What are rain paints? you may be thinking. The answer is simple: rain pants are the same as a rain jacket, but for the lower half of your body. Why you need them is a more difficult question to answer ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jenni Gritters Arc’teryx ...

Rain gear has come a long way since the days of heavy rubber coats. Materials like Gore-Tex and Columbia's Omni-Tech make some of the best jackets even more lightweight, breathable, and waterproof.

In the category of “least thought about but absolutely necessary gear,” rain pants come in right at the top. They’re not nearly as popular as rain jackets, but they’ll absolutely save your ass (see ...

I detest umbrellas. I get that they are generally pretty handy and allow you to head out the door in any outfit you please without need for a rain jacket (at least theoretically). But to be honest ...

I’m inclined to say the best rain pant is an inexpensive rain pant, because pants inevitably get beaten around more than a jacket knees scuffed on rocks, pants snagged by thorns, seat ground into the ...

Most quality 100 percent waterproof rain jackets will run you upwards of $200. Luckily, Amazon Prime has this Marmot Minimalist rain jacket on sale right now. The packable jacket is waterproof and ...