The best women’s pants for hiking 2022: a review of hiking pants from Arc-Teryx, Jack Wolfskin, Acai

If it gets tough, put on Keb Fialraven’s pants.

These durable walking pants are double as work pants thanks to the strengthening of the knees and back panels, making them ideal for camping, for work in the garden and in nature, as well as for hiking.

Kebs have spacious pockets and useful ventilation zippers, and are available in straight or curved versions – curved – a great choice for women with wider hips and a good fit for a woman’s shape (unlike many pants for walking on the market!)

Beautifully done and worth the investment if you spend all your time outdoors.

Feel the heat? Arc’Teryx ‘Alroy pants were the coolest and most breathable pants we tested – if you’re going hiking in a tropical climate and you still need to protect your feet from insects and the sun, this is a great choice.

We also liked the five wide pockets, light weight fabric and smart neutral colors that make Alroy suitable for both daily use and hiking.

The only thing to pay attention to is the size – we recommend reducing the size in the Alroy as the belt is located on the wide side. A shorts option is also available.

These simple yet comfortable hiking pants, which are our best on a budget of just under £ 25, are of good quality without the high price and also zipped up in shorts – all we expect from a cheap and fun own brand of Decathlon Forclaz.

During the test, we liked the elastic panels of the trekking pants for easy movement, and the lightweight fabric is good to wear and dries quickly when you encounter rain.

Shorts with zippers are comfortable and beautiful – these versatile pants will be a great spare pair for a summer camping holiday.

Why just buy walking pants, if they can also throw shorts?

If you’re looking for high-quality zipper pants, Jack Wolfskin’s Overland is a smart investment.

The pants have good zippered pockets and a comfortable high waist, as well as a waterproof cover that can withstand a little rain.

Quickly and easily zip up your bottom pants when you’re on the road – perfect if you’re heading out on a cold morning, but the weather warms up in the middle of the hike.

These pants also do not have PFCs (or polyfluorinated chemicals, harmful chemicals that are sometimes used for waterproof clothing), so they are an environmentally friendly choice.

If you need thin, elastic tights for hiking, rather than wide walking pants, read no further: Abisko tights from Fjallraven are popular for a reason. These leggings-style walking pants may be close-fitting, but they’re so comfortable and supple that you’ll immediately forget what you’re wearing – great for long days of hiking.

Abiskos stay in shape after washing, have a large card pocket and zippered pocket, are perfect for waterproofing and have thick panels on the back and knees that are great when you’re sitting in camp after a hike. They can be expensive, but you pay for the longevity of the quality.

As the name suggests, these pants are very elastic – great when comfort is at the top of your shopping list. This stretch is also great for moving quickly on hikes or climbs over mountainous terrain, and the Pro Stretch pants from Craghoppers will keep up with you without interfering with your range of motion.

We like the zippered pockets, the slim cut and the waterproof finish that will repel a little rain. The Pro Stretch fabric is thin and breathable, so these pants are best for summer use. Priced at less than £ 30 this is also a good deal.

Favorite in the Instagram travel community Acai slim pants are designed to please the world’s fashionistas.

They look great, with a comfortable high waist and beautiful back pockets, available in at least 12 neutral shades and look so elegant that they double up like regular leggings or even work pants if you’re not traveling.

The Skinnys have enough elasticity to move freely, and the fabric is also breathable. A good pair to choose if you don’t like the wider cut of traditional pants.

Revolution Race is proud of how versatile their Nordwand pants are, believing they are suitable for “hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, camping, mountain biking and dog sports”.

Agree – these sturdy but flexible pants are a great choice if you want to fit into just one pair of pants for all your adventures.

Stretched knees and back panels make Nordwand comfortable even over long distances, and they fit well on the bottom layer – doubling thus allows Nordwand to work for the winter.