Backpacker 9/05 Precip Pant

Field Notes From Our Testers

On an early-summer trip to Mt. Shasta, these bargain rain pants held up on glissades that ripped the seat out of more expensive models. Our test reports, “The pants didn’t leak a drop, even sliding in wet snow, and the PreCip fabric breathed well while I climbed with a base layer underneath.” Ankle zips make for easy on-off. The pull-ons have no fly, but for the price, we’re not complaining.

Trail Runner April 2008 Precip Pants

Adventure Racer Gear Guide

A waterproof, breathable and completely seam-taped shell pant, with side zips and an elastic waist band that make them easy to get on and off.