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

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Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40in | Waterproof rating: 10k | Breathability rating: 10k | Rating: 9/10 Get the size right and the Fox Ranger trousers have a sculpted fit that suits the riding position well. Ian Linton / Immediate Media DWR treatment (Durable Water Repellent) is often used on the external surface of the fabric to help precipitation or trail spray bead off the surface.

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. At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 283 products from Fox Racing, of which 10 were in the Pants – Cycle category. The stealthy-looking design is made from a multi-stretch waterproof fabric which is then treated with an environmentally friendly water-repellent coating and contained together with fully taped seams, all with the aim of keeping you dry and comfortable when the heavens open – something they do really well in a way that lets the water continually bead off, leaving you dry and comfortable. One of the best features of the Fox Ranger 3L is the tapered leg. This is featured on all Fox pants and not only does it keep any flapping material out of the chain it also stops it sagging down at the bottom, which is not a good look. 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.

strategically placed Cordura in the Defend 3L Water Pants adds protection against brush, while the pants use a It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you. Price of Fox Racing Ranger 3L Water Trousers The Troy Lee Designs Resist trousers are made of a stretchy, eco-friendly fabric that’s very breathable and copes well with rain, with taped seams to keep out water. Choosing performance bike outerwear can be confusing and full of jargon, which is why Fox organises its outerwear range into clear and understandable categories, using three overarching category names: Water, Fire and Wind. Even without explaining any further, it’s easy to work out what each category focuses on. Water is for rainy and wet weather. Fire is for cold temperatures. Wind is for, yep… you guessed it, windy conditions. The ankle cuffs are elasticated and the legs have a tapered fit. There’s a small amount of stretch from the 86 per cent polyester/14 per cent spandex blend in the lower leg fabric and the waist is fastened and fit adjusted using Fox’s ratchet closure system.

On the flip side, the fit is fairly baggy, especially around the calves, where the material flaps in the wind. Adjusting the Velcro ankle cuffs doesn’t reduce the volume either. The differences might be minor, but they all add up in the end. However, it’s still worth pointing out that I really rate the Fox Ranger pants. Reasons to buy: Good waterproofing and breathability. Well tailored fit, with no excess material. Stretchy cuffs, Great for taller riders. Good price. To gain the desired waterproof status required the best waterproof MTB pants make the switch from stretchy softshell construction to a fully moisture-proof membrane. These are often constructed with two or three layers – a waterproof layer that is topped with an outer face fabric, or in a three-layer variant, you’ll typically find the waterproof membrane sandwiched between a specifically designed inner and outer layer. How do you measure waterproofness?We’re big fans of Endura’s MT500 Burner Pant, it looks good and offers great durability and protection. This new Lite version is arguably better for trail riders though, because it’s incredibly light at 268g, or nearly half the weight of the downhill pant.