Pants Reviews

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The most versatile pants of 2021.

The best heat-busting trouser of 2021.

The best alpine-ready pants of 2021.

The best mile-crushing shorts of 2021.

The best do-it-all bottoms of 2021.

Leggings have become a stay-at-home staple—but these can handle the trail too.

Versatile pant

With salvaged materials and no PFCs, these pants are easy on the Earth.

Eco-friendly all-rounders

Women’s touring pant

Best for touring laps

Coziest

Trail armor

Trail to town

Perfect for peakbaggers

Most versatile outdoor pants

Breathable shorts

Breathable insulation makes these the most versatile winter pants we’ve tested.

These pants' smartly placed stretch panels and a soft cotton blend mean crazy comfort.

This full-featured, three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell pant stands up to hard use in fierce weather.

Storm-worthy and breathable, this softshell pant proved ideal for working hard in all conditions.

This tough, protective bib is more comfortable than most, thanks to a great fit and stretchy hardshell fabric.

Supremely packable and lightweight, this minimalist hardshell works year-round.

Supple, quiet fabric gives this hardshell jeans-like comfort for all-day wear and après lounging.

Storm-worthy shell pants for powder days.

Softshell pants that are waterproof from the knees down.

Slim-fitting pants with top-notch durability and weather resistance.

Technical hiking pants that fit a woman's curvy figure.

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Softshell pants built for years of abuse.

These bullet-proof pants are unbreakable.

Durability and insulation in a mobile and comfortable pant.

Sherpa agains delivers quality pants at a great price.

These Gore-Tex beauties will restore your faith in hardshell pants.

From snow to rain, backcountry to lifts, these pants do it all.

Tame winter's worst with five all-purpose pants.

Short pants that offer a blend of performance and style.

Zip-off pants? Yes, thanks to convertibles that finally bring form to the function.

Tough winter pants (plus one really cushy pair) for all your cold-weather activities.

Bibs built for the worst of conditions.

Made for cold-weather hikes and cruiser snowshoe tours where ski pants seem like overkill.

Extremely breathable waterproof shell pants.

Five-ounce down pants that provide instant warmth after bone-chilling hikes.

Tough, weather-resistant, and stretchy, these pants are also supremely breathable.

Beyond creates custom-made trail clothes at a remarkable price.

Custom-made pants that fit every body type.

Shorts that move but aren't baggy.

Lightweight and durable shell pants.

Styled like cotton pants, but built to work out.

These four-way stretch, double-weave polyester pants are comfortable and quick drying.

If your winter gear closet includes skis, snowshoes, snowboards, and sleds, you need only one pair of drawers: the men's Sierra Designs Fusion Pant.

From softshells to bibs, the toughest and most comfortable pants for every cold-weather outdoor adventure.

Lightweight bibs that turn into pants with a zip.

Ski or snowboard pants that won't get shredded.

Ultralight shell pants that protect from snow and cold.

Need pants you can wear for two weeks straight and still be presentable? Slip into the Rampart from ARC'TERYX.

The fit, the fabric, and the details make these pants shine.

This upgrade to The North Face's tried and true convertible pant makes the grade.

Five shell pants for any adventure.

These zip-off Outdoor Research pants are practical and stylish.

These Marmot pants are great for rugged, winter activity.

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These pants for ladies are practical and flattering.

These Ground softshell pants fit a variety of sizes and are remarkably tough.

These waterproof GoLite shell pants are heavy duty.

These rugged, yet stylish, pants have thigh vents and removable gaiters.

These lightweight and tough nylon pants will do the trick

Hit the trail and the town with the functional Royal Robbins Cardiff Stretch Traveler pants.