Find a waterproof pant for myself

[Julian Foreman]

Ok everybody, I have done a decent ammount of looking around the forum

and have not come up with much that tells me what I want to know. I am

really in the need for a pair of waterproof pants. In the fall and

early winter here in central Illinois, it gets wet. I will be biking a

lot and need something waterproof. Eventually, my rides will be 20

mins plus so I will need something that will keep me pretty dry. I

will not have the ability to shower normally considering i m
going to classes and such here at ISU. I was looking at gortex, it

sounds good, maybe a little hot, and rather expensive, but waterproof.

Pertex also sounds nice accept I have a feeling I would end up a tad

damp by the time I got to class. Really, I'm looking for most

breathable and most waterproof. Any and all suggestions area welcome!

thanks a lot!!
By the way,what about this waterproof pant?
I find it in google search.
http://www.greatarcteryxjackets.com/arcteryx-men-s-waterproof-pant-product-165.html

 

[78Bronco]

I have Mountain Equipment Coop 3 layer goretex pants and they are pretty good. I use them for hiking and walking the dog in the west coast rain storms up here.

 

[Amontgomery]

From what I have seen of TADgear's Shark-skin and Rhino-skin fabrics (softshell) I would say look at a pair of their Force10s. Kinda expensive($175), but if their jackets are any indication, well worth the price.

I have worn my Spectre (Sharkskin) in very hard rain, while riding my bike and after 30+ minutes I was still perfectly dry underneath.

I have also been told that they will be releasing the same pants in a Hardshell here in the near future.

ETA: Correction. Alpine is the style, not force10