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Group of hikers hike up a hill. Headline: Ready for the switch-up

Opting for pants when you should’ve gone with shorts (and vice versa) easily dampens an otherwise great day on the trail. Fortunately, with a pair of convertible hiking pants, you can sidestep the decision altogether.

SHOP WOMEN'S HIKING PANTS

SHOP MEN'S HIKING PANTS

REI CO-OP SAHARA & SAHARA
STRETCH CONVERTIBLE PANTS

With side zippers for morphing into shorts without shoe removal, these pants boast a water-repellent finish and breathable UPF 50+ fabric.

SHOP WOMEN'S REI CO‑OP HIKING PANTS

SHOP MEN'S REI CO‑OP HIKING PANTS

Not shorts. Not pants. (A secret 3rd thing.)

KUHL RENEGADE CONVERTIBLE
& FREEFLEX ZIP-OFF PANTS

Enjoy durability and easy access to your essentials whether you’re in shorts or pants mode with deep thigh pockets and an abrasion-resistant construction.

SHOP WOMEN'S KUHL HIKING PANTS

SHOP MEN'S KUHL HIKING PANTS

How to Choose Hiking Pants. Decide on a pant fit—standard, slim or relaxed. Select a material based on your needs (quick-dry, stretch, odor-resistant, etc.). Consider additional features like pockets, UPF and insect repellency.

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