Rec your waterproof/resistant pants & thermal wear

[brewco]

I did a search that didn't give any results. Planning a trip to Iceland for May '19. Looking for recommendations on base layers and waterproof or water resistant pants. Thank you!

[orval]

I have some Columbia water pants that I use in the snow (no thermal, just thin pants).
My dh has Frog Toggs that he takes camping. They seem really good -- if do more camping I would get these.

www.walmart.com/ip/Frogg-Toggs-Women-s-All-Purpose-Suit/55360048?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227070251262&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=178082774159&wl4=pla-282788329679&wl5=9009992&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=55360048&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9JnD5peY3gIVWuDICh2-xw-9EAYYAyABEgLY6PD_BwE

[GilliC]

For thermals, I like anything in merino wool. I’m more apt to choose by fit than by brand, but I have several pairs of Helly Hansen Warm that I use extensively. I haven’t tried their new merino wool offering yet, because my old ones are still going strong!

For waterproof pants, I always recommend a breathable laminate with a waterproof rating of at least 10,000mm.. GoreTex is often pricy because of the brand name, but many of the trekking and outdoor brands offer their own version. I bought the LLBean GoreTex Stowaway rain pant before my first trip to Antarctica 7 years ago, and they’re still serving me well, but they’ve changed the model a bit since then. My SO has the Marmot Precip pant, which is much cheaper, and he seems satisfied with them.

I recommend going for a thinner shell-style pant that you can layer over jeans or other pants, because it’s a lot more versatile. You can adjust the choice of clothing and insulating layers according to the situation, and I use the same rain pants in both warm and super cold climates. The choice of full zip vs ankle zip depends on what you’re going to be doing with them (I don’t really like full zip for especially heavy rain or stepping out of a boat for a wet landing), but having some kind of extended leg opening is nice.

[GilliC]

PS - Just like a laminate rain shell, you need to reproof the pants every so often. I typically do it once per year or whenever I notice that water is starting to soak in too quickly and not beading up on the outside. I really like the wash-in proofing from Nikwax.

[buckeyegirl]

I didn’t want to spend a lot because I would probably never wear them again but I tried every pair at Amazon that were under $40 and these were the only ones that were actually water repellent.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769JS4QH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are also lined which was nice. I also tried the Columbia storm surge pants and they were good as well but they swished when you walked and that drove me nuts.

I took the pants in the car and just put them on when necessary which was only a couple times.

[brewco]

Oct 21, 2018 20:48:16 GMT -5 buckeyegirl said:

I didn’t want to spend a lot because I would probably never wear them again but I tried every pair at Amazon that were under $40 and these were the only ones that were actually water repellent.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769JS4QH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are also lined which was nice. I also tried the Columbia storm surge pants and they were good as well but they swished when you walked and that drove me nuts.

I took the pants in the car and just put them on when necessary which was only a couple times.

Thank you! Did you find them to be true to size?

[knavy]

I mostly wore regular leggings and thick socks under my waterproof pants. I brought two pairs of pants that I wore the entire trip.
One lighter pair that was wind resistant and water resistant for days when it wasn’t raining and the sun was out.
www.columbia.com/anytime-outdoor-full-leg-pant-%7C-010-%7C-12-886535893559.html?ef_id=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9BlHe9goLYwiPAf2Qf5P8WdUhM-IiM5cdxwM8eG3MONVhnkEE1voIAaAt44EALw_wcB:G:s&mid=paidsearch&eid=Google+PLA+US&s_kwcid=AL!3937!3!295605960957!!!g!521947224947!&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9BlHe9goLYwiPAf2Qf5P8WdUhM-IiM5cdxwM8eG3MONVhnkEE1voIAaAt44EALw_wcB

Then another more “hardcore” pair that were waterproof and wind proof.
www.rei.com/product/127277/rei-co-op-rainier-full-zip-rain-pants-womens-petite?sku=1272770004&store=149&cm_mmc=PLA_Google_LIA%7C404_178850%7C1272770004%7Cnone%7C5a952348-36d2-4830-b6bd-b562e889e53c%7Cpla-389993198100&lsft=cm_mmc:PLA_Google_LIA%7C404_178850%7C1272770004%7Cnone%7C5a952348-36d2-4830-b6bd-b562e889e53c&kclid=5a952348-36d2-4830-b6bd-b562e889e53c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9AOnv8yihnuImdSdrtSltfq7FAE1tqwa4zSWMeQaKRFM1PtjxvCioAaAh72EALw_wcB

I liked wearing regular leggings because on days we did a lot of driving and it was nice to just remove the outer layer and I didn’t feel the need to put them back on to run into the gas station for bathroom breaks.

[m1and1m]

For regular pants that are water resistant for regular wear, I love Prana, Patagonia, and Marmot. Anything that says DWR, except the Patagonia jeans. Patagonia Skyline travel pants are great for both travel and outdoor wear.

I like these a lot for any time it’s not full on raining because they look and feel like normal pants but you won’t get wet if it’s misting or splashing you. When it starts full on raining I put the rain pants on, but DWR is especially nice for city wear. I don’t have any rain pants to recommend because I’ve been wearing the same pair since 1992 and they’re still going strong, lol.

For thermal layers I choose silk or wool, if it’s super cold Capilene is my favorite but it’s pricier. Silk is super thin and comfortable, so you can layer it under normal clothes easily.

[neonpink]

I bought these thermals for my December trip to Iceland. I felt they were true to size and comfortable. I have since brought them on two other winter vacations and will bring them on my trip to the Czech Republic next month.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XRP2UFS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

I also wore a pair of waterproof Ugg boots. I had already put miles on them. I have taken them to 5 countries and walked hundreds of miles on them in the 4 years I've owned them. They are now just wearing out. I bought a new pair (coming in the mail tomorrow) If they aren't as comfortable I'm sending them back and buying a second pair of these Kesey boots. www.amazon.com/UGG-Womens-Kesey-Motorcycle-Chestnut/dp/B00HZT7ADY/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1541542882&sr=1-6&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=waterproof+ugg

[gardengal]

I agree that wool base layers are best. But, if you won't be needing base layers often, I probably wouldn't pay the price premium for a trip. I like the ones I've gotten from Costco (32* is the brand IIRC) and I've also heard good things about ones from Uniqlo if you have a store near you.