tyvek pants as rainpants for a thru hike

Yes, I used Tyvek pants for many years switching to Dri-Ducks a couple of years ago. Tyvek is breathable and lightweight. I like them. However some of the stuff I have purchased over the years has been lacking in durability. The ones with the Dupont logo have been extremely durable.

Thanks for the DuPont tip.. did you buy it online? I see them at a 'Boss' Safety-something website and might order from there.. only $3 each or something.

Why did you switch to DriDucks? I own DriDucks now but 6 oz for a rain pant seems like a lot… I do use them but it's not like I hike for 2 hours in heavy rain.. at most 30 mins – 1 hr and then we'd try to set up shelter..

Did the Tyvek keep you dry? Have you tried the Tyvek boot covers by any chance?

I bought a Tyvek coveralls from the hardware store. They are not durable. I wore them one day thinking it would rain but it snowed instead so I can't tell you how they work for rain. They abraded from walking so I did not think they'd last very long.

I think if you made your own rain chaps from real Tyvek, the kind they wrap houses with, you'd have something that worked great. Otherwise, if you use the kind that are pre-made, they'll be made of the soft tyvek and you'll have to replace them often. You'll probably have to seam seal them, too.