{"product_id":"women-s-rain-pants-waterproof-shell-elastic-waist-reflective-ankle-cuffs","title":"Women’s Rain Pants – Waterproof Shell, Elastic Waist \u0026 Reflective Ankle Cuffs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese pull on over whatever you're already wearing in under a minute. The shell sheds rain before it soaks in. You keep moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gear it replaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail running tights in the rain — they absorb water fast and stay wet, adding weight and chill on every descent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rain jacket alone with no rain pants — keeps your top dry while your base layer soaks through from the knee down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA poncho over everything — covers the upper body and flaps in the wind while your legs take the weather anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven polyester shell rated to 5,000mm hydrostatic head — rain beads off the outer surface so the layer underneath stays dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic drawstring waist adjusts over any base layer in seconds without a buckle or snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo side zip pockets keep your phone and trail essentials accessible and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro-adjustable ankle cuffs seal around the boot top so water can't run down the leg from above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective strips on both outer ankle seams — visible in low light, dawn starts, evening descents, and mountain fog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxed straight-leg cut fits over tights, thermals, or any base layer with full range of motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length coverage from waist to ankle — no gap where the jacket ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% polyester, woven\u003cbr\u003e\nWaterproof rating: 5,000mm hydrostatic head (supplier-stated)\u003cbr\u003e\nWaist: Elasticized with drawstring\u003cbr\u003e\nPockets: Two side zip pockets\u003cbr\u003e\nAnkle: Velcro-adjustable cuffs with reflective trim\u003cbr\u003e\nFit: Relaxed straight leg\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: Full length, waist to ankle\u003cbr\u003e\nSizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Black\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Activearo","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ XS","offer_id":65695913279837,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":65695913312605,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":65695913345373,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":65695913378141,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":65695913410909,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XXL","offer_id":65695913443677,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7188\/4893\/files\/slot-01a-front-mannequin-v3.png?v=1788535169","url":"https:\/\/activearo.com\/products\/women-s-rain-pants-waterproof-shell-elastic-waist-reflective-ankle-cuffs","provider":"Activearo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}