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Icebreaker Merino Oasis 200 Base Layer Review
A hiker crosses a bridge with trekking poles, a pack, and wearing the Icebreaker Oasis 200 base layer. Trees are in the background.

Icebreaker Merino Oasis 200 Base Layer Review

This base layer offers a balance of insulation, merino wool comfort, and natural odor resistance, making it great for many outdoor activities.
PrAna Halle Straight Women’s Hiking Pant Review
A person wearing the Halle pants and a backpack is standing on a trail in the woods looking off into the distance.

PrAna Halle Straight Women’s Hiking Pant Review

A reliable and versatile pair of hiking pants that are durable, water resistant, and have spacious pockets—ideal for most trails.
Patagonia Happy Hike Studio Women’s Hiking Pant Review
A hiker is walking down a trail in the woods while wearing the Happy Hike pants.

Patagonia Happy Hike Studio Women’s Hiking Pant Review

Soft, relaxed-fit joggers offering comfort and versatility for casual hikes and town wear, less suited for technical trails or wet conditions.
Arc’teryx Gamma Women’s Hiking Pants Review
A person wearing the Gamma pants and a backpack is walking down a trail in the woods.

Arc’teryx Gamma Women’s Hiking Pants Review

Tough, breathable pants built for agressive trails and poor weather, but the pockets could use a redesign.
Fjallraven Abisko Women’s Trekking Tights HD Review
A person wearing the Abisko leggings and a backpack is walking down a trail in the woods.

Fjallraven Abisko Women’s Trekking Tights HD Review

Durable, comfortable leggings built for backcountry hikes and capable of handling moderate trail challenges.
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Women’s Hiking Pant Review
A person wearing the Ferrosi pants is standing at an overlook peering out over a canyon.

Outdoor Research Ferrosi Women’s Hiking Pant Review

Lightweight hiking pants that are comfortable and water resistance, best suited for well-maintained trails and grabbing apres.
100+ Best Gifts for Hikers: Expert-Tested Gear

100+ Best Gifts for Hikers: Expert-Tested Gear

Give the gift that gets them outside with our guide to the best gifts for hikers and backpackers.
Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review
a hiker with their hood up in a forest in the rain.

Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review

This featherweight shell provides excellent coverage, is incredibly breathable, and is surprisingly durable for how light it is.
CleverHiker Gear Guide

CleverHiker Gear Guide

Trail-tested recommendations on the best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for maximizing comfort, minimizing weight, and increasing smiles.
Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review
The side facing view of the HOKA Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes with a lake and pretty wilderness scenery in the background.

Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review

These shoes offer responsive midsoles with ample cushioning and impact absorption on rough trails. Their chunky lug pattern provide top-tier traction, and fast-drying, mesh uppers make them breathable and airy.
Best Hiking Pants for Women 2025
A waist-down photo of a female hiker wearing The North Face Aphrodite 2.0 hiking pants with the tuft columns of Smith Rock in the distance

Best Hiking Pants for Women 2025

We took to the trails to test the most promising hiking pants for women. We looked for the most comfortable, lightweight, and durable options so you’ll feel great in your new ‘fit.
REI Trailmade Women’s Hiking Pants Review
A hiker wearing the REI Trailmade Pants crosses a stream on some rocks.

REI Trailmade Women’s Hiking Pants Review

We love these affordable, lightweight, and soft hiking pants for class 1-2 trails.
REI Sahara Women’s Hiking Pants Review
A backpacker wearing the REI Sahara convertible pants kneels next to a lake surrounded by mountains.

REI Sahara Women’s Hiking Pants Review

We love these affordable, lightweight, and soft hiking pants for class 1-2 trails.
Mountain Hardwear Dynama/2 Ankle Pants Review
A hiker wearing the Mountain Hardwear Dynama 2 pants walks on a trail in the mountains.

Mountain Hardwear Dynama/2 Ankle Pants Review

Hike, run, scramble, or be a couch potato in these super comfortable and streamlined joggers.
Kuhl FreeFlex Rollup Women’s Pants Review
a backpacker on a ledge looking into a forested meadow in the mountains

Kuhl FreeFlex Rollup Women’s Pants Review

This option can switch from pants to capris in a snap. Designed and constructed to outlast your burliest hikes and trails.
Athleta Trekkie North Jogger Review
A backpacker wearing the Athleta Trekkie pants walks on a trail in the mountains.

Athleta Trekkie North Jogger Review

An Athleta best-seller for good reason: these joggers work in so many outdoor settings that you’ll find any reason to put them on and get after whatever “it” is for the day.
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