I bought these for a motorcycle trip because raingear from motorcycle apparel companies is very expensive due to it being a niche market. I tried these pants because I really like the Columbia brand and have quite a few Columbia items (fleeces, winter jackets, etc.). I wanted to be able to put them on over my clothes without having to take my boots off, which they worked great for. I will admit that I was worried of how well they would stand up to heavy rain. I was pleasantly surprise to find that they stood up to torrential rains like a champ! They also dried fairly quickly while hanging in my hotel room. I love them, and they will go on all my future motorcycle trips.
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