Waterproof pants for all climates

Like choosing any kind of waterproof clothing, it is important go get the right kind of waterproof pants for the expedition that you have in mind. The climate can change remarkably over a trek, and so it is important that the waterproof pants that you buy are a match for the harshest of the climates that you are going to encounter.

There are also several kinds of water proof pants, starting with the kind of clothing which have become known in the hiking community as gaitors. While they are not really true pants, they at least have the advantage of being easy to put on and take off. A gaitor is like a pant leg, and covers the boot, ankle, and can be even long enough to cover the calf and shin up to the knee.

However, for full protection in wet weather and snowy conditions, where it is likely that gaitors will not provide enough protection, one should take a pair of waterproof pants along on the trek. The cheaper end of the market includes pants which are just water tight – they do not breathe, have no special coverings or interiors and are designed to fit over the existing pants, but only for use when it actually rains.

While they do have the advantage of being easy to roll up, and are cheap, once they are wet, they have to be stored somewhere. So, it is worth considering more expensive waterproof pants which can be worn all the time, like regular pants, and are designed to work within your layering system to protect you from the elements.

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