HIKEOUT ZIP AWAY PANTS W

The lightweight fabric breathes so well on the trail that I barely notice I'm wearing long pants, and the zippers are smooth and easy to operate when I want to switch to shorts mid-hike. The stretchy material gives plenty of freedom for scrambling over rocks without any restriction. This is the firs

Finally a pair of zip-off pants that doesn't look baggy or frumpy—the tapered fit is actually flattering while still letting me scramble over rocks. The TEXASHIELD fabric handled a chilly morning breeze on the ridge, then cooled right down when I unzipped the legs during the sunny descent.

The fabric moves beautifully during steep climbs, yet the zippers lie flat and never chafe against my legs. I’ve worn these through a chilly morning too, and the wind-blocking layer kept me comfortable without any extra layers.