rain pants

Wet weather trousers

Rain pants are waterproof or water-resistant trousers worn over regular clothing to stay dry in wet weather.

They're standard gear for hikers, cyclists, and outdoor workers.

Most are lightweight and packable, designed to be pulled on quickly when conditions change: I keep rain pants in my pack just in case.

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Abbreviated lower garments

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G