overtrousers

Outer leg covering

Overtrousers are waterproof or protective trousers designed to be worn over regular pants, typically used in wet weather, outdoor activities, or work environments where clothing needs shielding from rain, mud, or other hazards.

They usually feature a loose fit to accommodate layers underneath and often have full-length zippers or snaps along the legs for easy on-and-off over boots.

I packed overtrousers for the hiking trip in case of rain.

garment

waterproof pants

Moisture-resistant leg covering

windpants · waders · chaps · gaiters · coveralls · overalls · hiking pants · outer layer · stirrup pants

protection

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

weatherproof · splash-proof · abrasion-resistant · insulated · thermal · lined · ripstop · durable · lightweight · packable

activities

hiking

Recreational trail walking

farming · forestry · construction · motorcycling · skiing · snowboarding · mountaineering · hill walking · dog walking · gardening

materials

Gore-Tex

Waterproof breathable fabric membrane

  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
  • PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation

polyurethane · neoprene · rubberized · oilskin · waxed cotton · ripstop · fleece-lined · laminated · synthetic · microfiber

Opposites
layering position

overtrousersunderwear

Clothing worn beneath

underpants · thermal underwear · long johns · base layer · long underwear

garment exposure

overtrousersundergarments

Clothing worn beneath outerwear

undershorts · thermal leggings · compression shorts

protection vs. exposure

overtrousersbare legs

shorts · naked

Family

over, trouser, trousers, trousered

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