The Best Men’s Hiking Bottoms of 2023
14 testers zipped, cinched, and buckled 18 pants and shorts. These five are the very best.
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The Best Women’s Hiking Bottoms of 2023
Twelve testers ran, trekked, and squatted in 45 products to find this summer’s best new hiking pants and shorts.
The Best Touring Pants of 2023
We had 28 testers check out 30+ pairs of bottoms for winter backcountry adventures. These ones rose above.
Blackyak Brangus Pant
Best mobility for pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Pant
Best ultralight puffy pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Fjällräven Keb Touring Trouser
Most Eco-friendly pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Outdoor Research Hemisphere Bib
Best mobility for pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
The North Face Summit L3 Propius Ventrix Knicker
The best pants for instant warmth from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Editors' Choice Spring 2016: Mountain Hardwear AP Pants
These tough trousers go everywhere.
Editors' Choice Snow 2015: Dynafit Mezzalama Alpha Pant
Breathable insulation makes these the most versatile winter pants we've tested.
Gear Review: Patagonia Rock Craft Pants
"The best pants I've worn in two decades," says our tester. Here's why.
Gear Review: The North Face Enzo Shell Pants
Executive Editor Dennis Lewon reviews The North Face's Enzo Shell Pants
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: La Sportiva Storm Fighter GTX Pants
Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton shows off La Sportiva's bullet-proof Storm Fighter pants
How-To: Use Your Pants as a Flotation Device
How to improvise a flotation device using your pants.
Editors' Choice 2012: Kühl Liberator Zip-off Pants
Our zip-off pant hater has become a believer with these stylish convertibles.