Fox Racing Men's Ranger 3l Water Pant Ranger 3L Water Pant

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Without a doubt, the most important part of a waterproof MTB pant is its ability to keep you dry regardless of how frequent the puddle splash is or how heavy the downpour is. Waterproofing is measured by how many vertical millimeters of water are supported by an inch circle of fabric over 24 hours without leaking. The fabric needs to support a minimum of 1,500mm but some fabrics will be rated at 50k plus and, as a rule, the higher the fabric rating the more waterproof the whole product is. But, in the real world, regardless of how good the technology is said to be, no set of pants is totally waterproof and if you’re out for prolonged periods of time in torrential conditions you will get wet. But with the best waterproof MTB pants, it’s just a case of how long this is before the water does begin to seep through. Are the best waterproof MTB pants breathable? Protect yourself from water, mud, and more on the trail with the Defend 3L Water Pants. Designed to keep you dry We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Fox Racing products that are listed in the Pants – Cycle category.

While there’s no denying that the Rangers are great on the bike, they’re not perfect for a number of reasons. The Consort MTB Dungaree withstands filthy and soaking conditions, while proving breathable when your temperature rises – well-placed vents also help keep you cool. The Water Vapour Transmission rating (WVTR) measures how breathable materials are, by testing how much water vapour can travel through the material in given conditions. The higher the rating, the more effective it will be at keeping you comfortable during higher-intensity riding.

The 7Mesh Thunder Pant trousers are expensive, but they’re among the best waterproof mountain bike riding pants you can buy. Jim Bland is a product tester and World Cup downhill mechanic based in North Yorkshire, England, but working Worldwide. Jim’s chosen riding genre is hard to pinpoint and regularly varies from e-bike-assisted shuttle runs one day to cutting downcountry laps the next. Always on the hunt for the perfect setup, Jim will always be found comprehensively testing kit with World Cup racing levels of detail. His ultimate day out includes an alpine loam trail, blazing sunshine, and some fresh kit to test. Reasons to buy: Good value. Not too tight. Decent ventilation. Sturdy waistband adjustment. DWR treatment. Look for robust, waterproof panels on those areas most exposed to water and dirt. Ian Linton / Immediate Media The Fox Ranger 3L Water MTB Pantsare All Mountain riding pants, designed for wet conditions. The TRUSEAL advanced weather resistance technology of the Fox Ranger 3L Water MTB Pantsmakes them lightweight, durable and protective from the elements. Fully waterproof, windproof and incredibly comfortable and breathable. Fox Ranger 3L Water MTB Pants Features

The pants have a good waterproof rating of 10,000mm – measured via a Hydrostatic Head test to determine how much water in a 1in x 1in square column it takes to penetrate the fabric – and a good breathability rating of 10,000g – the number of grams of water vapour able to pass through a square metre of the fabric over 24 hours. Pants are never going to be as breezy as shorts, but the Burner Lite comes closer to any I’ve tried thanks to the lightweight material that feels breezy, and never clammy. There are also laser cut holes galore, with a score or more either side of the knee to draw in air. I’m happy in the Burner Lite up to 20°C or so, which means I’ve been wearing them all this summer without problems. A fabric’s waterproof rating will demonstrate whether it’s able to stand up to drizzle or heavy downpours, and is measured by a material’s resistance to water before it leaks through, conducted under lab conditions. They also work well with knee pads, and although the tapered legs are quite snug, I managed to get bulky downhill-style pads underneath without any fuss. You can have the most waterproof material in the world, but if it’s not breathable it’s not suitable, especially when worn for endurance activities like mountain biking. But what does breathability actually mean? A breathable material lets body heat and sweat efficiently exit which in turn helps regulate temperature and stop the pants from having a ‘boil in the bag’ effect resulting in them getting wet from the inside out.Fox clothing is known as one of the most stylish brands on the market, and its current outerwear collection enhances this quality with some serious technical know-how, whatever the weather throws at you. a) If we have sent you the incorrect bicycle, we will cover the cost of collection and delivery of the correct model. Reading between the lines you’ll see that Fox only states the Ranger Water pant to be water-resistant and not waterproof, but this isn’t obvious when out in downright terrible conditions, and these trousers do a stellar job of rejecting the rain and keeping you dry. Keeping those elements out is a lightweight three-layer construction that sports well-rounded waterproof, windproof and breathable traits. It’s not got the same waterproofing longevity as the Endura or Patagonia options but it’s decent enough for the majority of wet riding. We did, however, find the ratchet waist adjustment to be one of the best and most reliable systems out there. strategically placed Cordura in the Defend 3L Water Pants adds protection against brush, while the pants use a When the heavens do open, the waterproofing is exceptional and the breathability feels comparable to the brilliant MT500. Where it isn’t quite as dialed as the MT500 is the fit and while there is an articulated knee there isn’t much in the way of tailoring resulting in a loose fit that does flap around in the wind.

Seams are all internally sealed and taped to improve their wet weather credentials, while a DWR coating has been applied to help water bead.Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Pants – Cycle.