I read some of the reviews and even one that said that these were their new favorite hiking pant. I was like wow, that’s their opinion, great…but not I didn’t think I would have the same experience. I bought two pairs, size LT. I am 5’10” and weigh 190lb. When my joggers arrived I tried them on and wasn’t impressed with the fit at first. I am used to hiking in baggier pants and these Fit just like they’re supposed to, a jogger. Anyway, a bit uncertain, I decided to test one pair out at the gym on how well they function with movement patterns of they gym (squats, lunges, etc) and they met my approval at the gym so I decided to bring one pair on my 3 day backpacking trip near Cumberland Falls to test them out. It was funny, on the day I wore them my friend said “those are a little tight” —I responded that they were a jogger, and I wanted to test them out to see how well they move with me as I hike, climb, etc. they did great at the gym and it would be cool to find a pair of pants that are versatile on the trail and at the gym. These pants were incredible. This was a challenging trail and I felt like I was hiking with silk on my legs. In a creek crossing, my pants got soaked up to my thigh and dried within 20 minutes. They were so breathable! I don’t like to hike in shorts and these were a great compromise. The best part is that I work at a gym so now I can not feel guilty for spending money on a pant that I can wear in both of my worlds! I hope OV comes out with additional colors!!
I will also include that my iPhone did fit in the front pocket. I generally don’t ever use pockets on butt, so it would be nice to have a zipper on a front pocket to ensure my phone doesn’t slide out. I do have other places I out my phone but for quick grabs when needing maps, I would put in my pocket.
This is my new favorite all around pant for working out, the trail and anything around town/home!