How to Choose Hiking Pants

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Fear snags from sketchy trails but prefer to hike in leggings? The women's REI Co-op Flash Hybrid Tights let you scramble in comfort, with their combo of soft stretch jersey and durable stretch nylon.
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View the REI Co-op Flash Product LineView all REI Co-op Women's Hiking LeggingsBest Use | Hiking Bouldering |
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Fabric | Front and back: 88% nylon/12% spandex (bluesign approved); sides, waist and ankles: 85% polyester/15% spandex (bluesign approved) |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 50 |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Quick Drying | Yes |
Pants Rise | High |
Tights Length | Ankle Length |
Inseam (in.) | 25 inches |
Number of Pockets | 2 |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Label Certified brand |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18W | 20W | 22W | 24W | 26W | |
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Numerical Size | 00 | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 18 | 20-22 | 24-26 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Bust | 31 | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38.5-40 | 41-42.5 | 43-45 | 47-49 | 51-53 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38.5 | 40 | 42.5 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
Sleeve Length | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 30 | 30 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
Waist | 24.5 | 25.5-26.5 | 27.5-28.5 | 29.5-30.5 | 32-33.5 | 34.5-36.5 | 37.5-39.5 | 40.5-42.5 | 44.5-46.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 36 | 38.5 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 44.5 | 46.5 |
Hip | 34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41.5-43 | 44-46 | 47-49 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41.5 | 43 | 45.5 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
Inseam | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated. Size chart values represent body measurements, not garment measurements. Some women's pants are available in petite and tall sizes. Typically petite sizes fit women 4'11" to 5'3". Regular sizes fit women 5'4" to 5'8". Tall sizes fit women 5'9" to 5'11".
PETITE: Generally, as compared to regular sizes, petite sizes are 2.5 inches shorter in inseam, 1 inch shorter in body length, 1.25 inches shorter in sleeve length and Âľ inch shorter in total rise.
TALL: tall sizes are 3 inches longer in inseam, 2 inches longer in body length, 2.5 inches longer in sleeve length and 1.25 inches longer in total rise.
Capri or cropped pants have an intentionally shorter inseam—reference the technical specs instead of this chart.
Inseam is measured to the floor.
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.
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I have a couple of these in black & just purchased a pair in the "blue nights" color. I would say this color is more gray than blue...but I am very happy about this. The fit is more tailored than snug...more like pants than tights. They look really good on...very flattering fit. The length may be more cropped for taller folks, but I'm short and the length is amazingly perfect as full length pants. The material & workmanship are fabulous...very sturdy, breathable, a little stretchy & quick drying. My favorite feature is the deep & secure cell phone pocket...no worries about the phone slipping out at all but easy to access for a quick photo on the trail.
I recently ordered these pants for hiking in the Smokey Mountains. I am 5'9" and these pants are short. Not short like ankle length, but short like there is 10" of exposed skin between the bottom of my pants and my ankle. I would classify these as 3/4 length pants. How I wish there were better plus size options for taller girls.
These are great hiking pants/leggings. I could have worn the 2x--I wear 2x REI leggings usually--but I ultimately chose the 3x because it gave them a little bit more "pants-like" feel. The side pocket is perfect for my phone and the leggings are sturdy enough that they don't slide down from the weight of my phone. I don't use the zipper pocket as much but like it for more secure storage (like cards, id, keys, etc). I love these pants and wear them to work as much as I wear them hiking, but they bridge the gap between hiking pants and just wearing leggings perfectly. They're sturdy on the trail and scrambling over rocks but give you a wide range of motion like leggings do. They also wash and wear really well.
Really liked the feel on these. I’m pretty pear shaped so these didn’t work. The 1x fit my waist but super tight on thighs/butt. 2x was too lose in the waist.
Wow, these are so comfy yet flattering & cute. They are definitely more of a pant than a legging/tight but I think that's a positive. I love the mix of fabrics, it really makes the pants so comfortable & functional. I have a big tummy but smaller thighs/butt & they fit perfectly but I think they would stretch & adjust to fit a totally diff body shape too. The pockets are nicely placed & useful as well. I will definitely be ordering more!
These are great for hiking! Feels like a second skin, very comfy and stretchy. Moisture wicking as well. These are my go to leggings for hiking!
Bought the black pair on Friday; wore them on Saturday and Sunday. I usually wear an 18W in pants; bought these in 2X. They fit me about like the blue pair pictured - snug but not skintight. The right phone pocket is great. I like that the left pocket is zippered, but it's hard to get things out of it. The contents go behind the knit side panel, so it's designed for the right hand to reach in, and that's a bit far to reach. It's also awkward to get the left hand reaching backward. It's a reason to use the a payment app on the phone vs. getting out the wallet. :) The waistband is comfy. The knees don't sag, because they're made of the nylon material, not the knit. About length - I'm 5'10" and these fit me like a 7/8 legging. I would like to see these in both a longer length (3-5 more inches), and a just-below-the-knee length for summer. Seriously considering getting these in blue and purple (yes, Graystone is purple IRL).
I recently purchased a pair and feel like I can live in them. Great for long car rides and walks outdoors. Not sure about the deep pocket on the right - a phone will tug pants down. Right length (above the ankle). Can see many uses for them. I bought up a size 3x for a looser fit and I wear an 18/20 pant.
I like the way the pants feel. They have a lot of give and sufficient pockets to hold basic things. I followed the size chart and the size I bought fit straight up like leggings. There is also no way they have a 31” inseam; these hit me mid calf and I have a 33” inseam.
Hiking in the cold and they were very comfy. I liked how the pocket design doesn’t leave bulky lumps on my hips. I’m a big girl and these prevented chafing and wicked really well. Also was able to layer them over a base layer and they worked great.