Hiking pants are great for travel, too, by the way — I use mine interchangeably for both. They’re truly the unsung hero of the on-the-go person’s wardrobe. Promise.
Promising review: “Lightweight and quick drying! I bought two pairs of hiking pants for a trip to the Smokies, and these are the clear winner. They are lightweight, and when we got caught in a rain shower, they dried very fast and didn’t weigh me down. They are great for wicking away sweat, and legs roll up easily for foot soaks in the creek. The front pocket easily fits my phone, which I love, since the size of the zipper pocket is a bit of a reach when I want to quickly grab it for a picture. The drawstring helps tighten them up if they start sagging after wearing for a while. I recommended these to my mom, and I’ll recommend them to you too!” —LadyHawk
Price: $69.95 (available in regular, tall, and petite sizes 0–16, in sizes 18W–26W, and four colors)



