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Hiking rain pants are designed to protect from the chilling effects of rain or wind. If planning to hike in a climate where it rains frequently and/or exposed to cold wind, carrying rain pants, rain chaps, or a rain kilt is advisable.

A good fit at the waist, the pants themselves should be a bit loose to let air circulate. Also keep in mind, that wearing hiking boots with rain pants and they are generally bulky enough so keep that in thoughts too, rain pants will need to fit over them.

Most rain pants weigh around 6-8 ounces, with some as light as 3 ounces, and some are tipping the scale at 13 ounces. The lighter the pants, the more simple they are in construction. The most lightweight pants have zero vents, no pockets, and a very lightweight material that can tear easily.

Rain pants are a lot more versatile. On most days, a wool base layer is enough, but it's easy enough to add extra insulation for cooler temperatures or limited activity. With ski pants, one can't really adjust if finds that too warm.

Among the fabrics considered most suitable for rainy days are wool, polyester, nylon or silk. Instead look for materials like wool, which should maintain their warmth even if they do get wet. Clothing made from alpaca and merino wool or a combination of the two are good choices.

While rain pants can be made of plastic or coated nylon, modern waterproof materials are commonly used, including waterproof-breathable fabric such as GORE-TEX.