REI Co-op  Trailmade Pull-On Pants - Women's

I received the Women’s size medium REI Trailmade Pull-On Pants in the Iron Oxide Color to try out. I was not too enthused about the color by the photographs, but turns out that I really like the deep, earthy, red dirt kind of look they actually have in person. They are a little short for me (5”9”) as a winter pant unless I was wearing taller boots. I have about a 33” inseam and the pants fall to about 2” above my ankle bone. Besides the length, the fit is very comfortable and roomy. Six nice deep packets that are big enough to fit a cellphone in any of them. I like the extra little loop sewn into the waistband for clipping on extra gear. It has a toggled drawstring at the waist which I find very useful to keep my pants up when I overweight the pockets. The fabric is thin and breathable, but feels durable. Snow and dirt just brushed off. I have only used them so far in the winter for walking our dog and a little snow play. A base layer is definitely needed in winter, but I think these would make fabulous summer hiking and general wear pants. I washed them in cool water and tumble dried with moderate heat and they came out looking like new.

Sadly, these pants arrived in Nov in Seattle, and it was way to cold to try on actually hiking. The fit was fine, I'm generally a size small, and the small fit decent in wide and length. I will say, the hips/waist region was a little odd on me. It gave me an upside muffin top, or something like tapered parachute pants vibes. Personally, I think I prefer non cuffs on the bottom of my pants when hiking, because otherwise all the dirt and leaves end up in my shoes. When climbing, the stretch cuffs are great! They won't ride up. I will say, I wore them into the gym and around and they are quite comfy and stretchy. The front pockets are great for keeping small items in - chapstick, maybe a snack. I wouldn't do keys or your cell phone as those move around a bit and when you're walking, and especially if you're climbing, whacking those on a hold is not fun.

These pants are a welcome addition to my hiking and athleisure wardrobe! It was somewhat of a gamble to order a medium; though I consider my body type to be quite "average" (5'7" and 160 pounds), I usually have to wear size large in many brands. I was pleasantly surprised that these pants fit true to their sizing chart. The medium fit me well around the waist. For my preference, they are a little too high-waisted and a little too short, though I think that's the intended style. The pants are quite thin, which makes me question durability (though no problems in 3 weeks of casual wear). However, they are perfect for moderate temperature hikes and walks. The range of motion is good, and they allow for easy movement. I appreciate the many pockets, and I also love the color offerings! I am enjoying the Iron Oxide, and also like the Jasper Green option. I haven't had any problems with shrinkage or color fading with washing on cool and tumble drying on low. These pants make me curious to try more of REI's Trailmade line.

These are great casual pants for walking the dog or running errands! While they are super comfortable and light, they are quite short, definitely ankle length... possibly nearing capri length for taller folks. I'm not sure how I feel about hiking in them for that reason, since I don't like my legs exposed when I hike and would need to wear tall socks. The one odd thing about them is that even after washing several times and air drying, the fabric is super staticky. Might just be because it's winter in a dry climate right now, but it's noticeable compared to everything else I own. Overall these are a pretty versatile summer weight pant!

These pull-on pants are light-weight and well-cut. The fabric seems like a more-wearable ripstop nylon. There are multiple pockets, including some cargo pockets. The upper pockets are lined with netting, which feels like a breakage risk. The pants fit very well, but might run small. (I wear a 14 and ordered an XL, which fit me just right.) The pants are a little staticky but a good weight for walking in cool (but not cold) weather.

I love last year's Trailmade Pants, so I was curious how these would compare. Material: They're both made with 94% nylon and 6% spandex, so the material feels the same. It's lightweight and smooth. I've taken the old pants on plenty of long hikes and they're comfortable all day. I haven't hiked in these yet (it's getting chilly!), but I expect them to feel the same in the leg. Pockets: The old pants have one zippered pocket on the side. These don't have any zippered pockets. I like that the front pockets of the pull-on pants aren't lined with mesh. It'll keep my phone from getting as sweaty. Fit: The pull-on pants have an elastic waistband, while the original Trailmade pants have a drawstring to tie at the waist. I wear a 12 in those and L in these, and both fit well (with or without leggings underneath for warmth). The hips are a bit baggy on the pull-on pants. Overall, these pants seem just as capable for hiking, but they don't scream "hiking pant" quite as loudly as the original ones. If you want something that can go from town to trail, these are a good option, but I'd recommend trying them on in store because the colors don't quite match what's online.

Comfortable hiking pant. Wore to hike Cadillac Mountain in Acadia early May. Loved the elastic waste, easy on and off, not heavy, got pretty cool and windy the higher up I went, but pants kept me warm and dry amidst some rain.

The REI Women's Trailmade Pull-on Pants are well made for easy-to-difficult hiking, or other adventures in nature. The design doesn't interfere with movement: there is ample room to bend at both the hips and knees, making scrambling over rocky terrain easy to accomplish. The water resistant and lightweight fabric defends from wet dogs or creek crossing, and the easy on, easy off pants make hiking or backpacking trips more effortless. While the spacious front pockets (on the pant legs) initially seemed odd, they don't impede arm motions when filled. Finally, the Iron Oxide color is reminiscent of great fall days spent in the woods.

These are seriously my favorite pants. Not my favorite hiking pants, my favorite pants overall! I’ve had a pair for a couple years and I usually wear them multiple times a week, in both casual and outdoor recreation contexts. The fit is literally perfect; I’m 5’1 and 140lb with muscular legs and wider hips, and the small gives the perfect relaxed fit while falling exactly at my ankles and coming up to my natural waist. The combo of elastic waistband, relaxed fit, and high waist rise is so rare yet so awesome in outdoorsy pants, and is the reason I bought them in the first place. (Note that I’m quite short, so taller folks may find the cuff too short.) They are super comfy too, and don’t leave any impressions in the skin around my waist. After a couple years, my pair has seen better days. The elastic waistband isn’t as tight as it once was; it’s not unusable, but sags if I have multiple items in my pockets. The cuffs have also loosened- not a big deal if hiking since I usually tuck my pants into my socks. Overall, I’d say they’ve held up well for how often I wear them. My only real complaint is that the seams on both cargo pockets on the front of the thigh have busted. I’m a nature nerd so I’m often squatting down looking at things when I’m hiking, and I guess the seams couldn’t handle the repeated pressure. It’s a shame because they’re the most secure pockets on the pants since they have the flap that kinda closes them. I plan to repair the pocket seams myself, but wanted to buy a second pair since my current pair is getting tired anyway, plus I doubt my repairs will have as much flexibility as the original seam. I went to order… and WHERE IS THE IRON OXIDE COLOR!?!? It’s still in the promotional images on the website, but no longer an option you can order? I’m absolutely heartbroken!!! It’s such a good color, and I was sooooo ecstatic to FINALLY find outdoorsy pants that I like in a WARM tone!!! I’m so fed up with every outdoorsy brand making women’s clothing in the exact same cool shades. I don’t want coral, teal, sage green, bright blue, or vibrant purple. For the love of god REI, PLEASE give us autumn skin tones options that won’t make us look like sick frogs 😭 The loss of the Iron Oxide color is literally why I’m leaving 4 starts instead of 5. I’m disappointed in the pocket seams, but can chalk it up to user overuse and overstuffing. The loss of the amazing rusty orange color, however, will be the reason I cry myself to sleep tonight.

I love these pants - they feel like they were custom made for my body. I'm on the short side (5'2), and the length is perfect for me. My waist (around the hip bones) is 31", and the XS is just tight enough that they don't sag when the pockets are filled, but the elastic doesn't leave indentations either. The little loop on the left side is perfect for keys or my dog's e-collar remote. The pockets are amazing - the bigger ones can actually fit a nalgene bottle! These were my go-to pants for greenhouse work, where temps can fluctuate wildly, and I was constantly getting wet or dirty. They dry fast and dirt wipes right off. They also hold up well to bushwacking and trails work. I like everything about them, so much that I bought them in three colors!