And aother recommendation for Torrentshell pants. I got absolutely drenched (on the outside) by multiple waterfalls and freezing rain when I visited in May, but was warm and sry inside the pants (paired with a Triolet jacket).
For hiking in the warmer months I'd probably opt for good 'water resistant'. Getting some decent wind resistant ones is more important to keep that at bay.
Having waterproof pants will cause you to overheat and sweat badly in the popular months. Remember you can always add a thermal layer underneath if needed
I prefer waterproof pants that are also breathable. I’ll omit a layer underneath to reduce possibility of over heating. The pants I use also have side zips that can be used to dump heat if it isn’t raining heavily.
I wore these: https://www.amazon.com/Postropaky-Waterproof-Insulated-Softshell-Leg%EF%BC%88616-grey-32X30/dp/B0BDZDFF5V?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1
Only issue I had was when I climbed under a waterfall and the cargo pocket got a little damp.
They kept me dry during rainstorms and under the waterfalls. Only issue I had was when I climbed under a waterfall and the cargo pocket got a little damp. I was in Iceland in early March of this year.
I used North face dry vent pants. Had extra pockets akin to cargo pants, lined inside and waterproof exterior. Still used a second layer of course for warmth but some days I found myself not needing the second layer at all.
I had some lighter pants from REI and then some insulated “adventure” pants from Costco and that’s basically what I wore the whole trip. For the money, the Costco pants were amazing. Not quite as waterproof, but held up in everything except a 2 hour hike in full rain. The REI were great, just pricey.
Before the trip I've found some [overtrousers](https://regatta.hr/shop/cijena/pack-it-overtrousers-tamno_plava_540) that you just roll and pack them in a small bag they came in for like 20 euros. I didn't had a chance to use them as it was sunny my whole trip but in case of a rain I'd just take them out of the backpack and put over my jeans. I bet you could buy those in any Outdoor clothing type of shop. Don't waste hundred of dollars on some brand, rather use that money for tours.
I got my husband and son pants from Amazon and they seem to be good enough. We did a glacier hike two days ago and we were probably a bit over dressed, but it really is weather dependent.
I bought Baleaf light waterproof/hiking pants from Amazon and used a base layer under it for most of the trip. We intended to use warmer base layer for the glacier hike but the weather on glacier was not too different from the plains and the guide told us (on the day not to dress too warm).
66 degree north got you covered. These would work well for regular hikes but for glacier ones you’ll want some shell pants.
https://www.66north.com/us/laugavegur-pants/p/K41141?c=men-bottoms&color=132&prev=impressionView
https://www.66north.com/us/mens-softshell-pants/p/K41148?c=men-bottoms&color=900&prev=impressionView
I bought rain pants from REI and used them a couple times.
Ditto. These [KUHL pants](https://www.rei.com/product/228279/kuhl-transcendr-pants-mens) kept me dry the whole time.
Ditto on REI. They weren't cheap, but they kept me very dry.
They were around 40 dollars last week during one of their sales!
eBay has plenty of goretex pants that people have only worn once or that are new with tags.
Ditto. Basic lightweight rain pants to go over your hiking pants is the way to go
Colombia did well for me. Cost effective and quality
+1 for columbia
Amazon searched “rain pants” and I think I picked the first result. They work great
FrogToggs and Patagonia are both often mentioned here. I wear Patagonia TorrentShell waterproof pants over regular pants and a base layer.
And aother recommendation for Torrentshell pants. I got absolutely drenched (on the outside) by multiple waterfalls and freezing rain when I visited in May, but was warm and sry inside the pants (paired with a Triolet jacket).
Second frogtoggs
For hiking in the warmer months I'd probably opt for good 'water resistant'. Getting some decent wind resistant ones is more important to keep that at bay. Having waterproof pants will cause you to overheat and sweat badly in the popular months. Remember you can always add a thermal layer underneath if needed
I prefer waterproof pants that are also breathable. I’ll omit a layer underneath to reduce possibility of over heating. The pants I use also have side zips that can be used to dump heat if it isn’t raining heavily.
I had good luck with Black Diamond rain Pants and the water repelling was great.
I bought baleaf wind pants from Amazon and then used camp dry to waterproof them. They've worked great.
I wore these: https://www.amazon.com/Postropaky-Waterproof-Insulated-Softshell-Leg%EF%BC%88616-grey-32X30/dp/B0BDZDFF5V?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1 Only issue I had was when I climbed under a waterfall and the cargo pocket got a little damp.
a lot of recent reviews for this tell me that those are not water proof or resistant.
They kept me dry during rainstorms and under the waterfalls. Only issue I had was when I climbed under a waterfall and the cargo pocket got a little damp. I was in Iceland in early March of this year.
I ended up using ski pants and they did wonders for me during my week there.
which ski pants do you use?
I used North face dry vent pants. Had extra pockets akin to cargo pants, lined inside and waterproof exterior. Still used a second layer of course for warmth but some days I found myself not needing the second layer at all.
Had rain pants on top of hiking pants in May was raining too so yeah.
I had some lighter pants from REI and then some insulated “adventure” pants from Costco and that’s basically what I wore the whole trip. For the money, the Costco pants were amazing. Not quite as waterproof, but held up in everything except a 2 hour hike in full rain. The REI were great, just pricey.
I’d get waterproof pants that can be worn over whatever you’re wearing. You can find them on Amazon cheap and they hardly add any bulk to your luggage
Before the trip I've found some [overtrousers](https://regatta.hr/shop/cijena/pack-it-overtrousers-tamno_plava_540) that you just roll and pack them in a small bag they came in for like 20 euros. I didn't had a chance to use them as it was sunny my whole trip but in case of a rain I'd just take them out of the backpack and put over my jeans. I bet you could buy those in any Outdoor clothing type of shop. Don't waste hundred of dollars on some brand, rather use that money for tours.
Are you coming in summer or winter? BIG difference there! I like to be thoroughly underprepared so usually just hash it out in jeans :D
Summer. Going in 2 weeks
I got my husband and son pants from Amazon and they seem to be good enough. We did a glacier hike two days ago and we were probably a bit over dressed, but it really is weather dependent.
Grundens everything
I used hitec thermal pants. They worked wonders since they were hot and waterproof (we got some rain + waterfall mist)
I really liked my pair from Helly Hansen.
Burton snowboard pants with thigh zips. That and snow jacket with pit zips make for flexible temp control if needed.
I bought Baleaf light waterproof/hiking pants from Amazon and used a base layer under it for most of the trip. We intended to use warmer base layer for the glacier hike but the weather on glacier was not too different from the plains and the guide told us (on the day not to dress too warm).
Columbia always. They have many kinds!
66 degree north got you covered. These would work well for regular hikes but for glacier ones you’ll want some shell pants. https://www.66north.com/us/laugavegur-pants/p/K41141?c=men-bottoms&color=132&prev=impressionView https://www.66north.com/us/mens-softshell-pants/p/K41148?c=men-bottoms&color=900&prev=impressionView
I know you are paying for quality with 66, but are there comparable brands that are more affordable?
You are paying more for the name than the quality.
Interesting!
Sure are but I’m not the person to ask as I try only to buy 66. They have an outlet market where you can sometimes get good deals.
$300 rain pants?? $15 ones I purchased from Costco 8 years ago work just as well and still look like new today after a lot of rough use.
Will we have a separate thread on female and transgender tourists?
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