Fox Racing Men's Ranger 3l Water Pant Ranger 3L Water Pant

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The fabric needs to support a minimum of 1,500mm but some fabrics will be rated at 50k plus and, as a rule, the higher the fabric rating the more waterproof the whole product is. The elasticated ankle cuffs were tight enough to stop water splashing upwards and the trouser legs from riding up.

Besides countering the elements, waterproof trousers must also be robust enough to endure the rigours of mountain biking, so look out for additional features including abrasion-resistant panels. A new garment for 2022, the Defend Fire Alpha Vest is sure to be a hit with riders who like to layer-up without excess bulk or faff. Read our 7mesh Thunder Pant review for all the dirty details of these excellent waterproof MTB pants. The tapered leg prevents snagging or flapping while the easy-to-adjust race ratchet closure keeps the pants firmly in place as you get rowdy. Some riders with longer legs might get chilly ankles, but I’d take that over having too much excess fabric gathered up, collecting mud and flapping about, any day of the week.During the test period they didn’t soak through, and kept me completely dry on every wet weather ride, even after being subjected to hours of constant splashing in puddles and rivers as well as torrential rain.

These 7Mesh trousers are made from completely waterproof and highly breathable Gore-Tex Pro material.Finally, the seat is armored with 70D weight fabric and 30D on the inside of the legs to stop gritty saddles from wearing holes in your pants. The seat panel, rear thighs, and drive side hem get more rugged reinforcing panels, and the crotch seam is offset to reduce wear too. But advances in fabric technology mean that the latest options a soft and comfortable, stretch as you pedal, keep you warm and dry when the spray is flying, and even look good off the bike. Well if your riding conditions favor amphibious vehicles then a proper waterproof trouser is going to keep you drier, warmer and therefore more comfortable out on the trails.

With its excellent venting and superb fit the Sprint Ultra is a great trail trouser, that’s also durable enough for downhill use – a jack of all trades and master of some then. They also offer a vast range of casual apparel and accessories, to complement your high octane lifestyle. Waterproof riding trousers should fit similarly to conventional MTB trousers, with a tapered lower leg to reduce the risk of getting the fabric caught in the drivetrain or flapping, and an adjustable waistband to tailor the fit. We don’t have any figures but during tests we’ve found it breathes as good as the Endura MT500 pant and is close in terms of waterproofness.

DWR treatment (Durable Water Repellent) is often used on the external surface of the fabric to help precipitation or trail spray bead off the surface. Seams are all internally sealed and taped to improve their wet weather credentials, while a DWR coating has been applied to help water bead. The small zipped pocket on the left thigh is indeed handy, but I can’t help thinking adding a second zipped pocket would benefit most riders. Unlike many brands, Fox made the decision not to add perforations to the material, instead relying on its lightweight breathability to prevent you from boiling over. Riding trousers/pants have become more and more popular for mountain biking in recent years, with summer options now lighter, more breathable and less restrictive, while waterproof winter trousers make a lot of sense for keeping you warm and dry in muddy conditions.