WOMEN’S HIKING PANTS AND SHORTS: an honest review (I’ve tried 30+)

As someone who has been trying to find the best hiking pants for YEARS, I am so stoked to finally have 5 that I absolutely love. To be honest, I started to lose hope pretty early into this search. Finding hiking pants that fit me seemed to be impossible! But, I am so relieved to find that they do exist, I just had to try a LOT to find them (so hopefully you don't).

00:00-02:11 - Intro & Qualifications
02:12-05:25 - Wondery Isabel 3.0
05:26-07:10 - REI Trailmade Pants
07:11-09:04 - Dawson Workwear Relaxed Pant
09:05-12:13 - Outdoor Voices RecTrek Cargo Pants
12:14-14:04 - Stio Pinedale Pants
14:05-14:57 - REI Amphib Shorts
14:58-15:35 - Stio Cutbank Shorts
15:35-17:25 - Recap & Which would be best for you

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My sizing:
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 145 ish?
Waist: 27”
Hips: 38.5”
Inseam: 32”
Thigh: 22”

PANTS:

WONDERY ISABEL 3.0:
Sizing options: XXS-6XL
Length Options: Short, Standard, Tall
My size: Medium Tall
DISCOUNT CODE: ZOE20

REI TRAILMADE PANTS:
Sizing Options: 0-26W
Length Options: Petite, Standard, Tall
My size: 6 Tall

DAWSON WORKWEAR RELAXED PANT:
Sizing Options: XS-XXL
Length Options: 30", 33"
My size: Medium 33"

OUTDOOR VOICES RECTREK ZIP-OFF:
OR
Sizing Options: XXS-XXXL
Length Options: Only Standard
My Size: Small

STIO PINEDALE PANTS:
Sizing Options: 0-16
Length Options: Short, Regular
My Size: 4 Regular
DISCOUNT CODE: ADVENTUREADDICTS

SHORTS:

REI TRAILMADE AMPHIB SHORTS:
Sizing Options: XS-3X
My Size: Small

STIO CUTBANK SHORTS:
As I am uploading this, it looks like they discontinued these recently?! I am so bummed!! As a second place, I have tried these on and absolutely loved them. So sorry friends :(
WOMEN'S GOODWIN SHORT
Sizing Options: XS-XL
Length Options: 3", 5"
My Size: Small
DISCOUNT CODE: ADVENTUREADDICTS

My favorite hiking shirts:
Sizing Options: XS-XL
My Size: Small

Sizing Options: XS-XL
My size: Small

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[sheilahenry]

Great for you to have found some you love. I’m almost 5’3” w/ no waist - extremely short waisted & plus size!
The struggles are real & real different. Only women understand.
Hope your efforts help a lot of women hikers.
I’m lucky to have had help in this area this year.

[amygulaszewski]

I'm so excited for this since I'm also tall and finding pants long enough for me is a challenge. Thanks for this info!

[Oopyloops]

PSA for anyone looking at links too- wondery has a 50% off their isabel rn

[boberrtu]

I need the mens version of this video but i do love all your pants. Cool to see all the niche brands and unique features

[Oopyloops]

This came at the perfect time thank you! Any chance you’ll do a video about your fave backpacks?

[Debo]

Great review video! I haven't heard of a few of these brands, so it was great to see what else is out there.

[mariahbertram]

I have absolutely no interest in trying 30+ pairs lol so this was helpful! Giving the Stio a go - thanks for the code 🎉

[trtlduv]

Omg thanks so much for this love! Because of this video I just purchased a pair of outdoor voices! Luckily they were on sale for 80! I’m so excited to try them! I’ve struggled so much to find some because like you said- they have to fit so many areas well! Thanks again 🩵

[genxtravelsister]

I’m cruising to Alaska in early September. Not hiking but will be on/near a glacier, not to mention it’s a rain forest so I’m told to expect rain. Just needing a good pair of waterproof or resistant pants. Something I could take on or off over my boots if need be

[jessharmon]

I hope youre planning a video on your jackets, hoddies, tops, etc that weve seen in your other videos

[lylomilo]

The wonderys are primarily cotton. Does it feel heavy/stuffy?

[bonne_vie]

The clips on the side of the stio shorts - does that hurt when you backpack?

[svartsage]

Hi! Thanks for the insights, they are extremely helpful, since I set my mind on the Isabel pants. May I ask which backpack are you displaying here in this video?

[Mabel-jd]

Your videos are great, can you look at the Gash Hao brand of hiking pants, thanks!