Latest about hiking pants
5 reasons you need rain pants: stay dry, whatever the weather
We reveal the top reasons you need rain pants for your backcountry hiking adventures throughout the seasons
Columbia Maxtrail Midweight Warm walking pants review: versatile, hardworking troopers
Highly functional, no-frills and windproof, Columbia Maxtrail Midweight Warm walking pants are ideal for everyday walking
Helly Hansen Vandre Tur Pants review: light, comfortable and straightforwardly functional
These straightforward-but-functional walking pants have all the right features for day hikes and not-too-wet weather, and won’t weigh you down on the trail
Columbia Women’s Saturday Trail Hiking Trousers review: light, breathable and budget-friendly comfort for mild weather hikes and travel
They’re not perfect, but they’re comfortable, light and breathable for fair-weather hikes and adventure travel
Fjällräven High Coast Hydratic Trail Trousers review: top quality waterproof protection
Fjällräven High Coast Hydratic Trail Trousers are premium, lightweight, fully waterproof and breathable 2.5-layer shell pants with a range of great features
Can you hike in sweatpants?
Read the pros and cons of hiking in sweatpants to learn when it’s a good idea, and when it might be time for an upgrade
What are articulated knees in hiking pants anyway?
Are articulated knees real benefit, or just another crafty means of making a garment seem more high-performing, and justifying that eye-watering price tag?
Do I really need hiking pants?
Can’t you just wear some trousers you already own and save yourself a buck or two?
