Best hiking pants on Reddit
311 reviews from r/hiking, r/CampingandHiking, r/CampingGear and 22 more subreddits
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#1
Prana
4.4
(49)
"I have 6 pairs, always found a good sale of them online. I don't even wear jeans anymore because the Zions are just so comfortable."
"Prana Zion and Patagonia Quandary are also popular."
"Prana Stetch Zions are my go to for both pants and shorts."
"IMO, I’m tall and skinny and I like the Stretch Zion Slim II."
"My favorite are prana halle straight pants II."
"My hands down favorite hiking pant is Prana Koen pant."
"Prana stretch Zion. Great outdoor pants."
"I can't recommend Prana Zions strongly enough."
"I just recently picked up a pair of Prana Zions and am absolutely in love with them."
"Superb hiking pants that check all those boxes."
#2
Outdoor Research
4.4
(32)
"3. Outdoor Research."
"Outdoor Research Ferrosi are my choice as well as many others I've met."
"I have a smartwool baselayer, outdoor research pants, and Patagonia rain pants. With those three layers I can hike in any conditions."
"Best hiking pants I have ever owned."
"I have loved the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pant (and shorts!). The pants have a drawstring that is internal and not annoying."
"Outdoor Research’s Ferrosi pants are my favourite pants."
"Outdoor Research Ferrosi are amazing."
"OR Ferrosi pants/shorts are my go to."
"Outdoor Research Ferrosi!"
"My most comfortable and stretchy pant."
#3
Kuhl
4.5
(31)
"Kuhl makes outstanding pants. Try to find Klash."
"I like Kuhl Radikls."
"Kuhl tends to be popular also."
"Love my Kuhl pants. Summitted Rainier in nothing but those on the bottom half."
"I really like my Kuhl renegade convertible pants from REI."
"Definitely check out Kuhl."
"I second Kuhl. It's really good."
"We mostly love KUHL brand."
"Kuhl pants are great."
"My husband loves his Kuhl hiking pants."
#4
Eddie Bauer
4.5
(30)
"First Ascent guide pro from Eddie Bauer have been my go-to for years."
"100%."
"I’ve had great luck with Eddie Bauer's Guide Pro pants."
"They carry tall and extended sizes."
"Eddie Bauer Accent Guide Pro pants are what I wear all year."
"They are one of my favorite pairs."
"I really like the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Pro pants."
"I really like the one Eddie Bauer makes."
"Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Pro pants and Prana Zion."
"Both pants are great."
#5
Columbia
4.0
(20)
"Perfect and I was very surprised to find them."
"Columbia Silver Ridge. I prefer the style without the zip off half legs."
"I have a pair of Columbia and 2 pairs of Eddie Bauer (one summer, one winter) and love all 3 dearly!!"
"I can’t remember the model but I would recommend checking out Columbia."
"You can get columbia pants pretty cheap since they always have sales."
"Something with nylon. Preferably zip off pants."
"Columbia and REI both make plus-sized hiking pants."
"REI brand, Colombia, Eddie Bauer, and a few other brands have plus."
"Have you tried looking into brands like Columbia or REI?"
"Columbia or rei"
#6
Fjallraven
4.8
(12)
"Or Fjallraven Vidda Pro. Neither have ever disappointed."
"2. Fjallraven."
"My favourite For fit and function."
"Fjallraven"
"Fjallraven’s are my favourite hiking pants."
"My ex-gf loved her Fjällräven pants for high altitude hiking."
"I find the side vents really useful for managing heat."
"Fjallraven Vidda Pro (both ventilated and regular) pants have been great, in a 54L size."
"Fjall Raven Keb Trousers. Have the same problem, built like a tree trunk."
"Their pants are bonkers long."
#7
Wrangler
4.2
(13)
"Wrangler ATGs all the way"
"Best for the $ are wrangler ATGs without a doubt."
"They are stretchy, comfortable, and relatively cheap."
"Honestly, I really like Wrangler ATG. They're inexpensive, and they get the job done."
"I got a pair of Wrangler ATG from Walmart for like $25 as yard work pants and they're fine so far."
"Wrangler ATGs"
"I use ATG by Wrangler. They are lightweight and hold up reasonably well."
"Target carries them for about $30."
"I use ATG by Wrangler."
"Wrangler ATG."
#8
REI
4.3
(12)
"R.E.I. is my new favorite and they go up to size 3x."
"I’ve enjoyed my REI Savanna pants that zip off and can turn into shorts."
"My favs were REIs Savanna pants."
"I don’t have a specific recommendation, but have several pieces from the REI store brand and love them all."
"I like these. Quick dry, some stretch, pockets that are actually useful."
"Might fit the bill."
"REI Trailmade pants come in plus sizes."
"A quick google search for 'Womens hiking leggings pockets' has some promising results, and you might be able to pick up something at REI."
"I like REI Sahara convertible and wore them at Philmont last summer and on many other hikes."
"My favorite pants are the REI activator 3.0 pants."
#9
Arc'teryx
4.8
(8)
"These pants are probably my favorite piece of clothing that I own."
"Arc’teryx Gamma pants for hiking and travel."
"ARCTERYX GAMMA LT sizes 14 n 16 at rei r like $90 rn get them asap."
"Gamma pants from Arc’teryx are my got-to hiking pants if it’s cold/raining."
"I was exceptionally happy with the Arc'teryx Gamma LT Pants."
"My go to's are the Arc'Teryx Gamma LT pants! Amazing."
"Gamma LT is likely too much for most summer days."
"I can vouch for Arc’teryx Gamma pants for colder, wet weather hiking."
#10
Fjällräven
4.6
(8)
"I love my Fjalraven Keb pants."
"They are just awesome."
"Fjallraven make great hiking pants (the best IMO) and they have a ‘curvy fit’ range."
"Fjallraven make a curvy version of some of their women’s pants."
"All I can say is I love Fjallraven hiking pants."
"I've been using Fjällreven Keb Trousers for almost a decade now. It's water resistant, but not water proof. Thing is, they dry very fast."
"I use Fjellreven Keb pants and I have pretty big thighs. These pants are a bit pricey but on the other hand they fit great!"
"The only difference between those two are that the ventilated have the vents."
#11
Duluth Trading
4.2
(6)
"Duluth Trading co Dry on the fly pants or shorts."
"They have talls and a wider range of sizes than most clothing companies."
"I hiked all last winter in a pair of old Duluth Trading 'dry on the fly' pants."
"Most comfortable pair of pants I've ever owned."
"The dry on the fly pants are great for rainy weather, but not too thin that you'll be chilly."
"Duluth trading Dry on the Fly pants. Not waterproof but as the name suggest, quick drying."
#12
Athleta
4.2
(6)
"I love my athleta Trekkies joggers."
"They have a good selection. The Trekkie North or Attitude joggers would work well in warm climates."
"Lots of us wear pants from Athleta. There are multiple options that go from the more technical to streetwear."
"I've had good luck with both athleta and Lululemon joggers for hiking."
"Athleta and prana both sell hiking pants in talks for women."
"Personally I like the Trekkie joggers."
#13
Fjäll Räven
4.6
(5)
"Fjall Raven have some excellent options."
"And if I had to pick a brand of hiking pants that lasted the longest, it’d be Fjallraven. I have 4 pairs myself and they’re extremely durable."
"Kebs all the way"
"Haven't gotten the chance to try these myself but I've heard great things about the Fjäll Räven hiking pants."
"If you do not mind them being a little thicker I would go for kebs."
#14
Mountain Hardwear
4.4
(5)
"My favourites mostly ranked in order from down: 1. Mountain Hardwear."
"Mountain hardwear AP pant"
"They're working pretty well for me."
"Mountain hardware. Prana. Rei."
"Mountain Hardwear AP pant work for me."
#15
Patagonia
4.4
(5)
"Prana Zion and Patagonia Quandary are also popular."
"I also have a pair of Patagonia Point Peak Trail Pants that I love hiking in."
"The Patagonia point peak trail pants are awesome, just wish they made longer sizes."
"Patagonia point peek trail pants."
"I like my Patagonia Quandary - the pant legs roll up and snap up, so semi-convertible."
#16
Duluth Trading Company
4.4
(5)
"I love their stuff."
"I've had terrific luck out of Duluth Trading's."
"Lighter weight in the summer, heavier in the winter."
"They have lightweight hiking gear in stretchy fabrics and their pants come in tall sizes."
"Duluth Trading makes very durable clothes with a good return policy."
#17
Alpine Parrot
4.5
(4)
"Hiking pants have never really fit me until I found these."
"Alpine Parrot is the first truly comfortable hiking pants I’ve had."
"There's a better chance that one of them will fit your measurements."
"They have a fit specifically for large hips."
#18
Joob
4.3
(4)
"Super comfortable, lightweight and quick drying."
"It's got an elastic waistband and tailored fit with nylon stretch fabric."
"The cut is super flattering and could almost wear these off the trail."
"[Joob Everywhere Pants] are stylish and comfortable."
#19
Pinnacle Outfitters
4.7
(3)
"Nomad Leggings from Pinnacle Outfitters. They're surprisingly durable and the zipper pockets are a huge plus."
"They're literally the only pants I wear hiking now."
"Love mine. Plus they have zipper pockets."
#20
Orvis
4.0
(3)
"Orvis Jackson quick dry pants or shorts."
"Orvis Jackson Quick Dry."
"Orvis Jackson Quick Dry."
#21
RailRiders
4.0
(3)
"They are durable and have great pockets."
"Railriders has a wide variety at 35”."
"RailRiders EcoMesh pants apparently can accommodate a generous amount of ass."
#22
BALEAF
4.0
(3)
"I recently bought these which work, but I'd also love suggestions..."
"I really like them."
"They dry quickly and have some signs of wear but haven’t torn."
#23
Kathmandu
3.7
(3)
"I have pants from a local store (Kathmandu Australia), which I really like."
"I have two hiking pants that I love, one straight leg zip off pants from Kathmandu."
"I used Kathmandu, mountain designs and arctryx."
#24
Wondery
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had them for a year now and no complaints from me."
"I have these Wondery Isabel pants and love them."
#25
PrAna
5.0
(2)
"The PrAna zion stretch works well for me."
"Checkout PrAna Zion stretch."
#26
5.11
4.5
(2)
"I have a few pairs of 5.11 pants. I haven't found anything with the durability that those have given me."
"Search for 5:11 brand and elbeco brand for ems workers like paramedic and emts wear."
#27
Magellan
4.5
(2)
"I love Magellan - and so easy to wash in the sink at night."
"Have become a huge fan of Magellan brand and Wrangler for my outdoor bottoms."
#28
KUIU
4.5
(2)
"I have a pair of their Attack pants that fit with a little length to spare."
"Not sure what your budget is, but google KUIU Attack Pants."
#29
North Face
4.5
(2)
"North face makes my favorite pants in Tall sizes."
"4. North Face/Black Diamond."
#30
Lululemon
4.5
(2)
"I use Lululemon ABC since I wear them daily except work."
"However, have you heard of the Lululemon ABC pants? The material feels like hiking pants and they offer them in 37” with ability to hem down."
#31
Burton
4.5
(2)
"I wear ski pants and love them."
"I wear insulated ski pants (I have a Burton pair - no bib) over thick leggings."
#32
686
4.5
(2)
"686 everywhere pants are a favorite."
"686 everywhere pants!"
#33
Baleaf
4.0
(2)
"Baleaf hiking pants from Amazon."
"I've a couple of pairs of Baleaf hiking pants from Amazon. Not expensive, wear really well, lots of usable pockets."
#34
Alder Apparel
4.0
(2)
"Alder Apparel has inclusive sizing and some different styles."
"I love the brand Alder Apparel. Kind of expensive but I think they’ve got some pretty small sizes."
#35
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Not sure where you’re located, but I got a pair from Decathlon that were good quality."
"Depending on your location, you can also check Decathlon for cheap hiking pants."
#36
LL Bean
4.0
(2)
"LL Bean has several types of hiking pants."
"I haven't tried any yet, but I've been shopping and llbean has a lot of petite options."
#37
Helios Trail Pants
5.0
(1)
"We recently launched The Helios Trail Pants - an ultralight pair of hiking pants."
#38
Icebreaker
5.0
(1)
"I bought 2 merino wool tops from the brand Icebreaker 6 years ago and they still look pristine."
#39
Tiburons
5.0
(1)
"Save up for the Tiburons they are nice."
#40
Mont
4.0
(1)
"Try Mont or Kuhl."
#41
Haglöfs
4.0
(1)
"Haglöfs Lite Slim Pants and Mammut Runbold (Light) come both in tall sizes."
#42
ZipHers
4.0
(1)
"ZipHers."
#43
Gore-Tex
4.0
(1)
"I also have a pair of Gore Tex pants that I’ll put on over them if it’s really cold."
#44
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I bought these on Amazon for like $25 and used them last month for a week in southern Utah."
#45
OV Rectreks
4.0
(1)
"I go for merino wool long underwear under soft shell pants."
#46
TSLA
4.0
(1)
"I haven’t taken them on a trail yet but I’ve had them in the gym and they are awesome."
#47
Hybrid Hiking Pants
4.0
(1)
"Maybe check out the hybrid hiking pants which are partially leggings"
#48
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"I like Adidas Tiro Cargo pants."
#49
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"Under Armour vanish pants."
#50
Scrubs
4.0
(1)
"Good scrubs are made to last, repel stains, dry quickly, move with you, not chafe, not stink, easy on/off, and they have lots of pockets."
#51
Stio
4.0
(1)
"Stio CFS Board Pants"
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