HIKEOUT 3/4 PANTS W

I was worried they’d be too tight around the calves, but the tapered fit moves beautifully on steep climbs. Even after a sweaty day, the fabric breathes well and feels light.

These have seen three muddy ridgelines already and the fabric still looks new—the stretch is just right, and the wind-blocking really shows on exposed summits. The tapered fit never bunches up under my pack hip belt, which is the one thing I always hated about other hiking pants.

The fabric blocks wind well, which made a difference on a breegy ridge. They’re light and stretchy enough for scrambling, so I’ve been wearing them more than I expected. Only wish the pockets were slightly deeper.