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Comparing Hiking Pants for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award  Top Pick Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award 
Price $59.37 at Backcountry
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$62.30 at Backcountry
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$200.00 at REI
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$90 List$38.23 at Backcountry
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Pros Airy fabric, very comfortable, maximum mobilitySupple and mobile, DWR coating works great, fair priceComfortable, look good, versatile, blocks wind and water better than mostLook good, don't stretch, cinch cords in anklesSimple design looks good, comfortable, affordable
Cons Waist fit is loose, not great in cool weatherNot many pockets, slim fit may not be awesome for larger adultsExpensive, no rear pocketsStiff, most pockets don't have zipsMinimal features, not water resistant
Bottom Line Our favorite pant and the most comfortable and breathable pair that we testedAn awesome pant for 14er day hikes and chilling at the brewpub afterwardThese functional, high-quality pants best serve those who hike in wet weatherA true enigma, these pants look great whether you find yourself in the wilderness or at the officeA solid pair of everyday pants that are also good for hiking or climbing
Rating Categories Outdoor Research Fe... Patagonia Quandary... Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Royal Robbins Alpin... Prana Brion II Pants
Comfort and Mobility (35%)
9.0
8.0
7.5
7.0
7.5
Venting and Breathability (20%)
8.5
6.5
5.0
5.5
7.0
Weather Resistance (15%)
6.5
7.0
8.0
7.5
5.5
Features (15%)
5.0
7.0
6.5
6.5
5.0
Versatility (15%)
7.5
7.5
8.5
8.0
8.0
Specs Outdoor Research Fe... Patagonia Quandary... Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Royal Robbins Alpin... Prana Brion II Pants
Weight 12.2 oz 9.7 oz 12.3 oz 13.8 oz 10.7 oz
Material 86% nylon, 14% spandex; 90D stretch woven ripstop 94% nylon (62% recycled), 6% spandex 88% nylon, 12% elastane 66% nylon, 31% polyester, 3% spandex 95% recycled nylon, 5% spandex
Water Resistance DWR finish DWR finish DWR finish DWR finish DWR finish
Sizing (Waist, Length Options) W: 28" - 42"
L: 30"- 36"
W: 28" - 40"
L: 30", 32", 34"
W: 28" - 44"
L: 31.5" - 33"
W: 30" - 46"
L: 30" - 34"
W: 28" - 42"
L: 28" - 36"
Sun Protection UPF 50 UPF 40+ not specified UPF 50+ UPF 50
Pants/Shorts Convertibility No (but have ankle cinch cord and fully convertible version available) No No (but have ankle cinch cord) No (but have ankle cinch cord) No
Pockets 2 hand, 2 back, 1 thigh zip 2 hand, 2 back (1 zip), 1 thigh zip, 1 coin 2 hand zip, 1 thigh zip 2 hand, 2 back, 1 thigh zip, 1 coin 2 hand, 2 back, 1 coin
Waist Strap and Fastener Button and zip fly Button and zip fly, integrated elastic cord Button and zip fly, Integrated belt with metal hook closure Snap and zip with French fly Button and zip fly
Other Features Drawcord cuff closures, side zip pocket Front and back knee articulation, gusseted crotch, slim straight fit Gusseted crotch, articulated knees, integrated belt Gussetted crotch, tapered leg, cinch cord at cuff Gusseted crotch, belt loops, mesh pockets