The North Face Waterproof Rain Pants

This beginner-level series covers everything you need to know to purchase and care for a rain jacket.

Learn how to prepare for rain when you go hiking: Get tips on gear to bring, how to keep it dry and special concerns for wet-weather hikers.

With the right mindset, a rainy backpacking trip can be fun. Get tips on wet-weather risks and gear, and how to keep things dry.

Learn how to test your rainwear’s durable water repellent (DWR) coating and how to revive existing DWR or apply new DWR.

Keep your GORE-TEX clothing waterproof with these cleaning tips, and learn how to tell if the durable water repellent coating needs renewal.