https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:16:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2272626 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:50:00 +0000 elpgal 2272626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was pulling out some of my older gear and thought I’d check if I could fit into them. Guess what, it turns out they are same La Viva pants! Sadly they are a smidge tight so I ordered a used pair off EBay. I have the other options still arriving by mail. I picked up a pair of a Jodi performance joggers to wear around in the evenings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2272587 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:09:58 +0000 Janet 2272587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to return a pair of Mountain Hardware pants to REI (need to size up, eek!), and stumbled upon a nice pair of Prana. Zip pockets, lightweight, full length, not joggers but a nice flat elastic waist, slim but not hugging legs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2272561 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:04:02 +0000 Jules 2272561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got my lulu "dance pants" and I like them; they will suit my purposes (light hiking and hand wash/quick dry at a cottage where I don't have access to laundry). I have a weird aversion to outdoor gear brands so I am also happy to have a hack I will add the info that my colour (now sold out) and it appears several others actually have a faint tonal stripe to them, which was not obvious to me online. It's a very subtle thing that won't show much to observers but I would prefer a solid. I took my usual size 14 and it's the right size, but they are a little snug across my rear and the fabric shows a little more "detail" than I would prefer. I would probably stick with dark colours in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271574 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:39:20 +0000 Janet 2271574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say thanks for this thread, elpgal! Thanks to you and salt-sea, I have now ordered some replacement pants for my old favorites from a seller on Poshmark. Yay!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271569 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:24:48 +0000 elpgal 2271569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have ordered practically all of your suggestions, so hopefully I’ll end up with a few styles that work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271486 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:23:07 +0000 Janet 2271486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Salt-sea, I’ve had them so long I could never have remembered the style name, but I looked it up, and I think you’re right! I have the capri length version too. I love the set-in and zipper-close pockets (not on the hip seam, yay!). I wear theses for photo hikes, so I shove memory cards, car key, etc, in my pocket, and can’t risk them falling out because I’m constantly squatting and moving around. I’ve nearly lost my car key from other pants pockets for this reason! The zipper on my old pair is starting to have issues too, so I’m now trolling Poshmark to see if I can score a new-to-me pair, now that I know the style name. Thank you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271373 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:37:45 +0000 Lucy 2271373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you said you tried REI, but did you try these? They are soooo comfortable and I love the drawcord at the bottom, so you can wear them straight or cinched. You will probably need a belt when hiking (I use a soft nylon-webbing belt) if you carry a lot in your pockets. I got them for hiking, but they have morphed into my go-to casual pants as well. They do have a button fly and zipper, but the waist has elastic at the back.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/148442/rei-co-op-savanna-trails-pants-womens">https://www.rei.com/product/14.....nts-womens</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271354 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:43:31 +0000 Jules 2271354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well this was timely for me too as I have hiking pants on my list, took a chance on the Lulus in a favourite shade ‘ancient copper’ (final sale and not all that discounted but I think I’ve noticed Lulu does that so hopefully no major issues). Thanks elpgal and MrsK! Enjoy the parks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271110 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:39:39 +0000 salt-sea 2271110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Janet - are your beloved Athleta pants the La Viva? I have one pair of pants and one capri length that I am hanging onto - they are also starting to fade and snag, but I'll wear them until they fall apart. Wish they still made them - the fabric and cut are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2271109 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:32:50 +0000 salt-sea 2271109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In addition to Athleta's trekkie jogger, check out Title Nine - they have an ultralight fabric hiking jogger (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.titlenine.com/p/joggers-womens-switchback/270905.html">The Switchback</a>) that may fit the bill. That's a midrise. The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.titlenine.com/p/womens-travel-pants-aero-tech/270908.html">Aerotech</a> is a higher rise and also pretty good.</p> <p>I find both Athleta and Title Nine clothes to be good quality and last a long time.</p> <p>If you're considering shorts - REI has some incredibly comfortable, super lightweight shorts with a 4.5" inseam - <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rei.com/product/202453/rei-co-op-active-pursuits-45-shorts-womens?color=GRAY%20FIN">Active Pursuits</a>. With a bit of sunblock &amp; bug spray those can be good for hot weather hiking if you're on a pretty wide trail and don't need the leg protection.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270958 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:23:11 +0000 MrsK 2270958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these Dance Studio pants from Lululemon for hiking and outdoor activities. I asked the manager at the store if they had hiking pants, and he recommended these. I was skeptical, but they are comfortable, lightweight, look great, and are well-made.&nbsp;</p> <p>I bought them a year ago and have used them to hike at Yosemite, and just used them to hike, rock climb, do a via ferrata and go paragliding in the French Alps. I also wear them on the plane as my travel pants.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-joggers/Dance-Studio-Jogger-29/_/prod9080134?color=36763">https://shop.lululemon.com/p/w.....olor=36763</a></p> <p>I see Lululemon just introduced hiking pants too, but they're double the price! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270832 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:32:23 +0000 texasgal 2270832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Mountain Hardware Dynama 2 pants (got them at REI). I have 5 pair and have worn them every day for the past year and a half (they are my at home pants). They wash well, line dry quickly, and are easy to wash/line dry for travel. We have been to a number of national parks in the past year and they have been perfect for hiking in Hawaii, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. They are incredibly comfortable, pull on, and have been great in cold weather as well as sticky humid temps (I’m wearing them today with temp 100 and heat index of about 105). We are heading to Alaska for 2 1/2 weeks soon and these are the only pants I’m bringing. Seriously great pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270771 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 14:13:52 +0000 kkards 2270771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want convertible pants, I’d give Columbia a try<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.publiclands.com/p/columbia-womens-saturday-trail-ii-32-convertible-pants-16cmbwstrdytrlcnvapb/16cmbwstrdytrlcnvapb">https://www.publiclands.com/p/.....wstrdytrlc</a></p> <p>or these from Kuhl, which roll up to a shorter length, and come in a ton of colors<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.publiclands.com/p/kühl-womens-freeflex-roll-up-pants-21pppwwfrflxrllppapb/21pppwwfrflxrllppapb">https://www.publiclands.com/p/.....pwwfrflxrl</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/womens/pants/freeflex-roll-up-pant/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9f7Bjf7r-AIVFczICh1bUw84EAQYASABEgLlzfD_BwE">https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/wome.....IVFczICh1b</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270744 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:57:02 +0000 Janet 2270744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS. Glacier and Yellowstone are among my favorite national parks! Have a wonderful time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270743 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:56:13 +0000 Janet 2270743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate. I have a pair of my perfect hiking pants, and they are from Athleta, but alas, they are probably 8-10 years old and no longer made. They are elastic waist with a drawstring, zipper pockets, wide legs, full length, soft technical fabric (like the current Brooklyn pants), and cool even in hot weather. I can layer under them in cooler temps. They are getting faded and there is one little snag in them but I will wear them until they die. </p> <p>I don’t know why everything now is either scratchy fabric, cut narrow, jogger style (I don’t want cuffed bottoms), cropped, or leggings. Oh, and pockets are largely a joke. If I come across a current version of my great old pants, I’ll share the source! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270715 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:50:36 +0000 ChrisM 2270715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the Noga line of pants from Duluth - I love them and they have a nice selection of sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270711 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:23:31 +0000 LaPed 2270711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore these slim, stretchy, high-rise pull-on pants from Mountain Hardwear: <a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/womens-dynama-high-rise-ankle-pant-1946291.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.mountainhardwear.c.....46291.html</a></p> <p>They also make them in a mid-rise straight leg version, as well as shorts and capris. Great range of motion and they stay put. Can’t yet comment on durability as I’ve only had them for a couple of months.</p> <p>Have fun in Glacier!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270694 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:54:03 +0000 elpgal 2270694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks @kellygirl, those come in petite sizes so definitely adding them to the list. I meant zip fly; zippers on pockets are great. I edited the post to be clearer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270693 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:53:58 +0000 JAileen 2270693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I don’t have any suggestions for pants, sorry. &nbsp;I would probably wear shorts and bug spray. &nbsp;August is usually perfect in Glacier. &nbsp;I just&nbsp;love it. I worked there three summers in college. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270683 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:07:17 +0000 kellygirl 2270683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried the Athleta Trekkie jogger? I’m not sure what you mean about zippers (they have them) but I wear these as casual pants and have even worked out in them. They’d be great for hiking. You might check out Eddie Bauer too—I have hiking shorts from them that are terrific. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiking-bottoms-that-are-not-%e2%80%98hard%e2%80%99-pants#post-2270670 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:29:48 +0000 elpgal 2270670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going on a ten-day trip to Glacier National park and Yellowstone in early August and am on the hunt for sweat-wicking bottoms with elastic waistbands. I can handle high-waisted leggings but zipper flys and buttons are out especially in higher rises. I also have a preference for longer bottoms for sun-protection although this is not a hard requirement. </p> <p>I tried REI but came out empty-handed. Is Athleta still where I should look next? Any other options I should check out? </p>