Designed for women who seek reliable and comfortable protection during wet weather outdoor activities, The North Face Antora Rain Trousers offer breathable, waterproof performance with features promoting excellent mobility. While their relaxed fit ensures freedom of movement and easy layering, some users might prefer a more streamlined silhouette for high-intensity pursuits. These trousers leverage advanced DryVent technology, a DWR finish, and thoughtful design elements to keep you dry and comfortable on the trail.
DryVent Technology: Provides superior breathable and waterproof protection against rain and wet conditions, ensuring you stay dry from the inside out.
Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) Finish: An additional coating that helps water bead up and roll off the fabric surface, enhancing overall water resistance.
Relaxed Fit and Articulated Knees: Engineered for comfortable movement, offering an unrestrictive feel and freedom for natural knee bending, crucial for hiking and active use.
Adjustable Waist: Allows for a customized and secure fit, accommodating various body types and layering needs.
Secure-Zip Welt Hand Pockets: Offers safe and convenient storage for small essentials like keys, a phone, or trail snacks.
Lower-Leg Zips: Designed for practical ease, these zips allow for quick on and off over hiking boots or shoes, even when partially dressed.
Sustainable Materials: Marked with the 'Exploration Without Compromise' badge, these trousers are made with 75% or greater recycled, regenerative, and/or responsibly sourced renewable materials by weight.
Excellent Waterproofing & Breathability: DryVent technology reliably keeps you dry and comfortable.
Enhanced Mobility: Relaxed fit and articulated knees ensure freedom of movement for active use.
Practical Features: Secure pockets and lower-leg zips add convenience for outdoor adventurers.
Sustainable Choice: Constructed with a high percentage of recycled/responsibly sourced materials.
Easy Layering: Relaxed fit accommodates wearing over base layers or regular clothing.
Relaxed Fit Preference: The relaxed cut might not be preferred by users seeking a very slim or streamlined fit for certain activities.
Inseam Length: While standard (R 31"), the fixed inseam might not perfectly suit all leg lengths without tailoring.
Excellent Waterproofing & Breathability: DryVent technology reliably keeps you dry and comfortable.
Enhanced Mobility: Relaxed fit and articulated knees ensure freedom of movement for active use.
Practical Features: Secure pockets and lower-leg zips add convenience for outdoor adventurers.
Sustainable Choice: Constructed with a high percentage of recycled/responsibly sourced materials.
Easy Layering: Relaxed fit accommodates wearing over base layers or regular clothing.
Relaxed Fit Preference: The relaxed cut might not be preferred by users seeking a very slim or streamlined fit for certain activities.
Inseam Length: While standard (R 31"), the fixed inseam might not perfectly suit all leg lengths without tailoring.
These Antora Rain Trousers are built for unpredictable weather, providing essential protection for various outdoor activities. Imagine hiking a mountain trail when an unexpected shower hits; the DryVent fabric and DWR finish will effectively shed water, keeping your legs dry without making you feel clammy due to excellent breathability. The articulated knees and relaxed fit mean you can navigate uneven terrain, climb over obstacles, or simply walk comfortably without feeling restricted. For example, during a steep ascent, your knees will have full range of motion. The adjustable waist allows you to secure the trousers over your base layer or regular trousers comfortably, preventing slippage. When you encounter a muddy patch or need to cool down, the lower-leg zips enable you to easily pull them on or off over your hiking boots without needing to remove your footwear. You can confidently store small essentials like a trail map, energy bar, or keys in the secure-zip welt hand pockets without worrying about them getting wet or lost. Their construction with 75%+ recycled materials also offers peace of mind for environmentally conscious adventurers.
Adjusting the Waist: Simply use the integrated adjustable waist to cinch the trousers for a snug and comfortable fit over your chosen base layers.
Wearing Over Boots: Utilize the lower-leg zips to easily pull the trousers over your hiking boots or shoes. Ensure the zips are fully closed to prevent water ingress.
Layering: The relaxed fit is specifically designed to be worn over thermal base layers or regular trousers, allowing for versatile warmth and protection in varying conditions.
Footwear: Compatible with a wide range of hiking boots and shoes, thanks to the lower-leg zips that facilitate easy on/off.
Proper care extends the life and maintains the performance of your rain trousers:
Read the Label: Always refer to the specific care instructions on the garment's internal tag for the most accurate guidance.
Washing: Generally, wash waterproof breathable garments on a gentle cycle with cold or lukewarm water. Use a technical cleaner designed for waterproof fabrics, or a mild liquid detergent. Avoid fabric softeners, bleach, and harsh powdered detergents, as these can clog the membrane and impair DWR.
Drying: Tumble dry on a low heat setting, or hang to air dry. Low heat in a dryer can help reactivate the DWR finish. If the DWR starts to fail (water no longer beads), consider re-treating the fabric with a spray-on or wash-in DWR product.
Storage: Ensure the trousers are completely dry before storing them in a cool, dry place to prevent mildew.