Pants Reviews
Miles upon miles were logged in pants from Arc'teryx, REI, Patagonia, Prana, The North Face, and Columbia.
We put all these pants to the test to see which reigned supreme. The high-performance Ferrosis shown here are ready for almost any adventure you are.
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Not all pants are created equal. Our era is one of jeans engineered to climb in, designer sweats and ultralight hiking pants. This is a good thing. Lucky you, we've worn them all, and more. Our all-star team of testers has taken the road less traveled when it comes to rain pants, hiking pants for men and hiking pants for women. We've even got a best-in-class review of ski pants and top yoga pants. We buy everything from the stores, just like you do, then test them over months. Our reviews are 100% unbiased. That's our guarantee.
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Ski Pants
From bibs, to shells, to cozy insulated ski pants, we tested them all and have advice on which style is best suited to...
Ski Pants for Women
With a plethora of women's ski and snowboard pants on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which pair is right...
Rain Pants for Women
We analyzed over 30 models before purchasing the best 10 to put through extensive testing, so you don't have to...
Rain Pants for Men
Choosing a pair of rain pants is an unwanted bear of a task. We've done the dirty work, which involves sorting through...
Long Underwear for Women
Are you looking for your next long underwear bottom? We chose 18 of the very best to test side-by-side. We wore each...
Yoga Pants
From sun salutations to shavasana, our yogis some of the best yoga pants through the wringer to determine which pairs...
Hiking Pants for Women
To help you find your next pair of women's hiking pants, we've tested over 60 models over 10 years to bring you the...
Hiking Pants for Men
This side-by-side hiking pants review looks at pairs that are light and airy, as well as heavy and durable, for hiking...
10 Top Long Underwear
Are you trying to find the best long underwear for your next adventure? We highlight our top picks among the very best...
Long Underwear for Men
With temperatures dropping, it's time to play outside in the cold. We've compared nearly two dozen of the best long...
Ski Pants for Men
We have done the work for you, swapping pants until we could generate the most authoritative comparisons possible. If...
Pants for Men
Is the thought of replacing your favorite but old and worn-out pants daunting? We researched 25 of the best-selling...
Jeans for Women
Are you looking for the best women's jeans? Our testers did the homework for you and put nine of the most popular...
Pants for Women
Our experts researched the best women's pants and purchased the top 8 products to test using our hands-on approach...
Sweatpants for Women
After extensive research, our experts purchased the 9 most promising pairs of women's sweatpants available on the...
Sweatpants for Men
Looking to stay cozy in a new pair of sweatpants? After researching 25 highly regarded pairs, we extensively tested...
Jeans for Men
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How to Choose Hiking Pants
Choosing the correct hiking pant can be a difficult task, with many different factors going into your decision. In...
How To Choose The Right Yoga Pants
Whether you are completely new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this guide aims to offer helpful tips for...
How to Choose Rain Pants
There is a lot of difficult to decipher with terminology when it comes to waterproof/breathable fabrics and it can be...
How to Choose Hiking Pants for Women
With hundreds of hiking pants available today and dozens of dream trips to various climates on your tick list, it can...
Women's Rain Pants - How to Choose
On the hunt for your first pair of rain pants? Already an expert? Our review includes six of the top contenders and we...
How to Choose Long Underwear Bottoms for Women
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Arc'teryx Rho Heavyweight Bottoms Review
The Arc'teryx Rho Heavyweight Bottoms are the pair of synthetic long underwear you'll want to grab to keep you as warm...
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Merino.tech Bottoms Review
When investing in some quality Merino wool layers that seem expensive, there are the Merino.tech Bottoms: a fairly...
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Arc'teryx Sentinel Pants for Women Review
The women's Arc'teryx Sentinel pants easily claim a spot as one of our favorites thanks to their incredible comfort...
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Flylow Foxy Bib Review
The Flylow Foxy Bib will quickly become your go-to for keeping you dry and comfortable whether you are chasing powder...
Spyder Dare Review
When skiing the coldest winter days, these pants provide the warmth and weather protection you need, thanks to plenty...
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Arc'teryx Sabre Pant Review
The Arc'teryx Sabre Pant is the best all-around men's ski pant we tested. They fit perfectly on a variety of body...
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REI Co-op Trailmade Hiking Pants Review
The REI Co-op Trailmade Hiking Pants performs well across the board, making it one of the best hiking pants for users...
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Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Review
The Arc'teryx Gamma offers superior weather protection and is one of our favorite hiking pants. This pair is made for...
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Arc'teryx Gamma Pant for Women Review
The Arc'teryx Gamma pants are well-built softshells that offer solid technical performance, excellent comfort, and...
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Baleaf Fleeced Lined Thermal for Women Review
The Baleaf Fleece Lined Thermal offers performance that far exceeds the expectations of our testing team. These...
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Crz Yoga NakedFeel Leggings Double Waist Seam Review
If you're into yoga, you know that some practices can make you sweat. When we anticipate a sweat fest, we grab the Crz...
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Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms for Women Review
Super cute, comfortable, and a workhorse! The Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms are one of our favorite pairs of...
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REI Co-op Sahara Convertible for Women Review
The REI Co-op Sahara Convertible pants offer excellent performance, stellar comfort, and top-notch features at a...
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Outdoor Research Foray Pants Review
Of the pants made with high-end brand-name fabric, these are easily among the lightest and most compact. The Outdoor...
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Outdoor Research Helium Pant Review
The Outdoor Research Heliums are our favorite lightweight rain pants. At roughly half the weight and packed size of...
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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Pant for Women Review
The updated Torrentshell from Patagonia is a very impressive improvement on an old classic. Patagonia employed 3 layer...
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Rab Downpour Eco Pant for Women Review
The Rab Downpour Eco rain pants are highly functional and useful. They are extremely lightweight and breathable...
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Lululemon Align High Rise Review
Whether you wake each morning to salute the sun or dress up your favorite yoga pants for a coffee date with friends...
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Meriwool Merino 250 Bottom Review
Quality 100% Merino wool bottoms are sometimes outside the reach of many outdoor enthusiasts due to cost. Enter the...
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Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Bottom Review
Just like our team's favorite base layer top, the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Bottoms are designed for work and...
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Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino 3/4 Bottom Review
Warm, versatile, and techy! The Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino 3/4 Bottom has a seamless "Intraknit" technology...
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Artilect Boulder 125 Review
The soft and breathable Artilect Boulder 125 leggings will keep you warm and comfortable, all while being one of the...
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REI Co-op Midweight Bottoms Review
Simply designed, cozy, and tough enough to keep up, the newly redesigned REI Co-op Midweight Bottoms improves upon its...
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Minus33 Kancamagus Midweight Merino Wool Bottoms Review
The Minus33 Kancamagus Midweight Merino Wool Bottoms are well-designed to keep you comfortable and thriving when the...
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REI Co-op Powderbound Insulated Bib for Women Review
REI finds a nice balance between solid warmth and function and an affordable price with their Powderbound Insulated...
Outdoor Research Hemispheres Bib for Women Review
The Outdoor Research Hemispheres Bib - Women's is a versatile and weatherproof bib that has all of the features one...
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Mammut Haldigrat HS Bib Review
The Mammut Haldigrat HS is a hardshell ski pant with plenty of weather resistance and great features, earning our...
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Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Tour Review
The Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Tour delivers exceptional comfort, features, versatility, and style, and is our...
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Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated Review
The Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated ski pants provide great performance for an incredibly low price. They have plenty...
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The North Face Freedom Bib Review
The North Face Freedom Bibs provide full coverage for skiers on deep powder days without breaking the bank, earning...
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Royal Robbins Alpine Road Review
The Royal Robbins Alpine Road pants are unlike any hiking pants that we have tested before. They are impressively...
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REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Review
The REI Co-op Sahara Convertible is a comfortable and breathable pair of pants and is one of our favorite convertible...
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Fjallraven Vidda Pro Review
The Fjallraven Vidda Pro is undoubtedly one of the most durable pair of pants featured in this review. Constructed...
Prana Stretch Zion II Pants Review
The Prana Stretch Zion II is one of our favorite hiking pants and has been well-liked among our team of reviewers for...
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Arctix Insulated for Women Review
If you are looking for a sturdy pair of insulated pants, but simply can not justify spending hundreds of dollars on a...
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Icebreaker 200 ZoneKnit Merino Thermal Leggings for Women Review
The Icebreaker 200 ZoneKnit is the perfect pair of long underwear bottoms for those looking to maximize breathability...
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Are you looking for the perfect cold-weather long underwear bottom to provide ample warmth and substantial comfort for...
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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pant for Women Review
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi hiking pants are ready for a wide range of trails with 50+ UPF fabric that blocks wind...
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REI Co-op Trailmade Pants for Women Review
Lightweight, with endless stretch, the REI Co-op Trailmade Pants are easy to forget the moment you pull them on. We...
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Prana Halle Straight Pants II Review
We've been testing versions of Prana pants for years, and the Halle Straight Pants II do not disappoint. The mid-rise...
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Fjallraven Vidda Pro Trousers for Women Review
A smart, articulated cut and rigid fabric that's doubled up on the knees and bum make the Fjallraven Vidda Pro...
Patagonia Stormstride Pants Review
The Patagonia Stormstride is a light, protective, and well-fitting hardshell option that is the best pant on the...
Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Review
The Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex provides superb weather resistance and a comfortable fit, and is among our favorite men's...
The North Face Freedom Insulated Review
The North Face Freedom Insulated pants provide a great bargain for insulated ski pants. They perform well in all...
Ridge Merino Aspect High Rise Bottoms Review
The Ridge Merino Aspect High Rise Bottoms are a stylish, high-waisted pair of long underwear that will compliment your...
Icebreaker 260 ZoneKnit Merino Leggings for Women Review
The Icebreaker 260 ZoneKnit Merino Leggings feature a unique design that enhances the Merino wool's natural wicking...
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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi continues to be one of our favorite pairs of hiking pants. They are well-tailored with an...
Mammut Runbold Review
The Mammut Runbold enhances summertime hiking with its lightweight and breathable fabric. We love the features that...
Patagonia Quandary Pants Review
We recommend the Patagonia Quandary as an excellent pair of hiking pants for tackling day hikes and backpacking...
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Columbia Rebel Roamer Review
The Columbia Rebel Roamers are one of our favorite pair of budget pants on the market. If you're on a tight budget for...
Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants for Women Review
Our testers love the Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Short Pants for their niche design that is perfectly compatible with your...
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Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Bottoms for Women Review
The Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight bottoms are our favorite pair of synthetic long underwear bottoms. Though the...
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REI Co-op Midweight Tights for Women Review
The REI Co-op Midweight Tights are a great synthetic option if you are seeking an affordable base layer. Boasting one...
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Arc'teryx Rho Bottom for Women Review
The Arc'teryx Rho Bottom is our favorite layer for multi-sport performance thanks to the exceptional fit, complete...
Ridge Merino Inversion Heavyweight Merino Leggings for Women Review
If you're looking for a high-performing heavyweight pair of long johns created with every winter outdoor activity in...
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Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Bottom for Women Review
The high-performing Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Bottom offers incredible warmth thanks to its unique design...
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ColorfulKoala High Waisted Brushed Review
We love to move in the ColorfulKoala High-Waisted Brushed. Following the breath into any pose, these pants are light...
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Beyond Yoga Spacedye Out Of Pocket High Waisted Midi Review
We found a comfortable legging that you will want to wear all day. The Beyond Yoga Spacedye Out of Pocket High Waisted...
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Prana Becksa 7/8 Review
If you are looking for a stylish and comfortable pant that transitions from morning yoga to your next hike, climb, or...