How to Choose Hiking Pants

From rugged trails to everyday wear, these Outdoor Research pants are built for year-round pursuits. The nylon blend stretches, resists abrasion and repels moisture. The thighs have zippered pockets.
Imported.
View all Outdoor Research Women's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | bluepass certified 94% nylon/6% spandex |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50+ |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Pants Rise | Mid |
| Pant Fit | Standard |
| Pant Leg Style | Tapered |
| Inseam (in.) | 29 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Sustainability | Contains bluepass certified material |
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They are very nice pants and fit very well but there is a diagonal seam across the front of the thigh which you can feel when you’re walking. I think the seam might chafe while hiking and they would be much more comfortable without it. Bummed because they are really nice pants and they come in short length which I need.
I really wanted to like these but they have a seem that to me seems entirely ornamental that cuts across the leg above the knee that is very irritating when you walk making them unwearable for anyone with sensitivity to those kinds of things. I specifically don’t buy convertible pants because the zippers irritate me inside the pants and this poses that problem without the benefits of being convertible.