How to Choose Hiking Pants

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Treated to resist stains, rain and harmful UV rays, the stretch-nylon Columbia Anytime Outdoor boot-cut, short-length pants keep you comfortable and protected on outdoor excursions or daily errands.
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View all Columbia Women's Hiking PantsBest Use | Hiking |
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Fabric | 96% nylon/4% elastane |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 50 |
Pants Rise | Mid |
Inseam (in.) | 30 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Weight | Unavailable |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 Short | 4 Short | 6 Short | 8 Short | 10 Short | 12 Short | 14 Short | 16 Short | 16W | 18W | 20W | 24W | 22W | |
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Numerical Size | 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 -10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 20 | 16W - 18W | 20W - 22W | 24W - 26W | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 Short | 4 Short | 6 Short | 8 Short | 10 Short | 12 Short | 14 Short | 16 Short | |||||
Bust | 33.5 | 34.5 - 35.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 39 - 40.5 | 42 - 43.5 | 44 - 46 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 - 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Waist | 26.5 | 28 - 29 | 30 - 31 | 32.5 - 34 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 38 - 41 | 36 - 38 | 40.25 - 42.5 | 44.75 - 47 | 25.5 - 26.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 25.5 - 26.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 32 - 33.5 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 36-38 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 40-42 |
Hip | 35.5 | 37 - 38 | 39 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 44.5 - 46.5 | 47 - 50 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 | 54 - 56 | 34.5 - 35.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 38.5 - 40 | 38.5 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 41.5 - 43 | 45 - 47 | 34.5 - 35.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 36.5 - 37.5 | 38.5 - 40 | 38.5 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 41.5 - 43 | 45 - 47 | 45-47 | 45-47 | 49-51 | 53-55 | 49-51 |
Inseam | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Short pant inseam: 29.5
Regular pant inseam: 32
Long pant inseam: 34.5
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I love these pants! I wear them for work, play, and casual evenings out. With a change of shirt, they dress up or down! At work, they are comfortable when climbing ladders or squatting down. They move with you. They are tough but flattering. In winter weather, I can comfortably wear thinsulates under them. I am 60 yrs old, 5'1", 125 lb. It's hard to find a good all around pair of pants that aren't low rise or "bedazzled" all over. The size 4 short is a perfect fit all around. I have the shorts and long shorts also and love them too. Only downside, the pockets could be a tad deeper.or have a Velcro closure.
These pants are so incredibly comfortable. I bought the Anytime Outdoor shorts in a couple of colors because they were so comfortable so I figured I would give the pants a try. I am 5'5" and the "short" length are actually perfect to wear with sandals or hiking shoes. They are light-weight, wind blocking and stretchy. They are cute enough to wear out for a bite to eat and great for hiking as well. They are low rise which makes them even more comfortable.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first put these pants on I fell in love. They fit beautifully, the fabric seemed so nice. However, the fabric is my issue and the reason for the lower rating. They snag SO easily. The first area I found on my pants I thought it was my fault for not paying attention to a table at a restaurant, my pants had an area right in front where my leg had rubbed against the table. But after wearing these pants maybe 3 times I noticed other areas starting to wear already. I had planned on ordering another pair because I loved them so much but have since decided they're sadly just not worth it.
I was looking for a lightweight pair of pants to wear outdoors in the summer to keep my legs protected from the sun. These pants are exactly what I was looking for. They are lightweight, water resistant, and very comfortable. I got caught in the rain last weekend and these dried very quickly after the rain stopped. After I purchased my first pair, I got two more in different colors. As a bonus...these are nice enough to wear to work in a casual office setting.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As soon as these pants came in the mail my wife put them on and said immediately, "I'm going to live in these.". And she has. She won't take them off. It's sad, really. Seriously, though, she loves these pants and uses them for everything from hiking to gardening to lounging around the house. Highly recommended. The only thing that seems weird about them is they have a drawstring, snap button and a zipper, but that doesn't change the functionality of them.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love these pants. Similar or same material as the saturday trail II pants. In saturday trail II I wear between the 12 and the 14. I ordered these pants in the 12 and they fit perfectly. No gapping at the back; the drawstring helps! I'm 5'8" and could use a teeny bit more inseam, but these are certainly wearable. In some contexts they look a bit like scrubs, but they're too comfortable for me to care!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These were great pants for a few weeks, then they started pilling up on the front of the thighs and rear!!! I am SO disappointed! I thought I bought a great pants to last years. They did not hold up to regular wear around town or work. I wash them inside out and hang to dry. Maybe I got a defective pair, but it is past the return 60 days allotted time frame. I expected more for the amount I paid.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my third pair of these pants. I like the drawstring waist as I am between sizes in these. I am an 8/10. The 8's in these are a little tight and the 10's are a little loose, but both are wearable. I like the comfort when hiking and appreciate the look, as they can pass for a dressier pant when needed. The color gravel is more green than grey.
I have only owned these pants a few months, and they are already starting to pill. The stitching is coming loose in several spots. There is very little waist to these pants, so if you are thin hipped, these are not the pants for you. I won't be purchasing Columbia brand any time soon, after experiencing the poor quality of these pants.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For the money, these pants offer a dressy enough option to wear to work (with the right top), but feel ready to head out for a walk over your lunch break. I have the boot cut and straight leg in three different colors. Wash well, but be sure to get out of drier IMMEDIATELY, or hang to dry. Otherwise, wrinkle fest of epic proportions.