How to Choose Hiking Pants

The pants you'll ditch all your other pants for. These 686 pants are breathable, stretchy, stain-resistant, and built to be worn for any outdoor or indoor pursuit. The relaxed fit has roomier legs.



Imported.
View all 686 Men's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Durable 94% nylon/6% spandex stretch fabric |
| UPF Rating | 40 |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Packable | Yes |
| Pant Fit | Relaxed |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Inseam (in.) | 30, 32, 34 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
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Absolutely love these pants! They are very comfortable yet feel rugged enough for outdoor life like living in the Rockies. Slight stretchiness helps these move with you. DWR works well with great breathability.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They run a bit long, was hoping for a 34x30 but there was no option for that or a Waist size 33. ( I have a purchase of Slim Fit Pants and shorts that are 30x30 that I cannot use since I have gotten bigger I wish there was an exhange program. Worn like 4x total and cant take em to a tailor.)
Don’t usually write reviews but these pants merit it. Bought these pants to wear around town maybe on a trip some day. But wore them on a 5 day backpacking trip on Isle Royale. Wore them 5 days straight back packed in them. They were great. Comfortable no rubbing sound out of them. I sweat a lot!!!! They dried quickly always comfortable. They preformed beyond my expectations. Will buy several more.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's my favorite pants for traveling. They've got plenty of room, lots of pockets and plenty pf stretch. They don't bunch up and breathe well. They do t wrinkle and most spills just shake off the fabric. I've got 3 pairs and it's the only pants I take with me. From road trips to traveling abroad you can't go wrong.
Seams on backside popped on the first wear. Very disappointed.
Love these pants - have 4 pairs now. The only thing I'm unsure of why they changed is the small inner back pockets. They used to line the outer side of the larger back pockets on my two older pair, but on the two new pair, the small pockets border the inner edge of the larger back pockets. If you put anything in those small pockets, you're sitting directly on whatever it is which feels terrible on your butt. Small quip, but weird change. In terms of quality and comfort, I love these pants - extremely water-resistant, stretchy, lightweight, and easy to pack while still looking nice. Big fan, pretty much replaced all other chino-style pants I was wearing!
After what seems liked the endless search for a decent pair of technical pants, my search is over. Luckily came across a random video of 686 and so glad I did. All my other technical pants have pros but sadly the cons just never made any pair what I considered to be perfect so I settled...until now. The 686 Everywhere pant relaxed fit checks all the boxes, sizing is spot on, comfort is amazing, and most importantly the quality is outstanding. I already placed my 2nd order for 2 more pairs. These are going to easily become my daily pants for work and play. So glad I found 686.
Over all they are great pants and very comfortable. But for me personally I would like to see different sizing options for instance I'm 180lbs and 6'2" tall and the pants came as a 32/32. Which for me I need a 32/34. And for the everywhere pants to be stylish for us tall skinny guys they would have to come in a 32x34. I would also like to see the front pockets have a little larger opening to them. If I am carrying my knife it the front main pocket which is just a Milwaukee box cutter for work. I cant fit my hand in the pockets very easily. But other than that if the standard sizes will fit you, buy them they are great pants
I’m 5’11”, 185, and I strength train. Size 32 fits great. They’re stretchy and techy without looking geeked out with extra seams etc.—in/out convertible drawstring (genius, skip the belt), RFID card pockets (great for when you don’t need the whole wallet, or for hotel room key cards), thigh phone pocket (though I usually only use it on planes as it’s a great, accessible yet out of the way spot for your phone while seated). Low key but good looking, super comfy, my fave pants by far (have 2 pairs plus a pair of the shorts and the ultralight pants). Highly recommend, and you can trust me even though I’m not a real doctor!
I just took delivery of pair number five (pic only shows 4, 1 is being washed). At this point, I'm not a customer — I'm a shareholder in 686 Ent. I've tried lots of "technical pants" out there and nothing comes close to 686. These are the perfect crossover between performance and everyday wear. They move with you whether you're at a desk all day, running errands, or getting after it on the weekends.


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