How to Choose Hiking Pants

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Constructed from highly wind-resistant, 4-way stretch fabric in a slim fit, The North Face Summit Series Chamlang men's soft-shell pants prioritize mobility and protection for successful alpine tours.
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View the The North Face Summit Series Product LineView all The North Face Men's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Mountaineering Hiking |
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| Fabric | Body: 70-denier x 40-denier 240 g WindWall 93% nylon/7% elastane double-weave; kickpatches: 420-denier x 500-denier 230 g nylon |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Pant Fit | Standard |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 1 lb. 2.3 oz. |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 30 IN Waist | 32 IN Waist | 34 IN Waist | 36 IN Waist | 38 IN Waist | 40 IN Waist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 33–35 | 36–38 | 39–41 | 42–44 | 45–48 | 49–52 | 53–56 | ||||||
| Sleeve Length | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.8 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 37 | ||||||
| Waist | 27–28 | 29–30 | 31–34 | 35–38 | 39–42 | 43–44 | 29–30 | 31–32 | 33–34 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39–40 | |
| Hip | 33–34 | 35–37 | 38–40 | 41–43 | 44–46 | 47–49 | 50–52 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39–40 | 41-42 | 43–44 | 44–45 |
| Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | 32.5 |
TALL: Some shirts, pants and jackets are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 3 inches longer and a rise that is 1 inch longer, a shirt or jacket body that is 2 inches longer and sleeves that are 2 inches longer than regular sizes.
SHORT: Pants are available in short sizes. These have an inseam of 30 inches.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These have become my go-to winter activity pants for everything except downhill skiing. I don't generally like "slim" fit pants but these are very comfortable while not being bulky. I am 5'9", 165# and usually a medium and 32inch wait in everything. The 34" Short are perfect for me with enough room for a baselayer underneath if needed. Great from xc touring, snowshoeing, backpacking, hiking, you name it. If the temp drops below 35 degrees, these are my go to pant.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these and the material looks good. Unfortunately they didn't fit. I'm a 36 is most pants and usually a 36 is pretty loose. I bought a 36 and they were pretty tight and I wouldn't have been able to fit a base layer under them so I'm returning them for a 38. Hopefully the 38 won't be too skinny.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this product for ice climbing, rock climbing, and hiking. These pants offer great protection against the wind and bad conditions, while also keeping you cool in warmer temps. They are all around my favorite pants while moving around the mountains!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pants are really confortable and have a good fit, not with that baggy look. Very good flexibility for climbing or uphill in general, besides a good warmth ratio for fall/winter usage with breathability. Couldn't be more satisfied.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pant desperately needs leg vents like the old L4 Proprius Pant. The Futurelight pants has them, but it is also twice the cost and is a different fabric. Otherwise a great pant.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Size up. Wish they had inner or outer thigh vents. Excellent for active cold weather alpine pursuits and like mixed climbing.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super durable and comfortable, just took a while to find sizing. Size up one if not two sizes.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is very good! But unfortunately I made a mistake with the size
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