How to Choose Hiking Pants

Want the look of denim but with technical features for the trails? The men's Outdoor Research Goldbar pants merge abrasion and water resistance with movement-mirroring stretch for comfort on the go.
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View all Outdoor Research Men's Hiking PantsBest Use | Hiking Casual |
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Fabric | 98% cotton/2% spandex with durable water repellent (DWR) treatment |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 50+ |
Pant Fit | Standard |
Pant Leg Style | Straight |
Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
Gender | Men's |
Weight | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
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Chest | 33.5 - 36 | 36 - 38.5 | 38.5 - 41.5 | 41.5 - 44.5 | 44.5 - 48 | 48 - 52 | 52 - 56 | |||||||||||
Sleeve Length | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | |||||||||||
Waist | 26.5 - 29 | 29 - 31.5 | 31.5 - 34.5 | 34.5 - 37.5 | 37.5 - 41.5 | 41.5 - 45.5 | 45.5 - 50 | 29.5 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
Hip | 32.5 - 35 | 35 - 37.5 | 37.5 - 40.5 | 40.5 - 43.5 | 43.5 - 46 | 46 - 49.5 | 49.5 - 53 | 35.5 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44.5 | 46 | 47.5 |
Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I'm 173cm tall and about 80kgs, the 32 waist x 30 inseam fits me perfectly. I live in the NE BC and needed the extra warmth for the cold mornings in the shoulder seasons. These pants make me feel comfortable either doing field inspections, hiking thru cutblocks and brush, or coming back to the office for meetings. I disagree with other reviews I read before buying these that they look/feel like bottom bell pants, these fit nicely over my boots or sneakers. The saddle colour matches what I expected from the website and I'm considering buying different colours.
These have a "gusseted" crotch which means they're not tight where all the fabric comes together. So they don't wear out due to stress there and the fit is much more relaxed without looking baggy. Material is soft but sturdy feeling. The colors make them slightly more presentable than blue jeans, but they're equally effective for a chores day crawling around on the roof. I wear them almost every day.
I've had these in "fatigue" (green) and "storm" (grey) for a couple of years now and wear them more days than not; just a good, general-use pant which I prefer to jeans, and they also happen to work fine at the climbing gym. I recently picked up my third pair in "saddle" (orange-ish brown) and am really liking this color; goes great with a blue or green top.
Everything is fine about the pants, except the pockets. the opening is too small and high up to easily get your hand in and out of. Otherwise, solid material. Not stretchy at all, so be aware on the waist size.
Really dig these pants. Perfect fit and outstanding quality. I don't really use the small pocket on the side but if you needed to store a small item I can see it being useful. Definitely recommend these pants.
Second pair I've gotten, these are a comfortable jean that can take the abuse of an active lifestyle while also keeping a nice sharp clean look.
Good pants but the zipper is a tad too short hence the one star deduction