Explore Men's Waterproof Hiking Pants
Waterproof hiking pants provide an extra layer of protection when rain and wind hit the trail. Our men's waterproof hiking pants use GORE-TEX fabrics to help keep you dry, with a fit that goes over your hiking pants and boots when the weather turns.
When to Wear Waterproof Hiking Pants
Waterproof hiking pants are useful when you're hiking in persistent rain, wet scrub or cold, windy conditions. Keep them somewhere easy to reach in your pack so you can put them on before your trousers get soaked. For better protection in wet weather, pair them with a waterproof hiking jacket.
Should I Choose GORE-TEX Waterproof Hiking Pants or Softshell Pants?
GORE-TEX pants are fully waterproof and windproof, so they are the choice for steady rain and cold. A softshell stretches and breathes better, and sheds light rain, which makes it the choice for variable weather and hard efforts. Our GORE-TEX pants range sits alongside softshell, so you can compare both, and our hiking pants cover the dry days.
Layering Under Waterproof Hiking Pants for Men
Waterproof pants block wind and rain but add little warmth by themselves. In cold weather wear a thin base layer that wicks and avoid cotton, then add hiking socks that keep feet dry inside hiking shoes.
Men's Waterproof Hiking Pants FAQs
Do I need waterproof hiking pants in Australia?
If you hike in the high country, Tasmania or the wetter coastal ranges, yes. For short walks in warm, dry weather a water-resistant softshell is usually enough, but a pair of waterproof pants in the pack is preparation for a sudden cold front.
Do I need waterproof pants if I already have a waterproof jacket?
In sustained rain, yes. A jacket keeps your torso dry, but wet legs still drain heat and chafe. Together, a waterproof jacket and pants give you full cover for the worst of the weather.
Are waterproof hiking pants hot and sweaty?
They can be on a hard climb. GORE-TEX breathes, but no waterproof fabric matches a softshell for airflow. Wear them for the wet, windy stretches and take them off when the rain eases, and look for long leg zips to vent.
How do I pack waterproof hiking pants so I actually carry them?
Choose a light pair that squeezes into a small stuff sack, and keep it in the lid or a side pocket of your pack. If it is easy to reach, you will use it at the first sign of rain instead of leaving it at the bottom.
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