The Quick-Dry Hiking Pants Reviewers Say They Basically Live In

Not only are they adored by hikers, but everyone from nurses to retail workers are incorporating them into their wardrobe.

I hunt for and write about exceptional products for a living and have read thousands of reviews for innumerable goods. That’s all to say that I have read many a gushing review. Yet I have to admit, the volume of exceptional reviews for these quick-dry hiking pants from Baleaf impressed even me.

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These popular men’s and women’s pants are comfy, lightweight, and so water-repellant that reviewers recount spilling bottles of water on them and simply watching the water roll off. The women’s are surprisingly stylish, thanks to their adjustable ankle straps that give the option of a more tapered look. In my opinion, the most impressive of all is the material’s UPF 50+ sun protection factor, which reviewers swear by for guarding their legs against UV rays.

Reviewers not only love these comfy pants for hiking but also say they basically live in them. And they mean it. In addition to being vouched for by hikers and lovers of comfy clothing, folks with tons of different professions and hobbies have added these pants to their daily rotation of staples, including dental hygienists and nurses who use them as scrubs, fly fishers, climbers who zip-line and rappel, office and retail workers, camera operators, people who rehabilitate and groom animals, and construction workers.

Some reviewers even dress them up to wear out to dinner.

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The women’s pants are available in 18 colors in sizes XS–3XL, and the men’s version is available in three colors in sizes XS–3XL. (Note: for the women’s pants, a number of reviewers suggest sizing up.)

Each has deep zippered pockets so you can stash your phone and other hefty items comfortably, then zip them right up to ensure they’re extra secure. (The women’s version has two pockets at the side and one at the back, and the men’s version has two at the side and back.) As someone who has been unwillingly subjected to women’s pants with either no pockets or insultingly small, shallow pockets, this is nothing short of awesome.

They’re also highly durable, with one reviewer mentioning their pair got caught on an aluminum decking during a construction job, and their pants not only didn't rip, but they also didn't even snag. Okay, I’m listening.

According to reviewers, they’re the perfect pants to pack for travel since you can roll them up super tight, using up almost no room in your luggage.

The adjustable drawstring waist will help these fit even if you’re feeling bloated or have some fluctuations in weight. And strikingly, folks of all body types love them, including tall, petite, and plus-size reviewers.

One reviewer’s adult son was so impressed by her pair that he asked if they made them in men’s. Luckily for him, they do.

And finally, reviewers say they also do a great job protecting against mosquitoes.

These pants are exactly what I’ve been looking for, so I’ll be stocking up on a pair or two, too.

Promising reviews:

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“I wore these pants daily on an 8-day backcountry canoe trip for which I wanted good sun coverage. They held up great! They dried quickly (important on a canoe trip) and breathed well. I’m as happy with them as I would have been with a pair of pants from REI, which were all $50+ more expensive. Zipper pockets were nice ― particularly enjoyed the thigh pocket, which fit a standard iPhone + small map and fun-size candy and was accessible while seated in the boat. For sizing reference, I’m 5′3″ and 125ish lbs, and a small worked well and still had room for me to slip a pair of long underwear under on our coldest day.” —Ana

“Love this pants! They can be dressed up or dressed down. They are wrinkle-free and lightweight, contain four different zippered pockets, and the drawstrings at the ankles can be pulled or not pulled, depending on if you want a jogger/hiker pant look or causal pants look. These are super comfortable — I ordered two pairs and loved them so much that I immediately went online and ordered two more pairs in different colors. They fit true to size — I’m 5'11" and approximately 113 pounds — an XS fit me perfectly with a nice loose fit. Highly recommend these. I think they’d also be great for travel — they are so lightweight they would not take up much room at all in a carry-on bag.” —Lucy Van Der Laan

“I am 67 years old and love to garden. I wear these pants for sun protection along with a white long-sleeved crew neck. They have worked great, and I do not overheat in them. The fabric is lightweight and breathable.” —Smartlady

Get them from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 18 colors). Or get them in men's on Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and two colors).

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.