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Converting from pants to capris in a jiffy, the women's KUHL Freeflex Roll-Up plus-size pants feature plentiful stretch, sun-stopping protection and sweat-wicking performance.
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View the KUHL Freeflex Product LineView all KUHL Women's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 152 g 50% polyester/50% new polyester |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Side Cargo Pockets | Yes |
| Pants Rise | Mid |
| Pant Fit | Relaxed |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 12 ounces |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
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| Numerical Size | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 18W | 20W | 22W | ||||||||||||
| Bust | 32 - 33 | 34 - 35 | 36 - 37 | 38 - 40 | 41 - 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 | ||||||||||||
| Sleeve Length | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | ||||||||||||
| Waist | 25 - 26 | 27 - 28 | 29 - 30 | 31.5 - 33 | 34.5 - 36 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31.5 | 33 | 34.5 | 36 | 41 | 43 |
| Hip | 35 - 36 | 37 - 38 | 39 - 40 | 41.5 - 43 | 44.5 - 46 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41.5 | 43 | 44.5 | 46 | 52 | 54 |
| Inseam | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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I really like the fit and feel of these pants. They are very comfortable and I like the adjustability. However, I have to downgrade them because they snagged and got a hole immediately on the first trail. Trails are not pristine. There branches sticking out to grab at you. A pair of trail pants really ought to be way more able to stand up to a small snag. I would understand a snag but this is an actual hole. I trek in this area all the time and this had never happened before.
I wanted a pair of pants that I could go from the office to the mountains, look good and feel great. I hate pants that you have to adjust every 2 minutes or if that make that swishing sound when you walk - these pants are quiet, fit great, bend with me, and i feel pretty wearing them! I’m a 22W, so curvy girls, these are the pants for you!
Finally, the pants I have been looking for. These fit my hard to fit body perfectly. Generous through the butt and thighs, without looking like sweats. They are tailored well with no gap in the back. I bought them for casual wear, but have ended up wearing them for work in place of scrubs.
I am so pleased with the fit and feel of these pants. It is hard to find well-fitted outdoor gear in extended sizes, but no worry with these. The fabric is nice, soft and flexible, and quiet... no swooshing sound when walking in them. They are polished enough that I can wear them to the office, and rugged enough to wear them on a trail. Thank you Kuhl.
These are comfy, fit great, and look very nice! I initially got a size 20w but they were too big so I exchanged them for 18w which are perfect. I love the color - closer to brown than wine. I'm 56 years old, 5'4", and 200 lbs with most of my weight in my belly and booty. I got the regular length; I'll just roll up the cuff a little if they're too long. I love that these roll up to capris.
These may be my favorite walking/traveling pants ever! So many useful pockets. They wash out well in a hotel sink and are dry by morning. Fit is great. So nice to roll them up and have capris when it gets hot out. They look great and I think they'll do me well for years!
I have not had a chance to wear these pants yet as our trip is not until July. I like the weight of these pants and the fact that they will shed water and dry quickly. However, I normally wear a size 18 & these pants only came in a 16 or 18W. I ordered the 18w, which are very big. I'll be able to wear long underwear under them & still have room. The pants have a drawstring which will help the pants fit better in the waist. I'm 5'2" so the pants are very long. I'm going to try rolling them up to see if they will be short enough; if not I will have them altered. The only color in the 18w was a green, which is OK but I would have like a tan, gray or black. It would be nice if the company had sizes to fit petite, full figured girls.
These pants a relaxed fit feel. No loud swooshing sound from the fabric while walking. Material has an ever so slight stretch. These pants are SO comfortable. Fabric has nice feel to it. Buying another pair!
I purchased these in late summer, and they took me easily into fall and winter. These are a comfortable, convertable, and dry quickly. These are my most comfortable pants.
So happy with these pants! Great fit, beautiful color and all the technical details needed for the trails or really any outdoor activity. As a curvy plus-size woman, high quality gear like this that also looks great has been impossible for me to find. True to size (22) and comfortable. I'm going to order another pair right away. Worth the price.