Rain pants, also called rain trousers, are
waterproof
Waterproofing is the process of making an object, person or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resists the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet env ...
or
water-resistant
Waterproofing is the process of making an object, person or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resists the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet env ...
pants
Trousers (British English), slacks, or pants (American English, American, Canadian English, Canadian and Australian English) are an item of clothing worn from the waist to anywhere between the knees and the ankles, covering both legs separatel ...
worn to protect the body from
rain
Rain is a form of precipitation where water drop (liquid), droplets that have condensation, condensed from Water vapor#In Earth's atmosphere, atmospheric water vapor fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is res ...
. Rain pants may be combined with a
rain jacket to make a rain suit. Rain
gaiters may also be used for further protection.
While rain pants can be made of plastic or coated nylon, modern waterproof materials are commonly used, including
waterproof-breathable fabric such as
Gore-Tex.
[" They will normally be made from nylon with a polyurethane coating, a waterproof coating that breathes, or a laminated waterproof membrane that breathes ( Gore-Tex)." p 4]
Surviving Cold Weather Gregory J. Davenport - 2003
See also
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Hiking equipment Hiking equipment is the equipment taken on outdoor walking trips. The duration, distance, planned activities, and environment impacts equipment selection. For example, a short day hike across flat farmland versus trekking in the Himalayas would cal ...
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Hiking apparel
Trousers and shorts