How to Choose Hiking Pants

Your go-to for rugged multi-day backpacking trips, these next-gen Royal Robbins Backcountry Pro pants have breathable, durable proven performance—plus stretch, redesigned pockets and streamlined fit.
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View all Royal Robbins Men's Hiking PantsBest Use | Hiking |
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Fabric | 94% nylon/6% elastane |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 50 |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Quick Drying | Yes |
Side Cargo Pockets | Yes |
Pants Rise | Mid |
Pant Fit | Slim |
Pant Leg Style | Straight |
Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
Gender | Men's |
Weight | 11.7 ounces |
S | M | L | XL | XXL | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | |
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Chest | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 44 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 | |||||||||
Waist | 28 - 30 | 31 - 34 | 34 - 39 | 39 - 43 | 43 - 47 | 29-31 | 31-33 | 33-35 | 35-37 | 37-39 | 39-41 | 41-43 | 43-45 | 45-47 |
Hip | 35 - 36 | 37 - 40 | 40 - 45 | 45 - 49 | 49 - 53 | 32-36 | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 | 42-44 | 44-45 | 45-47 | 47-48 | 48-49 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Tall shirt sizing: Long and short and sleeves are 1.5" longer. Body length is 2" longer.
Tall bottom sizing: 36" inseam
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I bought these as light hikers, they will work as that. I had them treated with permethrin by insectshield. The fabric and fit seem fine, time will tell how they hold up. Whoever it was that okayed the design of these pants must have never actually hiked. Cargo pockets on the front of the thighs? Put something in one of those pockets and walk a couple of miles, and you, too, will curse their placement. I generally carry a small pack of some variety, so the loss of the cargo pockets isn't insurmountable. But why, why, why design the pants this way??
I wanted to like these pants. They were comfortable, had the right kinds of pockets, and so on. But 6 months in, they have a gaping hole right below the fly where the seam has come apart. I wear this for everyday casual use, not rough hiking or exercise. This has never happened to me with any pants, ever, regardless of use. And at this price point? Come on, Royal Robbins, this is pathetic. Hopefully, REI will take them back for store credit.