How to Choose Hiking Pants

Hit the trails in comfort with these Mountain Hardwear joggers. Made for all-day outings, they have sun-protective fabric and a casual style that can go from hike to happy hour.
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View the Mountain Hardwear Dynama Product LineView all Mountain Hardwear Women's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Plain-weave stretch woven: 94% nylon/6% elastane |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Pants Rise | High |
| Pant Fit | Standard |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Inseam (in.) | 28 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Size | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | 24 - 26 |
| Chest | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38.5-40 | 41.5 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 - 53 |
| Sleeve Length | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 34 | 32 | 32.75 | 33.5 |
| Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-33 | 34.5 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 |
| Hip | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 40-41.5 | 43-44.5 | 45 - 47 | 49 - 51 | 53 - 55 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
SHORT: 30 inch inseam.
REGULAR: 32 inch inseam.
LONG: 34 inch inseam.
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One star for drying quickly, one star for the waistband. I was stoked to find a high rise hiking pant without buttons or a drawstring; the hip belt on my pack always causes either to dig into my abdomen. Unfortunately, the sizing is off - xs were too tight and s were very big. But the worst thing is how baggy these get. Two hours into a trek and I had to use paracord and my knife to create a drawstring to keep the pants up. The slightest bit of moisture (sweat, light rain) and these grow two sizes. I have the first generation of these pants and they’re amazing - bring them back!
I have the Dynama shorts and I love them so I got these to try the pants version. I like them, they are super comfy, and I like that the pockets are zippered and on the side. A big phone won't fit in them though, and if you fill your pockets, your silhouette will look funny because they're on the sides of the hips, but I don't mind that (I rather have functional and secure pockets). They're easy to slide up and down, and the fit is a bit slouchy in the front for my body. I'm 5'7'', 128 lb, 28 waist, 37 hip. The fabric seems a bit flimsy but I think it's stronger than it looks from my experience with the shorts version, we'll see how they hold up. Overall I like these so far.
The pants are very lightweight, attractive and almost flattering, and I love the blackberry color. I ordered my regular size and I found the fit very good. I actually like the very lightweight fabric because if I bring them along as an extra pair for multi-day hiking, they don't add weight to my pack, and I think they will be versatile if I need something dressier on occasion. The main negative for those of us with longer legs is the short inseam. I realize that it is the fashion right now, but I really am not fond of having an inch or two of sock showing above my ankle. The sizing chart shows the inseam as 32 for regular, and this is 27.5" in size S !! The other thing I fear, as I read the comments of others, is pilling, and bagging at the knee. I have a favorite hiking dress of the same type of fabric and am afraid this is going to pill similarly where my arms or backpack straps rub against the fabric.
These pants are one of the few I've ever liked because of their higher and super comfortable waist. Everything about this pant I love EXCEPT I can't buy them because I am a 6'0" woman and the inseam is ridiculous. I'd love Mountain Hardwear to realize there are a lot of tall women in the outdoors and we'd love to support your company but just can't because all of your women's pants are ridiculously short. C'mon guys! Get with the program and start making Tall/Long options for women's clothing! And not just a single pair of pants. Like, give us tall girls some options!
Comfortable (pull-on so not baggy around waist, as they don’t need a belt), good fit, high rise hits about at the waist for me (which I prefer but is hard to find in style that fits my body). Big negative is the ankle length—hate that so much that I bought two pairs—one to make into crop length so that I could use the bottom to sew on to the other pair for a natural length pant. Haven’t had them long enough to comment on how well the fabric will hold up to hiking, but they’ve been great for casual travel and walking.
These pants were way too big. I had difficulty keeping them from falling down. I wore them on flights, so could not return. I reordered in a smaller size and was much happier. The original pant did not have the inner drawstring. I reordered the pair with a drawstring. I recommend sizing down.
Runs huge, and they are baggy looking. Nice fabric, so I may exchange for a smaller size. (?)
Lightweight and breathable but ok for crisp days if active. I love these pants so much that this is my 7th pair ( new color). These are nice and roomy in the thighs and calves, which is often an issue for me. They have a comfortably fitted upper hip and waist- quite flattering. I guess I'm somewhat obsessed with them- just keep buying every color!
Love the zipper pockets. They also fit well and I like the fabric.