How to Choose Hiking Pants

Steep inclines and campsite reclines—these Mountain Hardwear pants play and relax hard. They're made with a durable stretch woven fabric. Five pockets store your cellphone and essentials.
Imported.
View all Mountain Hardwear Men's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Durable stretch woven: 97% nylon/3% elastane |
| Pant Fit | Standard |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
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I bought this pair of trousers a few months ago and rode a bike by the lake today. I admit that they are very breathable, but it wasn't until I got home and took them off that I found the trousers were worn out. This is the first time I've worn it. I'm very sad about its quality.
I bought these thinking they’d be a nice everyday pant for warmer weather. While the material is light, soft, and stretchy, the fit is weird. I’m 5’11, 180lbs, with an athletic build. I bought a 34x32 to be loose in the waist and a little baggy. These were unfortunately really big, and the cut around ankles is super loose (like they’d fit around my mountaineering boots) but look silly with regular sneakers on. Fortunately/unfortunately they did not shrink in the wash so I guess I’ll wait for my second puberty to hit to see if I grow into these. Had I known the dimension issues I would have likely sized down to a 32x30.
Loved these pants .. until they changed them. This new design/pair is more than 3 inches longer then last years in the 30x30 and much wider in the thigh and at the cuff. Just when I thought I finally found a pair of hiking pants I could really enjoy .. the messed it up.
Wow. I've been upgrading my wardrobe from khaki s and jeans to outdoor pants. I love them, comfort they provide over jeans. Light weight and durable as well. I wear these at work and outdoors so the flexibility of use is endless.
I bought a few pairs in maybe 2019, incredible. They lasted years and were well suited for climbing. One pair was retired after being torn open glissading Mount St. Helens, one was retired after a barbed wire incident during deer season, another eventually fell apart from love. I replaced few pairs of retired pants in 2023 and was distraught. These pants are a shadow of what they once were. The seams pop if you bend over, the elastic strands break and makes the pants look hairy, and they hang like a pair of sweatpants. Flexibility is good but you pop seams every time you stretch them and they are light enough to breath. Fits as expected. An objective 3/5, average pants. A subjective 1/5, pants that have disappointed me.
These may be my new favorite pants. Purchased about a week ago and have been wearing them every day since I got them. I love the stretch and comfort of these pants. It's athleisure, but I can actually wear them to work. I have not taken them out on the trail yet, but intend to soon (once it cools off a bit). As far as fit, the waist runs true to size. I typically wear a 38 waist and the 38 waist fit's perfectly. In fact, it fits snug, but not tight nor loose. The length, however, was an issue. Typically I can get away with a 32" length (I like my cuffs to rest on the top of my foot because I am barefoot more often than not), but I needed the 34 length just to get to the top of my foot. So I would recommend sizing up one size for length. All things said, I have nothing bad to say about these pants. I'll probably buy at least one more pair in the future.
These are great pants. the fit is good, a little on the slim side. I settled on my usual waist size, but I got a 34 length when 32 usually works for me. These have a button waist and zip rear pockets. They are a soft nylon material with lots of stretch.
Bought one pair , love them. Bought two more at same time online, now I have three pants that are different lengths and waist sizes. Too inconsistent, which indicates a lack of manufacturing quality. I will now have to argue to not pay return freight.
These really are nice pants, I have several pairs of the AP pants and these are similar in every way except made with a light material. I plan to wear them on warmer days and to the office. I’ll likely buy more colors.
These are tough pants. I am an arborist and they get the “you know what” kicked out them daily. I own 6 total pair. Less laundry to do. They do run a little small. Size up if you can’t try them on.