Originally Posted by chipcom

They are wind and water resistant...they're ok for a light rain, but will soak in a soaker. They dry fast tho.

I wear them down to 40 or so without anything under them, colder with poly/wool longies or tights. Above 60 I zip off the legs for instant shorts.

I wash em in cold water and hang dry about once a week or so or as needed. My current pair is like 5 years old and still going strong. Make sure that you secure the reflective velcro ankle straps before washing or put the pants in a mesh bag to prevent them from sticking to other stuff you might be washing too.

The ankles have reflective velcro straps that let you fold & cinch em up tight against your legs...no rub.