How to Choose Hiking Pants

The Columbia Sportswear Silver Ridge stretch convertible pants with 32 in. inseam feature zip-off legs that convert the pants to shorts in a heartbeat.
| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 95% polyester/5% elastane |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Side Cargo Pockets | Yes |
| Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 4XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 6X | L Tall | XL Tall | XXL Tall | XXXL Tall | XXXXL Tall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 32 - 35 | 35 - 38 | 38 - 41 | 42 - 45 | 46 - 49 | 50 - 53 | 53-56 | 56-59 | 46 - 49 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 55-57 | 59-61 | 63-65 | 42 - 45 | 46 - 49 | 50 - 53 | 54 - 57 | 57 - 60 |
| Sleeve Length | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Waist | 26-29 | 29 -32 | 32-35 | 36-39 | 40-43 | 44-47 | 47-50 | 50-53 | 40-43 | 44-47 | 48-51 | 51-54 | 55-58 | 59-62 | 36-39 | 40-43 | 44-47 | 48-51 | 51-54 |
| Hip | 32-34 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-43 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 51-53 | 53-55 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 55-57 | 59-61 | 63-65 | 41-43 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 55-57 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Short pant inseam = 30
Regular pant inseam = 32
Tall pant inseam = 34
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Nice pants; well made, as you would expect from Columbia. The fit is pretty much as expected, but whatever amount of stretch fabric was incorporated doesn't help much with the waistband. Extra flex in the knees and thighs is always nice, but with waist sizes only in even numbers, it makes it difficult for a guy who falls into the odd number bracket. Either they are a little snug around the middle, or, especially with these slick synthetic fabrics, you buy the next larger size and have to cinch up your belt until the waistband wrinkles to keep them up.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wore these exactly twice--second time out, I found a hole in the back pocket. Atrocious quality, and Columbia expects me to pay for warranty shipping. Never again.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have purchased a lot of Columbia apparel over the years. The quality is still pretty good, but sizing has become an issue. I've been a reliable 36/32 with all of my Columbia pants. Perhaps it's just the cut of these convertibles but I had to go up to a 38 to get a proper fit. The second complaint is with the front pockets. They are actually more shallow than the rear patch pockets. Not a big deal for the intended use of these pants, but still.... Purchased for a trip to the backcountry, I'm sure they'll do the job. I doubt I'll wear them beyond that though.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these pants. I get overheated near instantaneously when wearing long pants, but that hasn’t happened so easily in these...and if it does, I’ll just unzip them into shorts! They look great, can be casual or even semi formal. I was wearing them at work and my GF asked why I was dressed up. But then again, I’m always in shorts. I can’t say much about their stretchability, so I’d try to order appropriately. They seem true to size for me. I’m 6’2” and a fairly slim 190lbs and the 34x32 fit me perfectly. I also tried the 34x34 and they were too long.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are my go-to pants. They are light and cool, very functional and very comfortable. Unlike the regular silver ridge pants, the fabric in these has a lot of stretch so the pants move with you making them much more comfortable, and with the zip off legs they are very versatile. I wear these at work all the time, leg sections on for meetings and events, then the legs come off for casual mode in the afternoon. They do run a little on the small side. I wear a 40 and 42 in most Columbia clothing, but had to go up one size for these.
I'm very happy with this purchase. Is the second pair I've bought in four years. My first pair I wore six weeks straight with little washing and they survived very harsh conditions in Africa. Knowing this I bought the second pair for an outdoor adventures camp that I am doing. I cannot be any happier with these
I bought to satisfy my work and outdoor needs. I'm able to wear them to work since they look so nice and I can hit the trails immediately after work! Very comfortable and just the right amount of room for free range of motion no matter what I'm doing. Converting to shorts is also a plus if I want to run. A little thinner than I would have liked so I'm not sure how they will cooperate with colder weather but still doesn't take away from my five star rating. Zippers are very well made and durable as well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm 6' 3" 180 lbs and the size 32x34 gave me a great fit. They were a little snug in the waist, but that could be me growing outward, just means a belt isn't required. The length is spot on too. I haven't used them yet, but the convertible function already has me excited. They are fairly light weight, so won't provide much warmth, but I plan on using these in the summer months anyway. The extra pockets and stretch material promise to make these my go to pants for fishing, hiking, and rafting.
This pant is nice but I don't know why u guys changed the style of it, silver ridge 2 with this material will be perfect pant,this one has no elastic on the waste , shape of the pockets aren't that confortable, rear pockets just open like a regular jeans, I hope the next one will be more stretch on the material on a silver ridge 2 style, I'll buy it for sure, also will be nice if u add blue and black color, overall a really nice pant if u haven't wear the silver ridge 2 convertible pant
i am a true 38-32 guy. If i were to do a full squat i fear for these pants. Pockets are shallow. A bit snug on thighs also. They are strechy. Quality seems typically great. Just not for me.