Pants Reviews
Miles upon miles were logged in pants from Arc'teryx, REI, Patagonia, Prana, The North Face, and Columbia.
We put all these pants to the test to see which reigned supreme. The high-performance Ferrosis shown here are ready for almost any adventure you are.
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Not all pants are created equal. Our era is one of jeans engineered to climb in, designer sweats and ultralight hiking pants. This is a good thing. Lucky you, we've worn them all, and more. Our all-star team of testers has taken the road less traveled when it comes to rain pants, hiking pants (men and women), yoga pants, and the best pants for skiing. We buy everything from the stores, just like you do, then test them over months. Our reviews are 100% unbiased. That's our guarantee.
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Best Hiking Pants of 2022
This comparative hiking pants review looks at pants that are light and airy, as well as heavy and durable, for hiking...
Best Hiking Pants for Women of 2022
To help you find your next pair of women's hiking pants, we've tested nearly 45 models over 10 years to bring you the...
Best Rain Pants for Women of 2022
We analyzed over 30 models before purchasing the best 9 to put through extensive testing, so you don't have to...
Best Yoga Pants of 2022
From downward dog to happy baby, our team of yogis put 10 of the best yoga pants through the wringer to determine...
Best Rain Pants of 2022
Choosing a pair of rain pants is an unwanted bear of a task. We've done the dirty work, which involves sorting through...
Best Long Underwear of 2022
With temperatures dropping, it's time to prepare to play outside in the cold. We've compared 12 of the best long...
Best Long Underwear for Women of 2022
Are you looking for your next long underwear bottom? After sifting through 85 different options out there, we chose 13...
Best Ski Pants of 2022
We have done the work for you, swapping pants until we could generate the most authoritative comparisons possible. The...
Best Ski Pants for Women of 2022
With a plethora of women's ski and snowboard pants on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which pair is right...
Best Budget Sweatpants for Women of 2022
After extensive research, our experts purchased the 9 most promising pairs of women's sweatpants available on the...
Best Budget Pants for Women of 2022
Our experts researched the best women's pants and purchased the top 9 products to test using our hands-on approach...
Best Budget Pants of 2022
Is the thought of replacing your favorite but old and worn-out pants daunting? We researched 25 of the best-selling...
Best Jeans of 2022
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Best Jeans for Women of 2022
Are you looking for the best women's jeans? Our testers did the homework for you and put nine of the most popular...
Best Budget Sweatpants of 2022
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REI Co-op Midweight Bottoms Review
These durable thermal synthetic long johns will keep you warm and comfortable, all with cash to spare. Whether you are...
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Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Bottom Review
This pair of bottoms masterfully balances warmth, breathability, and comfort to help keep you out all day, even...
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Arc'teryx Sentinel AR Pants - Women's Review
These pants should be high on the list for any avid skier or snowboarder. Though it comes at a high price tag, its...
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Icebreaker BodyfitZone Merino 260 Zone Thermal Leggings - Women's Review
The most balanced and versatile women's long underwear bottoms we have tested yet, these leggings thermoregulate...
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REI Co-op Midweight Tights - Women's Review
These lightweight synthetic tights offer sufficient warmth and moderate breathability within a durable design that is...
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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
These leg-covers are the best overall hiking pant because of their breathability, a great combination of comfort and...Pants Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose Ski Pants for Men
Whether you ski or snowboard, you'll have to cover your legs with something. We break down the choices you'll make to...
How to Choose Hiking Pants
Choosing the correct hiking pant can be a difficult task, with many different factors going into your decision. In...
How to Choose Rain Pants
There is a lot of difficult to decipher with terminology when it comes to waterproof/breathable fabrics and it can be...
How To Choose The Right Yoga Pants
Whether you are completely new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this guide aims to offer helpful tips for...
How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Men's Long Underwear Bottoms
Ready to trade your dingey cotton long johns for a modern pair? Today's models fit, feel, and function MUCH better...
How to Choose Hiking Pants for Women
With hundreds of hiking pants available today and dozens of dream trips to various climates on your tick list, it can...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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