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Waterproof Pants

Want to keep your legs dry from rain and snow with a hard shell? See our top picks in waterproof shells and rain pants below, thanks to hundreds of independent reviews and ratings by hikers, backpackers, alpinists, backcountry skiers, trail runners, and paddlers.

The best waterproof pants, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on July 14, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

user rating: 5 of 5 (4)
Arc'teryx Beta AR Pant
$350 - $500
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Patagonia PowSlayer Bibs Snowsport Pant / Waterproof
$35 - $319
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Marmot Minimalist Pant
$165 - $185
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Rab Kinetic Alpine Pants
$65
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Black Diamond StormLine Stretch Rain Pant
$67 - $155
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Pant
$52 - $265
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (4)
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Rain Suit Waterproof Jacket / Waterproof
$30
user rating: 1 of 5 (3)
Arc'teryx Sabre AR Pant
$420 - $479
user rating: 0.5 of 5 (1)
Marmot Palisades Pant
$29
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Amundsen Peak Knickerbockers
$359 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Patagonia Alpine Houdini Pants
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Jöttnar Valdyr Pants Snowsport Pant / Waterproof
$490 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Hybrid Bib
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Arc'teryx LEAF Alpha Pant
$579 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Beyond Clothing ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Pant
$248 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Mountain Hardwear Plasmic Pant
user rating: 4 of 5 (10)
Marmot PreCip Pant
$80 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Zpacks Waterproof Breathable Cuben Fiber Rain Pants
$160 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Arc'teryx Alpha SV Bib
$625 MSRP
 
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Jagged Edge Telluride Bib
 
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Wild Things Superlight Alpinist Pants
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Mountain Hardwear Epic Pant
$90 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
REI Taku Pants
$169 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
AntiGravityGear Ultralight Rain Pants
$57 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
REI Kimtah Rain Pants
user rating: 4 of 5 (3)
The North Face Kichatna Bib
 
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Columbia Rain Tech Omni Heat Pants
 
user rating: 3 of 5 (2)
Log House Designs Gore-Tex Pant
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Sierra Designs Elite Rain Chaps
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Rab Neo Guide Pants
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
GoLite Shadow Pants
$175 MSRP
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user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
The North Face Mountain Bib
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Moonstone Gore-Tex Shell Pant
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user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
L.L.Bean All Conditions Bibs
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Marmot Thunderlight Pant
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Arc'teryx Theta LT Pant
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Marmot 3L Bib
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Arc'teryx Theta SK Pant
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user rating: 3.5 of 5 (5)
Marmot PreCip Full Zip Pants
$100 MSRP
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Patagonia Six Chuter Bibs Snowsport Pant / Waterproof
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Arc'teryx Minuteman Pant
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Moonstone Sauvage Bib
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user rating: 4 of 5 (3)
REI Switchback Pants
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
L.L.Bean Guide Pants
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
The North Face ICR Pant
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Berghaus Gore-Tex Paclite Overpant
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user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Cabela's Dry-Plus MXP Pants
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user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Marmot Stretch Armstrong Bib
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Recent Waterproof Pant Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Arc'teryx Beta AR Pant

My first Arc'teryx hardshell. Let's see if it fits the bill... Haven't used it that much on purpose since hardshells are my last resort, especially when it comes to pants. Why? Well, primarily because of the extra weight and secondly because of the whole process of getting in and out of in the field. I think of hardshells like a pair of crampons: use them only when needed and not for the whole duration of the hike. Hardshells are the bane for many hikers because they usually don't work the way they… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Beyond Clothing ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Pant

Durable and functional, the BEYOND ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Pant is a three-layer expedition-fit hardshell that is best suited for long days in inclement weather. These highly durable rain pants are best for people who prioritize hard-wearing rain gear over weight savings. They are ideal in cool and cold weather, but can be sufficient in warmer weather during downpours. In a world saturated with outdoor products, people have more opportunity than ever to fine-tune their personal rig to their needs. BEYOND… Full review

rated 1 of 5 stars
Arc'teryx Sabre AR Pant

Terrible pants, terrible Arc'teryx customer support. Pants ripped on the third day of use, on piste! The knee blew out. Arc'teryx support was a disaster and rejected a product defect. Pants also run small and show dirt—they get grotty quickly. Buy Patagonia instead if you care about product quality and sustainability! Arc'teryx is corporate profit over quality and ethics. Stay away. Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Jöttnar Valdyr Pants

A severe condition hard shell, drop-seat pant for winter climbers, alpinists, and ski-mountaineers. Used in all the previously mentioned as well as long winter hikes, snowshoeing, and backcountry Nordic skiing. Workmanship is excellent, Colour schemes limited, Internal powder gaiters along with kevlar instep protectors for protection against skis and crampons + errant snowshoes. image courtesy Jöttnar Fit & Comfort I'm 6'2" (187cms) and the large size fits surprisingly well. They don't feel… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Rab Kinetic Alpine Pants

Summer has a new friend. The Kinetic has proven a phenomenal solution to non-winter protection. Often, during summer and fall, to carry a Gore-Tex pants shell isn't convenient. When weight is of the matter, the Kinetic offers full waterproof protection with these reliable pants. This shell isn't an over-pant. It is a full garment on its own. The construction is flawless. The quality is outstanding, on pair with all RAB products. It is both comfortable and breathable. It feels light and indeed it… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Amundsen Peak Knickerbockers

The Amundsen Peak Knickerbockers are designed to stand up to some of the most extreme winter conditions on earth. The quality of construction and materials is obvious out of the box and comes through in the wearing experience. They'll stand up to any winter condition and are surprisingly wearable during the summer, too. A great investment if you prefer fewer, high-quality pieces in your outdoor gear collection. LoneStranger was lucky enough to be assigned the Men's Peak Knickerbockers for review… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Amundsen Peak Knickerbockers

The Amundsen Peak Knickerbockers are designed to protect from the elements on a cold winter peak yet vent well enough to climb mountains in full pack on a hot summer trip. Combined with gaiters or just calf length socks knickerbockers are a versatile and different option to consider that brought a surprising amount of functionality to the trail in all seasons. Wide waistband, articulated knees, and five zippered pockets combined with a durable, four-way stretch, 3L fabric make these technical gear,… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Pant

Lightweight and well-made, but won't take much abuse. Recently got the Stretch Ozonic Pants (men's medium, short) and put them to the test on a climb of Mt St Helens the other day. Needed some lightweight basic wind and rain protection. They fit that bill. Didn't take up much pack space and were easy to get on and off over boots. Fit was very good and fabric was helpfully stretchy. I liked the feel of it. The only downside was that the seat didn't hold up well to the enjoyably long butt glissade… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Patagonia PowSlayer Bibs

Patagonia's PowSlayer Bibs are a premium, lightweight yet durable, waterproof snowsports pants for the backcountry-focused skier and rider. They work equally well for inbounds and side-country trips too. Their Gore-Tex Pro fabric keeps out all types of precipitation—not just powder—reliably and comfortably all day long. With a 100-percent recycled face fabric, they bring together environmental credibility with technical waterproof/breathable performance. At $599 the PowSlayer's MSRP is decidedly… Full review

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