Hiking Pants reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 387 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 89 posts to rank the best Hiking Pants brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hiking, r/CampingGear, r/CampingandHiking, r/hikinggear, r/Ultralight. Top-rated brands include Prana (4.6/5), Kuhl (4.4/5), Eddie Bauer (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews387
Subreddits30
Posts89
Brands41
Products75
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#1
Prana
4.6
(74)
"Life changing pants. I wear them hiking, golfing, to the office, around town. They're amazing."
"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 stretch Zion, lined them so much I wear them often."
"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."
#2
Kuhl
4.4
(43)
"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."
"Renegade is my favorite for hiking but in general just a big fan of the brand. Quick to dry, light weight, stretch in the right places, relatively wind breaking."
"Kuhl pants are great."
"My husband loves his Kuhl hiking pants."
"Are my favorite hiking pants after trying a bunch of different brands."
#3
Eddie Bauer
4.4
(38)
"Guide pros are legit, I just bought my third pair."
"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."
"Eddie Bauer guide pro pants. They are amazing!!!"
"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."
#4
Outdoor Research
4.4
(35)
"3. Outdoor Research."
"Outdoor Research Ferrosi are my choice as well as many others I've met."
"I swear by Outdoor Research Ferrosi pants."
"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!"
"Seconding Outdoor Research Ferrosi pants!"
#5
Columbia
4.0
(27)
"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!!"
"Nothing beats my columbia gear. Its so durable and fits like a dream and well worth every penny I've spent on it."
"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?"
#6
REI
4.3
(19)
"It’s better to get stuff from actual outdoor brands than buying fashion/work wear brands or off brands."
"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 LOVE them. Just did some super heavy bushwacking through brambles and branches for several miles and they came out without a scratch."
"My favorite for camping/ hiking are the rei screeline. I squat/weightlift and have some decent thunder thighs. These pants fit my thighs and stretch nicely."
"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."
#7
Fjallraven
4.6
(17)
"Fjallraven do some great trousers specifically women’s fit, choice of leg lengths and ‘shaped’ and ventilated too."
"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."
#8
Arc'teryx
4.7
(11)
"Arc’teryx Gamma LT"
"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."
"I picked up pair of Arc' Gamma LT's about four years ago and they're bombproof."
"Gamma LT is likely too much for most summer days."
"I can vouch for Arc’teryx Gamma pants for colder, wet weather hiking."
#9
Wrangler
4.3
(12)
"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 utility pants fit like a proper pair of blue jeans with the flex and pockets of decent hiking pants."
#10
Patagonia
4.3
(11)
"Prana Zion and Patagonia Quandary are also popular."
"I also have a pair of Patagonia Point Peak Trail Pants that I love hiking in."
"Patagonia has finally started offering larger sizes."
"Patagonia Quandry Pants, quite possibly my single favorite piece of outdoor clothing."
"I (male) love my patagonias more than my columbias, so comfortable in hot and cool temps"
"The Patagonia point peak trail pants are awesome, just wish they made longer sizes."
"Patagonia point peek trail pants."
"It is tough, I like Patagonia quandary pants in tall."
"I like my Patagonia Quandary - the pant legs roll up and snap up, so semi-convertible."
"Lightweight Supplex nylon pants (currently a discontinued Patagonia model). Light and airy."
#11
Fjällräven
4.5
(10)
"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."
"For me personally, I’ve been wearing Fjallraven Kebs for years."
"I wear Fjällraven Keb pants typically, year round here in Sweden."
"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."
#12
Duluth Trading
4.0
(8)
"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."
"These are heavy but once you get used to them they actually last forever. Duluth Flex Fire Hose Pants and absolutely nobody creates longer lasting clothing on Earth."
"Duluth trading Dry on the Fly pants. Not waterproof but as the name suggest, quick drying."
"Hiking in those thick fire hose pants is not something I would want to do. They are the same price or more expensive than Prana or Northface."
#13
Mountain Hardwear
4.4
(7)
"My favourites mostly ranked in order from down: 1. Mountain Hardwear."
"Mountain hardwear AP pant"
"I love my Mountain Hardware. I’m hippy and they fit really nice and are super comfy. Stretchy but breathable."
"They're working pretty well for me."
"Mountain hardware. Prana. Rei."
"Mountain Hardwear AP pant work for me."
"You might just be better off with pants from a company like Mountain Hardware."
#14
Duluth Trading Company
4.5
(6)
"I love the Duluth Trading Company Dry on the Fly pants. Super comfortable and I really like them as hiking pants."
"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."
#15
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."
#16
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."
#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
5.11
4.3
(4)
"I have a few pairs of 5.11 pants. I haven't found anything with the durability that those have given me."
"I get a lot of my pants these days from 5.11. Tired of low-rise pants, shallow pockets and too few, poor fit constricting movement, poor wear."
"Search for 5:11 brand and elbeco brand for ems workers like paramedic and emts wear."
"They make 5.11 style pants but for half the price. They breathe nicely and I hike in mine."
#20
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."
#21
Rab
4.3
(3)
"Best pair of pants I have are Rabs. Had them for years and very durable."
"I have stuff from Rab, Dynafit. Both good quality. Zippers along the legs are nice to ventilate excess heat as needed can be a plus also."
"Rab"
#22
Orvis
4.0
(3)
"Orvis Jackson quick dry pants or shorts."
"Orvis Jackson Quick Dry."
"Orvis Jackson Quick Dry."
#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
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."
#27
The North Face
4.5
(2)
"My favorite hiking pants are The North Face, Aphrodite. Durable, lightweight, and not restricting."
"Extremely comfortable, but thin material so not good in cold or heavy brambles."
#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
686
4.5
(2)
"686 everywhere pants are a favorite."
"686 everywhere pants!"
#30
North Face
4.5
(2)
"North face makes my favorite pants in Tall sizes."
"4. North Face/Black Diamond."
#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
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."
#33
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."
#34
RailRiders
4.0
(2)
"They are durable and have great pockets."
"Railriders has a wide variety at 35”."
#35
Free Soldier
4.0
(2)
"I just got some hiking pants from Free Soldier, and I like them a lot."
"Free Soldier hiking pants are decent for cheap and lightweight work pants."
#36
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."
#37
BALEAF
4.0
(2)
"I really like them."
"They dry quickly and have some signs of wear but haven’t torn."
#38
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."
#39
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."
#40
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco usually has men's hiking pants for around $20."
#41
DUER
4.0
(1)
"Du/er are expensive but worth it."
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