Less weight same waterproof excellent. The packable choice for hiking and backpacking.

The nearest trailhead might be a day and a half away but chilling rain and soggy drizzle pay no heed to time and distance. That's why the lightweight Venture Pant from The North Face is so ideal for hiking backpacking and all forms of adventure travel--it's waterproof and breathable but it's also so lightweight and packable that you can stow it in a side pocket without any hassles or packing compromises. Unlike earlier incarnations of the Venture Pant by The North Face this version uses a lighter variation of waterproof HyVent™ fabric shaving a little over an ounce off the weight without cutting out the extra comfort and convenience of features like roomy zippered hand pockets and an elasticized drawcord waist. When the weather clears simply stuff the entire Venture Pant inside the zippered left pocket and you'll be ready for the next surprise squall.

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