In Search Of: The best women's hiking pants!! 👖 #hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #tryonhaul

[delaneygilliland]

I work at an outdoor equipment store. There is a northface womens pant called the Aphrodite that is elastic and my coworker wears them because she’s 5’11 and they fit perfectly. If you’re not set on having belt loops, I think you would like them.

[noravandooren]

I've got a similar problem: my belly gets bigger and smaller over thr hiking months. The right belt helps, bit can be irritating with a heavy backpack. At the moment I use the hip strap of my backpack for a belt. I take a belt with me for when I dont carry my bag.

[goodandgreen]

Take them to a tailor and get the waist adjusted. Worth it for the comfort under a hip belt!

[rachelhobbs]

Fit properly is obviously personal, but in case this helps anyone I just got the REI Sahara and I love them. They meet those criteria (for my body). I store fat around my waist/belly instead of my thighs, and the Sahara I think work well for that because the waistband has a little bit of elastic/stretch just at the back so it expands or contracts as I become more or less bloated, but still fits the rest of me the same. Also they’re zip off pants with tons of pockets and both are my criteria because pockets in the backcountry are essential, and so are zip off pants for bushwhacking and bugs and changes in temperature and whatever else might come up while you’re out! Highly recommend 😊

[tsf]

I don't know if this is something you are interested in but I would love to see hiking skirts become a thing (particularly ones with adjustable lengths - like trousers that zip off into shorts). Would make it soo much easier to pee, and to add thermals when it gets cold/take them off when it gets hot

[bromama]

The hiking pants struggle is real! I’m only 5’8” so the 32” inseam on the KUHL Freeflex roll up pant works but they do offer a 34”. I have put these to the test desert and mountain hiking. They move great, dry fast, keep me cool and I don’t know how they haven’t ripped since they are light and breathable. But rock climbing, butt sliding and brush walking with no rips. The pockets are not the worst.
The size 4 has a 30” waist and 9”rise, choose your inseam. OP may need a size 2. The best online price is currently at Scheels. Also available at REI and Kuhl. Happy Trails!

[morganadvantures]

I swear by alder apparel! I’m 5’11” and their 32” inseam open air pant is my fav hiking pant I’ve ever found. I personally love the more elastic waist as well.

[noravandooren]

Buy one that is comfortabel everywhere except your waist. Use your hip strap as a belt. And take a hiking belt with you for when you dont wear your backpack. Otherwise, sow and make the pants perfect.

[GlobalAdventurer]

Columbia "Anytime Outdoor Boot Cut" pants are the best ones. I own at least 12 pairs.

[kelbyrogers]

Mountain hardware has some great ones! I'm not sure if they come in talls, but could also check men's pants

[moth]

My mother and I both love these Alaskan Hardgear zip off pants. They’re so stretchy, they have two sets of zippers, one at mid thigh and a second at mid calf. The pockets are decently sized and they even have two cargo pockets. The fabric is super stretchy and doesn’t snag, even when we’ve hiked through pricked bushes, and is also water resistant and quick dry. They sound fake but I swear they’re real and I love them so much. Sadly I couldn’t find them on their website so I’m not sure they still sell them

[ukyzmyh]

Mountain hardware dynama 2 pants were the best. Columbia bought them out and now call them dynama pants. They changed the style of the pockets to be like the Columbia brand. You may want to check them out.

[ElisePerrier-lj]

I really love the lululemon dance studio pants for hiking

[jennt]

I have the REI activator pants! Super soft and comfortable. Helps with rock scooting 😅 if its winter i will put on under armor cold gear leggings for a little extra warmth.

[alysondavies]

I used to love the Lululemon studio dance pant, but they no longer make in a tall, so no go anymore. I just ordered 2 pairs of hiking pants from eddie bauer, I like that they come in a tall, but I will be bringing in the waist. I'm 5'9" with a 10" difference between my hips and waist.

[RyansnevetS]

Have you tried the Keb pants from Fjällräven?

[bibinoojen]

100% feel you girl. I feel like outdoor clothing mfrs just phone it in when making pants for women, it's infuriating. I keep saying they need to get actual designers who make clothes for WOMEN'S bodies.

[cr]

I’m a female and I wear mens pants from Columbia to fit my thick thighs! The pants actually hug my figure perfectly and are high waisted. Women’s pants are so tight!

[SparklingMyLife]

I like the ones that can be transformed from shorts into full-length pants.

[katec]

I have the same issue, a lot of them look frumpy. I do like some that Decathlon sells and they're waterproof too with fleece lined versions for winter. I'm on the lookout for some waterproof outdoor leggings to feel a bit more streamlined and less bulky. There's definitely a gap in the market for flattering women's outdoor/trades woman clothing (I mostly use my outdoor clothing for gardening work).