Pants

Recent Pant Reviews

Patagonia Baby Micro D Bottoms

A straightforward, no-frills pair of fleece pants that served my daughter well as an outerlayer in the shoulder seasons and a baselayer in the snowy winter. Conditions:  My 3-year-old adventurer has worn the Patagonia Baby Micro D Bottoms for almost 6 months during the fall and winter. She’s worn them as both an outer layer in fall and as a baselayer in the winter, beneath snow pants.    Front     Rear   Fit and Layering: The pants are listed as a 4T size, and are on the verge of running… Full review

Outdoor Research Ferrosi Joggers

The Ferrosi Joggers are a light pair of synthetic pants that are great for hiking. I like the tactile, quick-drying, breathable yet durable fabric, and they’re well-designed unless you favor a fly with a zipper. The jogger style (elastic cuffs) work better with low hikers, but they make regular Ferrosi hiking pants. One of the best hiking pants I have worn.  BASIC INFORMATION Outdoor Research offers Ferrosi hiking pants for men and women (in regular and convertible styles, if you like pants that… Full review

Marmot Scree Pant

Used to be the best pants ever. I bought my first pair of these a decade ago it seems.  They turned out to be the most amazing comfortable pants I had ever worn.  They seemed indestructible and to give you and idea of what I mean, I still have be original pair but they look ratty these days.  I have hiked with them through rocks and poking things like brambles and branches.  The most amazing feature of these pants is temperature regulation.  Or at least it was.  The first designs of these… Full review

Arc'teryx Beta AR Pant

My first Arc'teryx hardshell. Let's see if it fits the bill... Haven't used it that much on purpose since hardshells are my last resort, especially when it comes to pants. Why? Well, primarily because of the extra weight and secondly because of the whole process of getting in and out of in the field. I think of hardshells like a pair of crampons: use them only when needed and not for the whole duration of the hike. Hardshells are the bane for many hikers because they usually don't work the way they… Full review

Columbia Titanium Pants

Good looking but basic.   Columbia's Titanium line (now Titan) is supposed to be the top of the line series, but from my experience this pair is a basic fly with button with no membrane or any reinforcements in key areas. Don't get me wrong, I love these pants and that's why I've been using them for five years give or take.   I bought this 32 inches width and 30 inches height, which is the short leg variation, and it fits great for my 5' 7" frame. The fabric is mainly polyester with a low percentage… Full review

Arc'teryx Gamma AR Pant

So close, SO CLOSE; these pants are amazing. The fit, the mobility, the stretch, the sizing, but why couldn't you just put the littlest back pocket on there for before and after the wilds? -when I need to stick a license, credit card, and twenty bucks somewhere accessible?! The pants in the field: Whether hiking, backpacking, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, or even wearing these pants under my ski pants on a quick, lunch-break-tour of my favorite alpine trails around our resort, these pants rate an… Full review

Outdoor Research Cirque Lite Pants

The Cirque Lite Pants are another hit from Outdoor Research. These alpine climbing pants are hiking, scrambling, and three-season mountaineering friendly.   Hiking out from Peggy's Pond in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Washington) Outdoor Research's Cirque Lite Pants Ever do something dumb outdoors and turn a pleasant hike/climb into an epic suffer-fest? Yeah, me neither. Outdoor Research, the “working man’s” gear company, has made a pair of pants that can take you from casual hikes with… Full review

Ronhill Trackster Classic

Great versatile pants. Used these for 30 years. Great versatile pants used for commuting on the bike, running, and hiking. Last forever. Full review

Kühl Rydr Pant

Liked them, until I washed them. Liked them, until I washed them. Dye came out uneven, and now they look heavily wrinkled. Pretty disappointing for what they cost. Tag said they where machine washable. Material did feel stiff when new, as well as after being washed. They felt larger than what the size said compared to the same size in other brands. Probably won't buy again.  Full review