How to Choose Hiking Pants

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Built for getting out in cool temps, the women's Outdoor Research Methow pants feature a hybrid-mapped, cozy, soft fleece interior and a durable soft-shell exterior to help keep you warm.
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View all Outdoor Research Women's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Snowsports Hiking |
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| Fabric | Upper thigh: 92% polyester/8% spandex; lower legs: 88% nylon/12% spandex |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Pants Rise | Unavailable |
| Pant Fit | Slim |
| Pant Leg Style | Tapered |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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I'm 5'4" 147 lb. and the size 10 short fits perfect with the exception that "short" is actually "regular". I don't mind that extra length though. (No surprise: pants were pictured as having longer legs.) I'd say they are highrise (a little above belly button). They don't have back pockets, but the deep, narrow side pockets (one with zipper) work just fine as substitutes. The front pockets are also quite deep. Construction is without negatives. I haven't washed the pants yet or worn them to see how that works out, but I'm confident I won't be disappointed, so giving an early 5 stars.
Very comfortable during a 6 mile hike through the woods in cool weather. Blackberry branches didn't snag the material! Very pleased with these pants.
Pants look and feel amazing BUT the fit is strange. Specifically ordered "short" yet even with pants pulled up way past my waist the legs were much too long. Size wise, the waist was too loose but the legs were snug. Too bad as the feel inside/outside is great : (
Comfy, warm, stretchy- these pants are just what I was looking for. Helpful on cold, wet Pacific Northwest rainy days. Plus the legs are not too long! So many pants these days are way too long for my legs. So grateful I could get these in Petite.
Great Winter Pant! I was looking for a pant that would hold up to outdoor sports - especially cycling. The material is sturdy but stretches, holds it's shape and flexes with you. I love it!