fp%2Fmens-stretch-ozonic-pant-2093501.html\">men\u2019s<\/a> \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235060%2Fmountain-hardwear-stretch-ozonic-pants-womens\">women\u2019s<\/a>) and found them to have an incredible softshell feel and comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-font-14-px-font-size\">We welcome the REI Trailmade pants (<a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235245%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-mens\">men\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp; \/ <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235802%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-pants-womens\">women\u2019s<\/a>)&nbsp; to the lineup as an affordable, packable option for casual hikers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"8d2e4a47-9923-4e69-8610-82ad59a34926\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Rain Pants Overall Testing Scores\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A12\" data-stats=\"L2:L12\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;C2:C12&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#e5a045\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"patagonia-torrentshell-3l\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-7.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of Patagonia Torrentshell 3L rain pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-7.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-7-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPatagonia Torrentshell 3L\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Rain Pants Overall<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.9\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$129\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11.8 oz. \/ 10.9 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThigh\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/patagonia.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1948563\/23649?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patagonia.com%2Fproduct%2Fmens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-pants-regular%2F85266.html\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F216708%2Fpatagonia-torrentshell-3l-pants-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Less expensive<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Durable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Long zippers for ventilation &amp; easy on\/off<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">2 zippered hand pockets<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Elastic waist with drawcord<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Elastic ankle cuffs<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent ventilation<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Heavier\/bulkier than some<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Material is a bit stiff<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Noisy fabric<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Longer zippers can snag<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patagonia.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1948563\/23649?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patagonia.com%2Fproduct%2Fmens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-pants-regular%2F85266.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F216708%2Fpatagonia-torrentshell-3l-pants-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stands out for durable construction, thoughtful design, and affordability compared to pricier models. While they\u2019re a bit heavier than other options on this list, they boast some of the most advanced features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If weight isn\u2019t your top priority, the Torrentshells are a solid pick for most outdoor adventures. Their durable, thicker fabric provides excellent protection against brush and heavy rain, outperforming ultralight options when it comes to resisting snags, tears, and visible wear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ventilation is another highlight. The thigh-high two-way zippers let you release heat almost the full length of your legs, and the extended zippers make it easy to put on or take off the pants without removing your footwear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also love the convenience of two handwarmer pockets\u2014a rare feature on rain pants\u2014perfect for stashing essentials like keys, a wallet, or lip balm. Other thoughtful touches include snug elastic ankle cuffs and a wider waist cord for a secure, comfortable fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our main critique is the fabric itself. It\u2019s slightly bulky, stiff, and heavier than some competitors, and it\u2019s not the quietest option. That said, finding truly silent rain pants is a tall order. For those who aren\u2019t overly focused on minimizing weight, these pants offer excellent weather resistance and durability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper care, the Torrentshells will keep you dry and comfortable through multiple seasons of frontcountry use. They\u2019re also a rugged option for backcountry trips if you\u2019re willing to carry a little extra weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/patagonia-torrentshell-3l-rain-pants-review\/\">Patagonia Torrentshell Rain Pants Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EditorsPick-Pants.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Editor&#039;s Pick Badge Logo with a pants picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"black-diamond-stormline-stretch\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Black-Diamond-Stormline-Stretch.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of Black Diamond Stormline Stretch\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Black-Diamond-Stormline-Stretch.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Black-Diamond-Stormline-Stretch-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Black-Diamond-Stormline-Stretch-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Black-Diamond-Stormline-Stretch-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack Diamond Fineline Stretch\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Stretchy &#038; Comfortable Rain Pants<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$179\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.7 oz. \/ 7.6 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237085%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237451%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lightweight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Elastic waist<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Pack small into their own pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Comfortable, stretchy fabric<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Full-length zips for easier on\/off<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Slim fit doesn\u2019t layer well<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Only one pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as durable as heavier options<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not super breathable under duress<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lightweight, comfortable, and feature-packed Black Diamond Fineline Stretch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237085%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=16109&amp;pw=180150&amp;ctc=&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackdiamondequipment.com%2Fen_US%2Fproduct%2Fwomens-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants%2F%3Fcolorid%3D24542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0pants are a standout addition to this list, performing impressively in everything from light drizzles to torrential downpours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Finelines hit all the marks for quality rain pants. Weighing under 10 ounces, they\u2019re among the lightest pairs we tested and pack neatly into their own pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elastic waist ensures immediate comfort, while the drawcord allows for a tailored fit. The smooth full-length zips are another thoughtful feature, providing enough room to slip them on and off without removing your shoes and providing a way to dump internal heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many rain pants that prioritize utility over aesthetics, the Finelines offer a modern, flattering fit that transitions seamlessly from trail to town. Despite their sleek look, the Finelines don\u2019t compromise on functionality. Their stretchy fabric offers excellent mobility, making them a great choice for activities requiring big movements, such as steep hikes, scrambling over obstacles, or navigating rugged terrain in wet conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the slim fit may not work for everyone. Individuals with larger body types might find them less comfortable, and they don\u2019t leave as much room for layering compared to wider, baggier options. Additionally, their lightweight design means they aren\u2019t as tear-resistant or waterproof as more robust alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, the Fineline Stretch pants are so comfortable, packable, and versatile that they\u2019re an easy recommendation for any adventure requiring reliable, stylish rain gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/black-diamond-fineline-stretch-rain-pants-review\/\">Black Diamond Fineline Stretch Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EditorsPick-Pants.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Editor&#039;s Pick Badge Logo with a pants picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"outdoor-research-foray\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arcteryx-Beta-Pants.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of Arc&#039;teryx Beta Pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arcteryx-Beta-Pants.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arcteryx-Beta-Pants-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arcteryx-Beta-Pants-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arcteryx-Beta-Pants-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArc\u2019teryx Beta\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Durable Rain Pants for Cold &#038; Wet Weather<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$300\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10.9 oz. \/ 10.9 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243258%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243329%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Made for extreme conditions and mountaineering<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent waterproofness<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Adjustable ankle cuff<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Thigh zips great for ventilation<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Well-designed buckle closure<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Full-sized thigh pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Durable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Recycled fabrics and PFAS-free design<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Overbuilt for milder conditions<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">On the pricier side<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Bulkier cut<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Inflexible waistband<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arc\u2019teryx Beta Pants have earned a spot as one of our favorite editor picks. The Beta Pants are packed with features and offer maximum protection from the elements, especially in cold weather. Full-length thigh zips allow for dialed-in ventilation control and easy on\/off over even the biggest boots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustable ankle cuffs reduce water penetration into footwear, even without gaiters. The three-layer GORE-TEX fabric is unbeatable for weather resistance and keeping you dry, even in the worst storms. Plus, the durability is top-notch and built to last in the most rugged environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages of the Arc\u2019teryx Beta Pants are also its disadvantages, as their design for high-altitude and extreme conditions makes them overbuilt for milder outdoor activities. They are also not the lightest or most packable, so you might not want to take them along on a long ultralight backpacking trip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you need serious storm and cold weather protection in a package that balances weight and ventilation well, the Arc\u2019teryx Beta Pants are a great choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:<\/strong> <a class=\"components-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/arcteryx-beta-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"components-external-link__contents\">Arc\u2019teryx Beta Rain Pants Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EditorsPick-Pants.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Editor&#039;s Pick Badge Logo with a pants picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"montbell-versalite\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rainier.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of REI Rainier rain pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rainier.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rainier-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rainier-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rainier-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREI Rainier Full-Zip\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Adjustable Rain Pants With Inclusive Sizing<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$100\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeasured Weight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12 oz. \/ 11.9 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227731%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center 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class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Slim fit<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Inclusive sizing<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Elastic waist<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Durable Velcro adjustments<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Cinching ankle cuffs<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent ventilation<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Heavier\/bulkier than most on this list<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Fabric not as comfortable against the skin<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Noisy fabric<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as packable as some<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a budget-friendly option and weight isn\u2019t your primary concern, the REI Rainiers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227731%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-mens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227615%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-womens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are an excellent choice for general use. Our team has long been fans of these pants\u2014they\u2019re a dependable choice for most hikes and among the best affordable rain pants available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their simple, functional design includes essential features that make them versatile, such as full-length zippers, ankle cinch cords, and an adjustable waistband drawcord to ensure a secure fit. We\u2019re especially fond of the handwarmer pockets, which have storm flaps and plenty of space to store small items like a knife, half a protein bar, or earbuds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What truly sets these pants apart is their inclusive sizing. Similar to the REI Flash Stretch, the Rainiers come in a wide range of sizes, making them a great fit for various body types. Plus, at just $100, they provide excellent value for money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of their lower price, the Rainiers tend to be a bit heavier. Consequently, they are bulkier than some lighter options, making them more suitable for situations where weight isn\u2019t a main concern, like car camping or basecamp trips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for most outdoor activities and conditions, the Rainiers are an excellent choice. They provide reliability, durability, comfort, and affordability\u2014the ideal combination for outdoor adventures in the rain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>More:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/rei-rainier-rain-pants-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REI Rainier Pants Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"salomon-bonatti\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Salomon-Bonatti.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of Salomon Bonatti\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Salomon-Bonatti.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Salomon-Bonatti-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Salomon-Bonatti-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Salomon-Bonatti-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSalomon Bonatti\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Minimalist Rain Pants for Hiking &#038; Backpacking<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$120\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnkle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/salomon.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/2814901\/32415?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salomon.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fbonatti-waterproof-lc11934\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Salomon\">View at Salomon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ultralight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ankle zips great for on\/off<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Comfortable elastic waistband with drawcord<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Useful for casual biking with slim profile fit<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Unisex sizing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lighter materials are less durable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as breathable as other options<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No pockets<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to ultralight rain pants that can be easily taken on and off without removing boots or shoes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/salomon.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/2814901\/32415?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salomon.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fbonatti-waterproof-lc11934\">Salomon Bonattis<\/a> reign supreme. The ankle zips allow for this ease of movement despite the slimmer fit, making them perfect for adventurers who want to add a pair of rain pants to their backpacking or bikepacking setup. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elastic waistband is especially comfortable and adjustable with a drawstring, while the single-layer fabric is not only lightweight but also fully waterproof. Additionally, the ankle zips provide some ventilation for your lower legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, they are still designed to be ultralight, so the Bonattis don\u2019t have any pockets. The ankle zips and single-layer fabric also provide limited ventilation, which could lead to interior condensation if you\u2019re exerting yourself, especially on uphills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something with better mechanical ventilation or a multi-layer fabric construction, you should check out other options in our rain pants guide. But if you\u2019re after an ultralight rain pant with a thoughtful design that includes ankle zips, the Salomon Bonattis is a great choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:<\/strong> <a class=\"components-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/salomon-bonatti-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"components-external-link__contents\">Salomon Bonatti Waterproof Rain Pants Full Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"or-foray\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Outdoor-Research-Foray-rain-pants.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of Outdoor Research Foray rain pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Outdoor-Research-Foray-rain-pants.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Outdoor-Research-Foray-rain-pants-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Outdoor-Research-Foray-rain-pants-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Outdoor-Research-Foray-rain-pants-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Rain Pants For Ventilation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$199\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13.6 oz. \/ 13.2 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThigh\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236455%2Foutdoor-research-foray-3l-pants-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235627%2Foutdoor-research-aspire-3l-pants-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Elastic waist with drawcord<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">\u00be length zippers<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Quiet material<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Compact size<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent ventilation<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Attachments for suspenders &amp; inset stirrups<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Inclusive sizing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Price<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Only one rear pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Baggy \/ runs large<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Heavy<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Outdoor Research Foray (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236455%2Foutdoor-research-foray-3l-pants-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Aspire (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235627%2Foutdoor-research-aspire-3l-pants-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0rain pants deliver impressive durability and comfort. If you\u2019re looking for breathable, versatile gear to handle wet conditions, these will help you weather the storm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Foray and Aspire feature thoughtful details that make them ideal for rainy adventures and even snowy outings. They include attachments for suspenders at the waist and inset stirrups at the ankles, which help keep the pants secure at your hips and sealed snugly around your boots in heavy rain or spring snowstorms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One standout feature is their \u00be-length zippers, which run from ankle to mid-thigh. These seam-sealed zippers provide excellent ventilation, allowing you to adjust them to dump heat as needed. When the skies clear, the zippers also make it easy to remove the pants without taking off your footwear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These premium features come with a higher price tag, making them among the most expensive rain pants we tested. However, their weatherproof performance, smart design, and durable construction make them worth the investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available in short and tall sizes, the Foray and Aspire thankfully cater to a range of body types. If you\u2019re heading into challenging weather and need a reliable, rugged shell, these rain pants are ready to help you stay dry and keep moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/outdoor-research-foray-rain-pants-review\/\">Outdoor Research Foray\/Aspire Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"zpacks-vertice\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mountain-Hardware-Stretch-Ozonic.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock photo of Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mountain-Hardware-Stretch-Ozonic.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mountain-Hardware-Stretch-Ozonic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mountain-Hardware-Stretch-Ozonic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mountain-Hardware-Stretch-Ozonic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Soft And Quiet Rain Pants<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$175\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.3 oz. \/ 9.0 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThigh\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Stretch-Backpacking-Activities\/dp\/B0C2SHQ5VS?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Womens-Stretch-Ozonic\/dp\/B0C2SS2QD1?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Amazingly comfortable fabric and fit<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Zippered hand pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Full-length thigh zips<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Excellent ventilation<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">On the lighter end of fully featured rain pants<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Made with recycled fabric<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as durable as other options<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No ankle cuff adjustments<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Stretch-Backpacking-Activities\/dp\/B0C2SHQ5VS?tag=cleve05e-20\">Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic<\/a> rain pants offer excellent value for adventurers seeking a waterproof pant that feels and performs like a softshell hiking pant, with all the features you need and none you don\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They feature thigh-length side zippers for customizable ventilation, a full-sized thigh zip pocket, an elastic waistband, and soft, stretchy ripstop fabric for superior comfort. Additionally, they are lightweight and packable, making them ideal for travelers who want to keep their pack small or travel light.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wouldn\u2019t necessarily recommend these as the best option for rugged terrain, since the fabric is prone to snagging on branches, or for the most extreme conditions, as the 2.5-layer construction isn\u2019t designed for deep winter or mountaineering pursuits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those planning to venture into these scenarios, we suggest looking at some of our more robust 3-layer rain pants. However, if you\u2019re after comfort combined with full waterproofing and thigh-length side zips with ventilation options, the Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic pants should be at the top of your list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:<\/strong> <a class=\"components-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/mountain-hardware-stretch-ozonic-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"components-external-link__contents\">Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic Rain Pants Ful Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"rei-trailmade\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rei-trailmade-rain-pants-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of women&#039;s rei trailmade rain pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rei-trailmade-rain-pants-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rei-trailmade-rain-pants-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rei-trailmade-rain-pants-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rei-trailmade-rain-pants-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREI Trailmade Rain Pants\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Budget Rain Pants<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$70\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.5 oz. \/ 9.2 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235245%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F234704%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-womens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Price<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs down<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lightweight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Adequate water resistance<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Feel is a little awkward<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not super breathable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Thin material can tear and isn&#039;t very wind resistant<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Weary of long-term durability<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The REI Co-op Trailmade (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235245%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-mens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a> \/<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F234704%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-womens\">women\u2019s<\/a>) rain pants are an excellent option for price-conscious hikers who want a pair of lightweight, functional pants and have money left over. At one of the lowest price points among hiking pants we\u2019ve tested, the Trailmade stands out as a top contender for value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their affordability, these pants have a thoughtful design. It includes a gusseted crotch for added mobility and quick-dry materials that help keep you comfortable during long hikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the Trailmade\u2019s strongest selling points is its accessibility. With a wide range of sizes, these pants will suit every body type. The fit is easy to adjust, and the lightweight, compact design makes them perfect for stashing in your pack until the weather turns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tested these pants during sudden downpours in Colorado, and while they excelled in comfort and packability, there were some areas for improvement. The fabric is a bit stiffer than expected, which can limit comfort during extended wear, and the pants\u2019 overall weather resistance could be better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For hikers who need heavy-duty protection against rain or wind, the Trailmade might not be enough. However, for hiking in moderate\/intermittent wet weather conditions, these pants are more than up to the task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/rei-trailmade-rain-pants-review\/\">REI Trailmade Rain Pants Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BudgetBuy-Pants.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Budget Buy Badge Logo with a pants picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"zpakcs-vertice\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-1-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of Zpacks Vertice rain pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-1-2.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-1-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-1-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-1-2-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tZpacks Vertice\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Ultralight Rain Pants for Hiking &#038; Backpacking<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$149\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 oz. \/ 2.5 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/vertice-rain-pants?ref=19vmgtepg1Q5&#038;mid=130\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/womens-vertice-rain-pants?ref=19vmgtepg1Q5&#038;mid=130\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ultralight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs down small<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Extra wide legs for easier on \/ off<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Increased airflow<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good for layering<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lightweight materials are less durable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Must remove footwear for on \/ off<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Baggy \/ boxy fit<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No pockets or zippers<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If minimizing weight is your top priority, the Zpacks Vertice (<a href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/vertice-rain-pants?ref=19vmgtepg1Q5&amp;mid=130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">men\u2019s<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/womens-vertice-rain-pants?ref=19vmgtepg1Q5&amp;mid=130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">women\u2019s<\/a>) rain pants are the ultimate choice: the men\u2019s and women\u2019s versions weigh 3 ounces or less. For weight-conscious thru-hikers, backpackers, and day hikers who seek the lightest gear for the lightest pack, these pants are exactly what you\u2019ve been searching for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Zpacks Vertice model is refreshingly simple. A drawstring waist offers a bit of customization around the hips, and they pack down incredibly small\u2014about three inches by three inches by four inches. Apart from that, these pants have minimal features, which is part of their appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a wide-cut design through the legs, the Vertices allow plenty of airflow while you walk. This extra room also makes it easier to slip the pants on and off and provides ample space for layering, fitting over even the bulkiest hiking pants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the wide-leg design can make it more challenging to thread your foot through compared to pants with zippers. You\u2019ll need to remove your shoes to put them on. Additionally, the wider cut may not be the most flattering look, and they can feel a bit baggy. But there\u2019s no fashion contest in the backcountry, and these pants are incredibly functional and versatile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thin material, however, is less durable than that of heavier-duty options. We wouldn\u2019t recommend these pants for bushwhacking or technical terrain, and you\u2019ll want to have repair tape on hand. Furthermore, the Vertices come without any extras\u2014no zippers and no pockets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite this, the Zpacks Vertice rain pants remain a solid choice for hikers who are committed to keeping their gear as light as possible and who appreciate a simple, no-frills design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/zpacks-vertice-rain-pants-review\/\">Zpacks Vertice Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 4rem\" class=\"product-details__block --badged md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"outdoor-research-helium\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of Columbia Rebel Roamer\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tColumbia Rebel Roamer \/ Storm Surge\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best No-Nonsense Rain Pants<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$60\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12.2 oz. \/ 11.5 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-Black-Inseam\/dp\/B00DQZ0TJ8?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Womens-Storm-Waterproof-Regular\/dp\/B001Q7MSH4?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Affordable<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Versatile for city or summits<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Simple design<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Adjustable waist<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Adjustable ankle cuffs<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Durable material<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Comfortable for layering<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No zippers for ventilation<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No pockets for storage<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Must remove footwear <\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Baggy fit<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the most affordable, no-frills rain pants on the market, the Columbia Rebel Roamer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-Black-Inseam\/dp\/B00DQZ0TJ8\/ref=sr_1_2?tag=trx-clever00670-20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Storm Surge (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Womens-Storm-Waterproof-Regular\/dp\/B001Q7MSH4\/ref=sr_1_2?tag=trx-clever00670-20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are the ticket. These pants may be inexpensive, but we find they can handle serious moisture, whether it\u2019s a misty morning, the occasional downpour, or even a basic layer for snow sports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These Columbia models do the bare minimum exceptionally well. The drawcord and elastic around the waistband make them adjustable and comfortable. A simple Velcro patch at the ankles allows you to tighten or loosen them around your boots. And, the Roamer and Surge are pleasantly oversized through the leg \u2013 just big enough to fit over your layers, but not so baggy that you lose all style points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having said that, these pants are simple. If you\u2019re looking for an adjustable and slimming fit, zippers for ventilation, or pockets for storage, you\u2019ll want to look elsewhere. At this price though, we want our rain pants to do one thing: keep us dry. And these ones do exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team put them through the wringer on spring snowshoeing trips in intense rain in the high Rockies and dreary gray dog walks in the city, and these pants got the job done. They do tend to \u201cwet out\u201d quickly on low-temperature days, but most rain pants have this issue \u2013 even ones that are four times more expensive and have zippers for ventilation. Though they\u2019re a bit heavy and bulky, for this price, we don\u2019t mind at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/columbia-rebel-roamer-ii-storm-surge-rain-pants-review\/\">Columbia Rebel Roamer Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__badge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BudgetBuy-Pants.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Budget Buy Badge Logo with a pants picture in the middle\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"outdoor-research-helium\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-4-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stock image of Outdoor Research Helium rain pants\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-4-2.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-4-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-4-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blank-700-x-700-4-2-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor Research Helium\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Puddle Jumping Rain Pants<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleverHiker Rating:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\/5.0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$130\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11.3 oz. \/ 10.2 oz.<span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnkle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236457%2Foutdoor-research-helium-rain-pants-mens\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Men&#039;s\">View Men&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outdoor-Research-Waterproof-Breathable-Lightweight\/dp\/B0DBY17HH1?tag=trx-clever00670-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View Women&#039;s\">View Women&#039;s<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Packs into its pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">More durable than most UL pants<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Comfortable fit<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Inclusive sizing<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Ankle cuffs have lace loops<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Elastic waistband with Velcro closure<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Only one rear pocket<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Must remove footwear to put on \/ take off<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Limited ventilation due to short ankle zipper<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not as durable as thicker options<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Research Helium rain pants (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236457%2Foutdoor-research-helium-rain-pants-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outdoor-Research-Waterproof-Breathable-Lightweight\/dp\/B0DBY17HH1?tag=trx-clever00670-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are light, fast-drying, and comfy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Helium&#8217;s packability are perfect for activities like hiking and backpacking when keeping weight and bulk to a minimum is key. For a very reasonable price, you can add rain pants to your kit that squash down remarkably small into their own pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although they\u2019re made with thin materials, our team found that this latest iteration of the Helium Pants is tougher than previous versions and more tear-resistant than many rain pants. They held up admirably in rain storms, from day hikes in sand dunes to backpacking high passes in the summer mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Outdoor Research classic doesn\u2019t skimp on details, either. The ankle cuffs include lace loops\u2014a nice touch to keep your pants attached to your shoes and keep water out. We also appreciate the Velcro closure at the waistband for a custom fit and the wide variety of inclusive sizes that many other models simply don\u2019t offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our biggest beef with the Heliums is breathability. Due to their short ankle zippers, these pants tend to build condensation faster than we\u2019d like after prolonged use. The zippers aren\u2019t quite long enough to keep your shoes on when putting this layer on or taking it off, so you\u2019ll need to budget a bit of extra time to stop trailside to remove (or put on) your pants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Overall, they are a great value for long-term use of rain gear, which makes them a smart option for backpacking on a budget and staying dry on the trail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/outdoor-research-helium-rain-pants-review\/\">Outdoor Research Helium Rain Pants Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<section style=\"margin-block-start: 1rem;\" class=\"product-comparison-table__block alignfull-mobile alignfull-desktop align wp-block-acf-product-comparison-table-v2\" id=\"comparison-table\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"product-comparison-table__heading\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div id=\"tableContainer\" class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto product-comparison-table__wrapper\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<table class=\"w-full border border-collapse table-auto border-arsenic sortable desc\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th id=\"defaultSort\" class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">oSort<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th id=\"productTitle\" class=\"text-left border border-arsenic\">Product<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZipper Length\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComfort &amp; Mobility\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeather Resistance\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVentilation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight Score\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDurability\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Patagonia Torrentshell 3L\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPatagonia Torrentshell 3L<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/patagonia.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1948563\/23649?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patagonia.com%2Fproduct%2Fmens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-pants-regular%2F85266.html\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F216708%2Fpatagonia-torrentshell-3l-pants-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"w-[48px] aspect-square\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/badge--editors-pick.svg\" alt=\"Editor's Pick\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" title=\"Editor's Pick\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"129\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$129\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"11.8\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11.8 oz. \/ 10.9 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThigh\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Black Diamond Fineline Stretch\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack Diamond Fineline Stretch<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237085%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F237451%2Fblack-diamond-fineline-stretch-full-zip-pants-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"w-[48px] aspect-square\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/badge--editors-pick.svg\" alt=\"Editor's Pick\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" title=\"Editor's Pick\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"179\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$179\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"9.7\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.7 oz. \/ 7.6 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Arc\u2019teryx Beta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArc\u2019teryx Beta<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243258%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F243329%2Farcteryx-beta-pants-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"w-[48px] aspect-square\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/badge--editors-pick.svg\" alt=\"Editor's Pick\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" title=\"Editor's Pick\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"300\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$300\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"10.9\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10.9 oz. \/ 10.9 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"REI Rainier\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREI Rainier<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227731%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F227615%2Frei-co-op-rainier-rain-pants-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"100\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$100\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"12\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12 oz. \/ 11.9 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Salomon Bonatti\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSalomon Bonatti<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/salomon.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/2814901\/32415?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salomon.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fbonatti-waterproof-lc11934\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View at Salomon\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView at Salomon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"120\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$120\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"4.3\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3 oz.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnkle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236455%2Foutdoor-research-foray-3l-pants-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235627%2Foutdoor-research-aspire-3l-pants-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"199\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$199\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"13.6\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13.6 oz. \/ 13.2 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThigh\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Stretch-Backpacking-Activities\/dp\/B0C2SHQ5VS?tag=cleve05e-20\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Hardwear-Womens-Stretch-Ozonic\/dp\/B0C2SS2QD1?tag=cleve05e-20\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"175\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$175\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"9.3\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.3 oz. \/ 9.0 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThigh\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"REI Trailmade Rain Pants\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREI Trailmade Rain Pants<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F235245%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F234704%2Frei-co-op-trailmade-rain-pants-womens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"w-[48px] aspect-square\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/badge--budget-buy.svg\" alt=\"Budget Buy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" title=\"Budget Buy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"70\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$70\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"9.5\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.5 oz. \/ 9.2 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Zpacks Vertice\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZpacks Vertice<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/vertice-rain-pants?ref=19vmgtepg1Q5&#038;mid=130\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zpacks.com\/products\/womens-vertice-rain-pants?ref=19vmgtepg1Q5&#038;mid=130\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"149\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$149\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"1\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 oz. \/ 2.5 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Columbia Rebel Roamer \/ Storm Surge\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColumbia Rebel Roamer \/ Storm Surge<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Rebel-Roamer-Black-Inseam\/dp\/B00DQZ0TJ8?tag=cleve05e-20\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Columbia-Womens-Storm-Waterproof-Regular\/dp\/B001Q7MSH4?tag=cleve05e-20\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"w-[48px] aspect-square\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/badge--budget-buy.svg\" alt=\"Budget Buy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" title=\"Budget Buy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"60\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$60\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"12.2\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12.2 oz. \/ 11.5 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"hidden border default-sort border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"border border-arsenic\" data-sort=\"Outdoor Research Helium\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex whitespace-nowrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex-auto pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor Research Helium<br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F236457%2Foutdoor-research-helium-rain-pants-mens\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Men&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Men&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outdoor-Research-Waterproof-Breathable-Lightweight\/dp\/B0DBY17HH1?tag=trx-clever00670-20\" class=\"btn !btn-primary !text-[12px] !py-1 !pr-2\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View Women&#039;s\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Women&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"flex items-center justify-start flex-initial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"130\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$130\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td data-sort=\"11.3\" class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11.3 oz. \/ 10.2 oz. <span class=\"block\">(men&#8217;s \/ women&#8217;s)<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnkle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td  class=\"border border-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\r\n\t\t\t\t<caption class=\"table-caption p-2 pb-4 text-left text-14px w-full max-w-[100vw]\"><div class=\"flex flex-row items-center\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-initial mr-3 basis-auto\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"resetSort\" class=\"reset-sort btn btn-secondary !py-1 !px-3\">Reset Sort<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-auto px-2 basis-auto\"><p>Scores for each characteristic (i.e. comfort &#038; mobility, warmth, ventilation, weather resistance, weight, durability) are rated on a 5-point score as follows: 4.8 or higher = Exceptional; 4.5-4.7 = Very good; 4.2-4.4 = Good; 3.9-4.1 = Average; 3.6-3.8 = Slightly below average; Less than 3.5 = Notably below average<\/p>\n<\/div><\/caption>\t\t\t<\/table>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center justify-end w-full product-comparison-table__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center product-comparison-table__footer__nav\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<button\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex items-center justify-center product-comparison-table__footer__nav__button --prev 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order.\r\n\t\tconst el = document.getElementById('defaultSort')\r\n\t\tif (el) {\r\n\t\t\tel.click();\r\n\t\t\tresetClicked = true;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t});\r\n\r\n\t\/\/ Add event listener to all sortable headers to reset the resetClicked flag\r\n\tvar headers = document.querySelectorAll('.sortable th');\r\n\theaders.forEach(function(header) {\r\n\t\theader.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n\t\t\tresetClicked = false;\r\n\t\t});\r\n\t});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of someone wearing the green REI Trailmade rain pants.\" class=\"wp-image-41234\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0742-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Trailmade pants bring excellent flexibility. -Photo credit: Brian Dixon (cleverhiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-we-test\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left contained-content has-font-32-px-font-size\">How We Test &amp; Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Here, we break down how we test rain pants based on five key metrics: water resistance, ventilation, comfort and mobility, weight, and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>COMFORT &amp; MOBILITY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To test comfort and mobility, we get outside and test the pants on the trail climbing, squatting, and scrambling over rough terrain. Comfort and mobility are crucial for all-day wear on the trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we examine the fabric for stretch and flexibility, since stiffer materials can cause discomfort and restrict movement. We analyze the fit and cut of the pants, since ergonomic designs with adjustable waistbands, wider legs, and articulated knees allow for a full range of motion, a customizable fit, and accommodate natural leg movement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pants with features like a gusseted crotch and adjustable cuffs perform best when it comes to comfort and mobility since they prevent the pants from riding up or constricting on long hikes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tightening-the-drawstring-of-the-Outdoor-Research-Helium-Pants.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11457\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tightening-the-drawstring-of-the-Outdoor-Research-Helium-Pants.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tightening-the-drawstring-of-the-Outdoor-Research-Helium-Pants-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tightening-the-drawstring-of-the-Outdoor-Research-Helium-Pants-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tightening-the-drawstring-of-the-Outdoor-Research-Helium-Pants-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We like easy and intuitive adjustment mechanisms like The drawstring of the Outdoor Research Helium. &#8211; Photo Credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEATHER RESISTANCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We put every pair of pants we test through the wringer in real-world conditions on the trail, hiking through spring rain, summer thunderstorms, and early fall snow to see how well they keep out moisture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluate rain pants for water resistance by examining their fabric and membrane technology, like a proprietary blend, Gore-Tex, or eVent, looking for superior water resistance and breathability. We check for seam-sealing on pants since fully taped seams prevent water from seeping through the stitching, enhancing overall protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also check the quality of the water-repellent coating (DWR) on the fabric, which helps water bead up and roll off the surface. To test these features, we simulate heavy rain conditions using a shower test, where the pants are exposed to continuous water spray to look for leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, we examine weather resistance with a pooled water test, where we let water sit on one spot of the fabric for over 20 minutes to check for moisture penetration and absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of someone wearing the Outdoor Research Foray pants on a snowy trail.\" class=\"wp-image-40896\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OR-Foray-9-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The OR Forays braved snowy hikes without a hitch. -Photo credit: Steve Johnson (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">VENTILATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To test ventilation in rain pants, we take on challenging trails with lots of uphill walking to see how well they handle moisture and heat, and how quickly they dry after becoming damp from sweat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assess how breathable a pair of rain pants is, we wear them for extended periods in various conditions, from light mist to heavy downpour, to determine how effectively sweat and moisture can escape while still blocking rain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important feature for ventilation is side zippers, also known as mechanical ventilation, with top performers having full-length 2-way zippers that run from foot to hip. Ankle- and knee-height zippers can also be useful, both for ventilation and for easier on and off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mesh-lined pockets add extra breathability. We prefer a slightly looser fit overall, since a wider leg improves air circulation and reduces internal humidity without sacrificing mobility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_202844635.jpg\" alt=\"Demonstrating a side-zip ventilation port on the Arc'teryx Beta Pants.\" class=\"wp-image-57430\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_202844635.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_202844635-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_202844635-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_202844635-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_202844635-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Arc&#8217;teryx Beta Pants thigh zips make ventilation highly customizable. &#8211; Photo Credit: Ian Atkinson (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">WEIGHT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To test weight, we use our scales to verify how much each pair weighs and compare them to manufacturer specifications. The top performers here tend to be the lightest options since airy fabrics reduce the overall weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also evaluate the design and construction of the pants &#8211; the lightest pants are usually minimalist and tend to remove elements like zippers and multi-layered fabrics or feature streamlined cuts to keep weight down. We perform numerous field tests to understand how well the lightest rain pants provide protection while minimizing the load hikers need to carry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_182507688.jpg\" alt=\"Weighing the Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic pants on a small kitchen scale.\" class=\"wp-image-57334\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_182507688.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_182507688-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_182507688-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_182507688-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_182507688-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A fairly lightweight and packable package for such a well-rounded feature set. &#8211; Photo Credit: Ian Atkinson (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">DURABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We test for durability by exposing the pants to harsh hikes in backcountry environments like rocky trails, deep snow, dense brush, and frequent climbing, kneeling, and sitting on rough surfaces. We repeatedly wash and air-dry the pants to see how well they hold up over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials matter when we\u2019re testing for durability, so we examine the quality of the materials used, prioritizing reinforced nylon or ripstop fabrics that resist tearing and abrasion. The construction and stitching are also essential to increase durability and prevent leaks, so rain pants with double stitching and taped seams take the lead in this category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also look for features like reinforced knees and seat areas that are prone to wear and tear to help them withstand rough use. We consider the durability and functionality of zippers, buttons, and Velcro closures to make sure they remain functional after hundreds of uses and how they contribute to the lifespan of the rain pants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_184604834.PORTRAIT.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic with water on the fabric.\" class=\"wp-image-57338\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_184604834.PORTRAIT.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_184604834.PORTRAIT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_184604834.PORTRAIT-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_184604834.PORTRAIT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251113_184604834.PORTRAIT-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We test all our rain pants both in the field and in a controlled environment to see how well they resist moisture penetration. &#8211; Photo Credit: Ian Atkinson (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"trust\">Why Trust CleverHiker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CleverHiker team has spent thousands of days wading through endless puddles, braving sudden downpours, and trekking through damp fogs from the humid trails of the Smoky Mountains to the high alpine of Colorado to find the best rain pants for your hiking adventures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead Gear Analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/author\/ian-atkinson\/\">Ian Atkinson<\/a> loves the excitement of a good storm and enjoys getting outside no matter the conditions. Testing rain pants is right in his purview &#8211; utilizing a background in outdoor product development and a strong eye for detail, no stone is left unturned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the playground of Colorado for testing and Ian\u2019s extensive knowledge of the outdoors, having climbed north of 300 high-altitude mountains in the past decade, every product that touches his hands (or legs) gets a thorough and, dare we say, rough and tumble go of things.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our other Gear Analyst, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/author\/ian-krammer\/\">Ian Krammer<\/a>, has spent countless hours traversing the wet and wild terrains of the Colorado Rocky Mountains to ensure every pair of pants he tests can hold up against the harshest conditions. By rigorously testing each product in rough weather and scrutinizing every detail, we guarantee our recommendations will keep you dry and comfy no matter the forecast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_194226109.jpg\" alt=\"Showing off the inner lining material of the Salomon Bonatti rain pants.\" class=\"wp-image-57404\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_194226109.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_194226109-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_194226109-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_194226109-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_194226109-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ankle zips make it easier to pull pants on and off without fully removing footwear. &#8211; Photo Credit: Ian Atkinson (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"analysis-results\">Analysis &amp; Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we analyze our findings and show how different rain pants performed in categories like value, water resistance, ventilation, comfort\/mobility, weight, and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong>VALUE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We carefully handpick rain pants that offer top-tier performance, regardless of their price. We provide affordable options with excellent performance as well as higher-end choices that deliver greater durability and superior quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most affordable rain pants on our list, the <strong>Columbia Rebel Roamer<\/strong> <strong>\/ Storm Surge<\/strong> offer an awesome value with their no-frills design, durable construction, and budget-friendly price tag. Made from waterproof materials, they offer dependable protection against snow, rain, and wind without costing too much. Their wide-leg style provides good ventilation, and the adjustable waistband and hems make them practical and useful for budget-minded hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our go-tos for affordability &#8211; plus all the features we want in a pair of rain pants &#8211; is the <strong>REI Rainier<\/strong>. Combining high-quality performance with waterproof and breathable fabric, they offer reliable protection in wet conditions while allowing for comfortable ventilation during tough, long treks. This model features articulated knees, adjustable cuffs, a highly adjustable waistband, and full-length zippers from ankle to waist for extremely easy on and off without removing your shoes. These pants\u2019 impressive features make them a great value without sacrificing quality performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also big fans of the <strong>REI Flash Stretch Pants<\/strong>. These are very soft and stretchy pants with zippered pockets, a drawstring waist and hems, and knee-height zippered ankle cuffs with a Velcro storm flap. Their wide legs allow for unrestricted movement and protect against the elements. Additionally, they\u2019re lightweight and packable, making the Flash Stretch pants ideal for hikers and backpackers who want a durable pair of rain pants that won\u2019t weigh them down and comes at a good price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we highly recommend the <strong>Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire<\/strong> rain pants. They are significantly more expensive than the Roamer, Storm Surge, Rainier, and Flash Stretch, but they are a sound investment in durable, highly effective rain pants featuring standout attributes on this list. Made from Gore-Tex fabric, they provide exceptional waterproofing and breathability, thanks to fully taped seams, abrasion-resistant panels, internal loops for stirrups to keep snow and water out of your boots, and they even work with accessory suspenders for the coldest, harshest conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"aa2b5ec6-1c20-4501-b496-258df0c8cebe\" data-chart-type=\"scatter\" data-sheet-title=\"Value (Price vs. Overall Score)\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A13\" data-stats=\"O2:O13\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;A2:A12&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"Overall Score\" data-y-axis-label=\"Price\" data-trendline-label=\"Trendline (below = better value)\" data-x-axis-data=\"L2:L12\" data-y-axis-data=\"C2:C12\" data-sort-order=\"default\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"$\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"y\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-adjusting-the-drawstring-on-the-REI-Rainier-Full-Zip-Rain-Pants.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11438\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-adjusting-the-drawstring-on-the-REI-Rainier-Full-Zip-Rain-Pants.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-adjusting-the-drawstring-on-the-REI-Rainier-Full-Zip-Rain-Pants-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-adjusting-the-drawstring-on-the-REI-Rainier-Full-Zip-Rain-Pants-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-adjusting-the-drawstring-on-the-REI-Rainier-Full-Zip-Rain-Pants-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The REI Rainier Pants are an affordable 2.5-layer option. &#8211; Photo Credit: Casey Handley (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong><strong>COMFORT &amp; MOBILITY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Patagonia Torrentshell 3L<\/strong> pants lead the pack when it comes to water resistance thanks to their three-layer construction and burly, water-resistant fabric. The breathable membrane effectively prevents water from entering while letting moisture escape, ensuring dryness and comfort during the wettest, rainiest hikes. Their fully taped seams and DWR coating boost the pants&#8217; ability to repel water, offering reliable protection in heavy rain. The adjustable cuffs and articulated knees improve fit and mobility, stopping water from seeping in through potential gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A close second are the <strong>Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire<\/strong> rain pants. Similar to the Torrentshell, they feature thigh-length zippers, taped seams, and Gore-Tex fabric that ensures dry walking during prolonged rain exposure. The main difference from the Torrentshell is that these pants are made with two layers instead of three, making them slightly lighter while still offering long-lasting protection against moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our other top performer for water resistance is the stylish <strong>Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0<\/strong>. Constructed with Proflex fabric, they deliver exceptional waterproofing. The fully taped seams, built-in nylon belt, three pockets, and adjustable cuffs enhance fit and mobility, keeping water out while prioritizing comfort and quality durability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"9ce66e70-98f3-4867-b396-a56d1b3a13c6\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Comfort &amp; Mobility Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A12\" data-stats=\"G2:G12\" data-overlay=\"B2:B13\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;B2:B13&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong>Weather Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Patagonia Torrentshell 3L<\/strong> pants lead the pack in water resistance thanks to their three-layer construction and burly, water-resistant fabric. The breathable membrane prevents water from entering while allowing moisture to escape, keeping you dry and comfortable during the wettest, rainiest hikes. Fully taped seams and DWR coating enhance the pants&#8217; ability to repel water, providing reliable protection in heavy rain. Adjustable cuffs and articulated knees improve fit and mobility, preventing water from seeping in through gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A close second are the <strong>Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire<\/strong> rain pants. Similar to the Torrentshell, they feature thigh-length zippers, taped seams, and Gore-Tex fabric that keeps you dry during prolonged rain exposure. The main difference from the Torrentshell is that these pants are made with two layers instead of three, making them slightly lighter while still providing durable protection against moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our other top performer for water resistance is the stylish <strong>Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0<\/strong>. Made with Proflex fabric, they provide excellent waterproofing. The fully taped seams, built-in nylon belt, three pockets, and adjustable cuffs improve fit and mobility, keeping water out while focusing on comfort and quality durability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"e81b16d8-9cf8-41d1-93f8-0c1032e4a0a9\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Weather Resistance Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A12\" data-stats=\"H2:H12\" data-overlay=\"B2:B13\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;B2:B13&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"default\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong><strong>VENTILATION<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best pants for ventilation are the <strong>Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire<\/strong>, <strong>Patagonia Torrentshell 3L<\/strong>, <strong>REI Rainier<\/strong>, <strong>REI Flash Stretch Pants<\/strong>, and the <strong>Black Diamond Stormline Stretch<\/strong>. All five rain pants improve ventilation thanks to their wider leg designs and articulated knees that boost airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire<\/strong> and <strong>Patagonia Torrentshell Pants<\/strong> lead our list for the best ventilation thanks to cuff-to-mid-thigh seam-sealed zippers. These two-way zippers allow for easy ventilation, enabling you to quickly release heat and moisture vapor while keeping out rain. Both pairs of pants use a sturdy ripstop fabric blend that provides some breathability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>REI Rainiers<\/strong> are a close second since they have a full-length zipper that extends from the waistband all the way to the hem. That said, we find we rarely need to unzip them all the way to the top &#8211; but it doesn\u2019t get more customizable when it comes to ventilation, since you can position the two-way zippers anywhere as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>REI Flash Stretch Pants<\/strong> and the <strong>Black Diamond Stormline Stretch<\/strong> pants also offer exceptional breathability for hikers, but the difference with these models comes down to their fabric. Both pairs have impressively stretchy and water-resistant fabrics that provide better airflow, mobility, and moisture management than the Foray \/ Aspire, Torrentshell, or Rainiers. However, both options include ankle-height zippers that add extra ventilation and temperature regulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"a2731076-dbd3-4949-8da8-e37915c4511a\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Ventilation Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A12\" data-stats=\"I2:I12\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;F2:F12&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong><strong>WEIGHT<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lightest pants on our list are the <strong>ZPacks Vertice<\/strong>, <strong>Montbell Versalite<\/strong>, and the <strong>Outdoor Research Helium<\/strong>. Despite their simple designs, they include only the essential features needed to stay dry on the trail, such as taped seams, waterproof fabric, and adjustable waistbands. The best part? All three pants pack down very small, making them easy to carry and store in a backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these models are ultralight \u2014 weighing well under six ounces each &#8211; but still provide advanced waterproofing and breathability. To keep weight low, these pants have very few features compared to most other rain pants on our list, such as pockets, leg vents, buttons, and built-in belts. The OR Heliums are an exception to this, making them about twice as heavy as the Vertice and the Versalite because they include ankle zippers, a rear pocket that doubles as a stuff sack, and gripper tape at the waistband for a customizable fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"01d425aa-14eb-4371-a278-586f2381232c\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Measured Weight\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A12\" data-stats=\"D2:D12\" data-overlay=\"B2:B13\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;B2:B13&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#6fcfc0\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-low-high\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong><strong>DURABILITY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most durable pants we tested are the <strong>Patagonia Torrentshell 3L<\/strong>, <strong>Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0<\/strong>, and the <strong>Outdoor Research Foray \/ Aspire <\/strong>pants. Any of these pants are excellent choices for hikers and outdoor adventurers who need gear that can withstand days of drizzling rain, major downpours, and even snowstorms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pair is made from advanced waterproof and breathable fabrics that ensure long-lasting protection against the elements for years with minimal maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They all feature fully taped seams, durable water-repellent finishes, and reinforced areas on the knees, seat, and lower legs to provide extra protection against abrasion, which extends their lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re bushwhacking through rugged terrain or trudging through harsh weather, these are sturdy rain pants that deliver reliable performance and longevity for serious outdoor activity hikers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sheets-chart-block\" data-block-id=\"c3c86c15-cf2a-4d4c-87ae-17249f1207cb\" data-chart-type=\"bar\" data-sheet-title=\"Durability Rating\" data-sheet-id=\"1u98gPBVoLnKetqszki3mAPvs4PgJgIaq7FM3_yKykiQ\" data-label=\"A2:A12\" data-stats=\"K2:K12\" data-overlay=\"\" data-overlays=\"[&quot;B2:B12&quot;]\" data-bar-color=\"#529ECC\" data-x-axis-label=\"\" data-y-axis-label=\"\" data-trendline-label=\"\" data-x-axis-data=\"\" data-y-axis-data=\"\" data-sort-order=\"value-high-low\" data-editors-pick-text=\"\" data-editors-pick-image=\"\" data-budget-buy-text=\"\" data-budget-buy-image=\"\" data-axis-prepend-symbol=\"\" data-axis-symbol-selection=\"\"><div class=\"sheets-chart-canvas-wrap\" style=\"height:420px;max-width:800px\"><canvas class=\"sheets-chart-canvas\"><\/canvas><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bea02a06 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Learn to Love Backpacking in the Rain - CleverHiker.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g0RwcQ6Aifw?start=31&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"how-to-choose\">How to Choose Rain Pants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-purpose\"><strong><strong>PURPOSE<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a summer emergency layer for unexpected precip in camp or while on the trail, consider lightweight and packable options on our gear guide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using them for more utilitarian purposes, like for field work where you spend hours outside but aren\u2019t necessarily working up a sweat, choose a more durable and more waterproof option that isn\u2019t focused on ventilation or being lightweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-ventilation\"><strong><strong><strong>VENTILATION<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always nice to have the option for more airflow. Side venting zippers are great for dumping excess heat escape if you&#8217;re staying active while it\u2019s wet out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some ultralight rain pants without zippers (especially those with a roomy fit) often breathe almost as well because they\u2019re typically made with thinner materials. Take factors like season, weather and trail conditions, and personal preference into account when choosing the right ventilation for your rain pants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_200744605.jpg\" alt=\"Scrambling on some rock in the Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic rain pants.\" class=\"wp-image-57419\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_200744605.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_200744605-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_200744605-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_200744605-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PXL_20251115_200744605-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic pants sure do look good in action. &#8211; Photo Credit: Ian Atkinson (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"be-bold\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-be-bold-start-cold\"><strong>BE BOLD, START COLD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting hot and sweating when you\u2019re working hard in rain gear is inevitable. The best way to deal with moisture from the inside is to \u201cstart cold,\u201d especially if you know you\u2019ll be exerting and sweating immediately \u2013 for example, hiking uphill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t put your rain pants on until you start to feel chilled. Wearing lightweight synthetic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-mens-hiking-pants\/\">hiking pants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-hiking-leggings\/\">leggings<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-base-layers\/\">base layer<\/a> pants underneath will help move moisture away from your skin and keep you more comfortable too.&nbsp;Dump heat as you warm up by unzipping side zippers or releasing ankle cuff adjustments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also do things like slow your pace, take off your hat, and expose your neck. If you absolutely hate hiking in rain gear because you get hot, consider wearing quick-drying hiking clothes and using a <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Six-Moon-Designs-Ultralight-Umbrella\/dp\/B07NP6R1DD\/?tag=cleve05e-20\">hiking umbrella<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Knee-down-view-of-a-hiker-standing-on-a-Therm-a-Rest-Z-Seat-Pad-to-put-rain-pants-on-mid-hike.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11456\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Knee-down-view-of-a-hiker-standing-on-a-Therm-a-Rest-Z-Seat-Pad-to-put-rain-pants-on-mid-hike.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Knee-down-view-of-a-hiker-standing-on-a-Therm-a-Rest-Z-Seat-Pad-to-put-rain-pants-on-mid-hike-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Knee-down-view-of-a-hiker-standing-on-a-Therm-a-Rest-Z-Seat-Pad-to-put-rain-pants-on-mid-hike-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Knee-down-view-of-a-hiker-standing-on-a-Therm-a-Rest-Z-Seat-Pad-to-put-rain-pants-on-mid-hike-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Standing on a Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Pad to put rain pants on mid-hike. &#8211; Photo Credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"condensation\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-condensation\"><strong><strong>CONDENSATION <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wearing rain pants on a cold rainy day, condensation will eventually form on the inside fabric. This leads many people to think that their rain gear is failing even though it\u2019s still waterproof and doing its job. If you feel wetness forming inside your pants, open your vents if you have them, and keep truckin\u2019!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This moisture build-up will evaporate with body heat as long as you\u2019re wearing appropriate wicking layers underneath. As long as you\u2019re moving, you\u2019ll stay relatively dry and comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For maximum comfort when backpacking, make sure you\u2019re taking good care of your rain gear (airing it out at night and avoiding bushwhacking to prevent tears), and that you have something cozy and dry to change into at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"h2o-pro\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-2-2-5-amp-3-layer-pants\"><strong><strong>2-, 2.5- &amp; 3 LAYER PANTS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rain pants have layers, and the number of layers determines how waterproof and breathable they are. 2-layer pants are the most common and affordable, and make up the majority of pants on this list. They\u2019re typically constructed with a Durable Water Repellent-coated (DWR) outer shell and a breathable liner (usually mesh) and tend to dry the fastest and breathe the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.5-layer pants are typically the lightest and are made with the same DWR-coated outer. The inner layer of 2.5-layer pants is a thin polyurethane laminate or coating meant to keep sweat and dirt from clogging the breathable pores of the pants from the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3-layer pants are the most effective at keeping water out and are generally more durable since they incorporate a DWR-coated outer shell, a breathable and waterproof midlayer, and a polyurethane lining for the innermost layer. As a result, 3-layer pants are usually heavier than competitive pants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Water-droplets-on-various-rain-pants-laid-side-by-side.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11454\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Water-droplets-on-various-rain-pants-laid-side-by-side.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Water-droplets-on-various-rain-pants-laid-side-by-side-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Water-droplets-on-various-rain-pants-laid-side-by-side-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Water-droplets-on-various-rain-pants-laid-side-by-side-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comparing water beading on the rain pants lineup. &#8211; Photo Credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, hiking and backpacking isn\u2019t about avoiding bad weather, but about being able to face it confidently, knowing you\u2019re properly prepared &#8211; because there\u2019s no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear (or simply forgetting something). 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