Men's Rain & Shell Pants

Shell pants are lightweight, durable pants that work for all seasons. They feature a membrane and taped seams that make them windproof and waterproof while still offering excellent breathability. The material in shell pants can be constructed in 2, 2.5, or 3 layers.

• 2 layer: Outer fabric with a membrane laminated to the inside and a loose inner lining.

• 2.5 layer: Outer fabric with a membrane laminated to the inside and a protective coating printed onto the inner side of the membrane.

• 3 layer: Outer fabric, membrane, and inner lining all laminated tightly together.

Shell pants are an uninsulated pant that works year-round. What you choose to wear underneath depends on how warm you run and what the temperature is outside. If you tend to run hot, a thin base layer might be all you need. But when temperatures drop — or if you're someone who feels the cold more — you can add a mid layer of thin fleece pants for extra warmth.

In summer, shell pants are great on their own when it's windy and rainy. And since they're lightweight and packable, they're also easy to throw on over your hiking pants when a rain shower rolls in.

Shell pants are versatile, multi-purpose pants that work for a wide range of activities. They're popular as ski pants paired with a base layer and mid layer in winter. Their lightweight, packable design also makes them a smart addition to your pack on a hike — easy to pull on over your hiking pants when the weather turns. Shell pants with stretch are also great to wear on their own when it's wet and windy out.