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Pants Reviews

You don’t want to take the performance of your hiking pants for granted. We have reviews on the best clothes to outfit you in the backcountry, including hiking pant reviews. Learn which features you don’t want to do without and which fabrics protect and provide the most comfortable fit on a long trek with expert advice from Backpacker Magazine.

Are Pee Zippers a Must-Have for Squatting Hikers? Our Writers Debate.

Some newfangled hiking pants feature an extended zipper that allows users to squat and pee without undressing. While some hikers love them, others are set in their urination ways.