Women’s Rain Pants – Waterproof Shell, Elastic Waist & Reflective Ankle Cuffs

The rain showed up at noon, a mile from the summit. You had the right base layers, you had the right boots. But above the knee, you were soaked through before the first switchback.

Regular hiking pants don't keep rain out — that's not what they're built for. A pair of softshells will slow it down for the first twenty minutes, then hold the water in against your legs for the rest of the descent. By the time you're back at the trailhead, you've been hiking in cold wet fabric for two hours.

These pull on over whatever you're already wearing in under a minute. The shell sheds rain before it soaks in. You keep moving.

Here's how it works.

The woven polyester shell carries a supplier-stated 5,000mm hydrostatic head rating — the standard measure for fabric waterproofness. Rain hitting the outer surface beads and runs off rather than soaking through to the layer underneath. The elastic drawstring waist adjusts over any base layer or insulation without a belt or snap closure. Velcro-adjustable ankle cuffs seal around the boot top so water can't run down the leg from above.

Two zippered side pockets keep your phone, snacks, and trail essentials dry and accessible without a separate bag. Reflective strips on both outer ankle seams stay visible in low light — useful at dawn, dusk, or in mountain fog. The relaxed straight-leg cut fits over tights, thermals, or a base layer with full range of motion on the trail.

The gear it replaces:

• Trail running tights in the rain — they absorb water fast and stay wet, adding weight and chill on every descent.
• A rain jacket alone with no rain pants — keeps your top dry while your base layer soaks through from the knee down.
• A poncho over everything — covers the upper body and flaps in the wind while your legs take the weather anyway.

What's in it:

• Woven polyester shell rated to 5,000mm hydrostatic head — rain beads off the outer surface so the layer underneath stays dry.
• Elastic drawstring waist adjusts over any base layer in seconds without a buckle or snap.
• Two side zip pockets keep your phone and trail essentials accessible and dry.
• Velcro-adjustable ankle cuffs seal around the boot top so water can't run down the leg from above.
• Reflective strips on both outer ankle seams — visible in low light, dawn starts, evening descents, and mountain fog.
• Relaxed straight-leg cut fits over tights, thermals, or any base layer with full range of motion.
• Full-length coverage from waist to ankle — no gap where the jacket ends.

Specifications

Material: 100% polyester, woven
Waterproof rating: 5,000mm hydrostatic head (supplier-stated)
Waist: Elasticized with drawstring
Pockets: Two side zip pockets
Ankle: Velcro-adjustable cuffs with reflective trim
Fit: Relaxed straight leg
Length: Full length, waist to ankle
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Color: Black

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