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Comparing Hiking Pants for Women

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award 
Price $98.95 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$126.83 at REI
Compare at 2 sellers		$42.73 at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$80 List
$79.95 at REI		$70 List
$69.95 at REI
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Pros Very comfortable, versatile, wind and water-resilientImpressive weather resistance, excellent mobility, comfortable, durableComfortable cut, sleek good looks, solid constructionMobile, wide range of fit options, vents and breaths wonderfully, good pocketsComfortable, endless mobility, breathe fairly well
Cons We have very few complaints, they are a little thinRigid waistband noticeable at times, not the most breathableNot as breathable or waterproof, less impressive pocketsDoesn't block the wind, not a great style around townThin fabric may wear faster, uses short-chain PFC-DWR
Bottom Line With their endless mobility, comfortable details, and technical abilities, these are our favorite overall women's hiking pantsGreat for cold weather hiking and wet days on the trail due to solid weather resistanceGreat all-round, all-day, work-to-trail hiking pantsThese 2-in-1 convertible hiking pants work wonderfully, providing great breathability and excellent valueThese incredibly comfortable hiking and climbing pants are made to move
Rating Categories Outdoor Research Fe... Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Prana Halle Straigh... REI Co-op Sahara Co... REI Co-op Trailmade
Comfort and Mobility (35%)
9.0
8.0
8.5
7.0
9.0
Venting and Breathability (20%)
9.0
6.5
6.5
9.0
5.5
Weather Resistance (15%)
9.0
10.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
Construction Quality (15%)
8.0
9.0
7.5
7.5
5.5
Versatility and Features (15%)
8.5
10.0
9.0
7.0
8.0
Specs Outdoor Research Fe... Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Prana Halle Straigh... REI Co-op Sahara Co... REI Co-op Trailmade
Measured Weight (Size 6) 9.6 oz (size 6) 11.2 oz (size 6) 11.2 oz (size 6) 12 oz (size 6) 8.0 oz (size 6)
Material 86% Bluesign-approved nylon (46% recycled), 14% spandex 70Dnylon/spandex plain weave 95% recycled nylon, 5% elastane 96% recycled nylon, 4% spandex 94% nylon/6% spandex
Fabric Features Water, wind resistant, quick dry, and breathable Water, wind resistant and breathable Water resistant, breathable Quick dry, water resistant Water resistant, quick dry, and breathable
Water Resistance PFAS-free DWR finish FCO-DWR Treatment PFAS-Free DWR finish DWR finish DWR finish
Size Options and Versions 0 to 24W, in Short (29"), Reg (31"), Tall (34") 00 to 16, in Short (29"), Reg (31",) Tall (34") 00 to 16, in Short (28"), Reg (30"), Tall (34") 0P to 26W, in Petite (27.5"), Regular (30"), Tall (33"), and Plus 0P to 26W, in Petite (28.5"), Tall (34")
Sun Protection UPF 50+ Not specified UPF 50+ UPF 50+ UPF 50+
Pants-to-Shorts Conversion Cinch around ankle Cinch around ankle No Zip-off Cinch around ankle
Pockets 2 hip, 2 back, 1 thigh 2 hand (zip), 1 side (zip) 2 hand, 1 coin, 2 back (snap), 1 thigh (zip) 2 hand, 2 back, 2 cargo 2 hand, 2 back, 1 thigh (zip)
Integrated Belt Yes, internal drawcord Yes Yes, internal drawcord Yes, internal drawcord Yes, internal drawcord
Other Features Articulated knees, drawstring at waist, stretch fabric, harness-compatible waist Trim fit, straight leg, adjustable waist belt, adjustable pant cuffs, 3 inseam lengths Gusseted crotch with vent holes, articulated knees, drawstring at waist, stretch fabric Mid rise, convert to shorts, relaxed fit, straight leg, 2 inseam lengths, reinforced cuff backs, flatseam Double fabric on knees and at heels, articulated knees, articulated hips, drawstring at waist, stretch fabric, cord loop at waistband
Social or Environmental Certifications 86% Bluesign approved nylon, 46% recycled Recycled nylon fabric, raw materials made with at least 30% recycled content Recycled nylon fabric, Bluesign, PFAS-Free DWR finish Contains materials that meet the Bluesign criteria
Contains recycled materials, From a Climate Neutral Certified brand		 Bluesign approved fabric, Climate Neutral Certified Brand, short chain perfluorinated chemical DWR treatment