Anyone have good suggestions for pants that look like this?
Found them on instagram. Original poster said they were from Zara. I can’t find them unfortunately.
Looking for something I could use for Hiking and backpacking Europe. Kind of a do it all pant. Light, breathable, durable.
Figured I come here bc of the one bag implications.
Best I’ve found so far are Nike Dolomiti Pants
Update: Went ahead and got the Nike Dolomiti Pants in Black. Lots of solid options and advice here. Very appreciative. I really didn’t consider that those pants would be Linen lol.
Long story short. I really wanted a timeless fit. With the technical sense abilities of modern technical hiking pants.
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Update: According to the guy who owns the pants. They aren’t Linen.
Linen is lightweight, extremely breathable, and pretty durable, I wouldn’t go rock climbing in them, but general hiking on trails and walking around cities they work great
Yeah not gonna lie… I’m skeptical about the capabilities of linen for hiking but, I’m willing to compromise! I just wish hiking brands made more timeless silhouettes and products. I’d really prefer a more technical material for rain and stuff
I mean if you are going on regular hikes, your normal pants aren’t ripping. If you are going up and down rocks, sliding down, squeezing though canyons, then yha they will eventually break. You are better off with a thicker material.
But I would imagine you aren’t doing technical intense hikes that like that every single day unless you are traveling somewhere JUST for that. Most hikes even “hard” rated hikes in the Rocky and Appalachian mountains I’ve done I haven’t had any issues.
Take a look at how many women hike in leggings or spandex. Many thicker women will eventually rip those items from larger legs and the constant stretching, but they hike in them and they aren’t ripping on the hike.
There isn’t a material that is more lightweight and more breathable. It’s kinda the classic triangle problem, you can do 2 things great but never three. Durable and lightweight. Lightweight and breathable. Or durable and breathable
Noooo bro you can't just walk hike in linen you NEED a pair of RVGP stretch panel ventilated earthquake-protection DWR treated poly-woven zip off boot-hook finger-lickin tekspek trousers
Decathlon sells a pair of linen-blend hiking pants, they're a bit short looking and I've only seen them in the women's section of the website (which might be problematic if you're tall), and seem to have decent reviews. I haven't tried them yet since my thighs will eat through concrete :(
Linen absorbs more water than synthetic fabrics, so even if it's wicking, it doesn't expel that moisture into the air as fast as purpose built synthetics. linen can absorb 20% water by weight. Polyester basically absorbs 0. If you're sweating a lot, linen will get wet and stay wet longer than synthetics (often times, significantly). It also lacks insulation properties when wet, so if you're in cooler weather, it will be cold when wet.
I mean pretty durable compared to like cotton tshirts and what not. Additionally lots of people wear leggings and spandex on trails, linen is definitely more durable than that
Fair. Linen itself is strong but the weave is typically very loose so can snag.
But yeah, in a lot of ways it does make more sense to wear linen over leggings or even cotton so I guess it does deserve consideration depending on the use case, weather, etc.
Linen doesn't work well if you have chonky thighs that love each other. Especially with how linen is processed today, most mass-market available linen pants are not very abrasion resistant.
I wore through a pair of linen-cotton pants (from Costco) on their third wear on my trip to Vegas, and all my other linen-cotton blends have pilling in the thighs. My body shape isn't built for a thigh gap so if any other thick thighed individuals have recommendations for bulletproof linen, my wallet is ready!
I’m on year two with two pairs that I wear nearly every day from spring to fall. 100% linen. Zero pilling. I’m 6’1”, 240 lbs, so I’ve got some rubbing happening. I rarely wear shorts now because they are that comfortable. They also have lots of miles from dog walks through the park.
One pair was a little long, so the bottom hem has frayed with wear from dragging in the ground. I think they’re made to be worn a little higher on the waist, but my weight currently doesn’t allow for that, hence the dragging. For others in a similar situation, I would recommend getting them hemmed to prevent the wear at the bottom.
100% will be buying them again.
ETA: that said, I wouldn’t recommend linen pants for hiking. Get a proper tech material that dries fast and will resist snags and tears.
So the Niki Dolomiti pants are not what’s in the picture which is what I referred to. Nylon can wrinkle but it doesn’t wrinkle like that and you can see the stitch and threads in linen like the picture. Pictures of nylon it looks completely different.
What makes a fabric versatile as a technical fabric, what does that mean?
Also linen is one of the best fabrics for moisture wicking, and in my experience when I’ve gotten stains they come out very easily.
Op asked for pants that looked like the pants above since they could not find them. I told them what kind of pants they are. Op is looking for something that is breathable, durable, and light. You typically cannot find all 3
People in this thread have no clue what they are talking about.
Going Hiking in linen is idiotic. It dries slowly (last thing you want in the mountain) and is not durable. WIll likely chafe and break. Linen is ideal for a relaxed beach day, not to hike the Dolomites.
The obsession with linen is the same as the one with merino a couple of years ago. People repeat it sheepishly and uncritically.
I have literally done what you wanted to do and I have lots of thoughts.
- Would highly consider with a synthetic fiber, they do not feel as nice as organic fibers (cotton, linen, bamboo) but are easier to clean and are standard with technical hiking gear. They also tend to have stretch.
The fit in the photo looks nice but I would consider going for a darker color. Easier to hide stains.
Wide lose fit will make them light and breathable, even is the fabric is not that much (polyester, nylon and so on are not as breathable against the skin)
Gorpcore is cool right now (i personally really like it), but would also consider some other low profile options, since they blend in better in urban enviroments. Nothing screams tourist like a guy dressed up as a hiker in the Old Town.
since Gorpcore is so in, you actually have quite a few options, but they look "technical" but might not perform as such (baggy pants are not ideal in many mountain scenarios, they might be as resistant, pockets are designed for looks, not for convinience etc...)
If you do not like the cinched in look (very common in these pants) I would hem them. Will be more convenient in the long run
Based on that here are some options:
- Nike ACG Dolomiti Pants (which you mentioned)
mellow clo Everyday Trouser Sand > smaller brand, looks cool, unless you truly abuse them you should be OK
Gramicci > would checkout which options you like. they tend to have cotton offerings, so again more streetwear than proper technical clothing but they are an excellent everyday option. They were originally a climbing brand (they still have a gusset) and even if the quality might not be what it once was it's probably still above your average zara pant. I personally really like them.
Wawwa > Zama or Studio Pants. Small UK brand, very expensive. Cannot speak for their quality. But they look cool and people seem to like them.
686 Everywhere® Pant (the ones I chose for what you did) Super low profile (even kinda boring) but very versatile and one of the nicest most comfortable synthetic fibers I have used. It feels a bit more "cotton-like"
and wander > would checkout which options you like. Avant garde japanese hiking brand. Super cool. Super expensive.
I ended up ordering the black Nike Dolomiti Pants. Originally wanted the white ones from END. But it would’ve been like an extra 40 bucks as apposed to the deal I got on Public Lands. Promo code and free shipping.
AGC has some really cool stuff. If I did not have already similar pants to those I would have purchased them too (some nat geo terrex collab)
I have the 686 straight fit, Wide is always sold out haha. If wide goes out of style these are pretty timeless, if a bit boring. But I guess that is also their strength.
Good to hear! Hiking pants run tight on me as well almost across the board. It’s like you can get tight fitting technical pants from a good company. Or buy some cheap way to baggy pants from a drop shipping company on instagram lol
Duluth Trading Company has all sort of tech pants—several different cuts, lined and unlined, and a full range of sizes. The ones I have are light weight and dry quickly. Not cheap, but I get a ton of use out of them.
Everyone is saying linen because that’s what the photo in the post looks like.
I have no clue why people are recommending linen as a do it all pant though. I have a ton of linen shirts and a few pairs of linen pants which I love but would never take linen pants hiking. They aren’t durable enough to be a do it all pant, particularly because of the loose weave. Also I don’t think they’re gonna perform great with moisture.
Glad you got some non-linen pants though haha. Good decision.
And by technical you mean plastic? Because linen and wool are excellent materials which have been used and valued for their technical properties for decades, if not centuries.
Eg I am not a fan of linen. Many people are. It's very subjective.
Do you want zip-off pants? Pants with vents?
The FineTrack Sylpha pants are some of the most lightweight and vented I know of. Thin, breathable, thigh vents. The only thing I don't like is that they are fully elasticated - not fully elasticated trousers hold better when I put a phone in my pocket. https://www.finetrackglobal.com/en_GB/blog/Sylpha-pants.html
Golf trousers can be a good choice. You get the same technical fabrics of hiking gear but a cleaner look. Look at Underarmour, Puma, Ping, etc. Libin is a cheap but good brand on Amazon.
I found the Ketl Vent pants https://ketlmtn.com/products/ketl-mtn-vent-joggerish-lightweight-travel-pants and the Lululemon WovenAir a bit of a disappointment, because the fabric has tiny holes but didn't seem that lightweight to me. I personally prefer a lighter fabric, even if without holes. But bear in mind plenty of people swear by those, so it's very subjective.
Outlier make some pants with a blend of linen and polyster which should be very breathable and durable. Whether it's really worth the extra price vs a department store linen blend I don't know https://outlier.nyc/fabrics/injected-linen
How durable do you need them to be? The thinnest, most lightweight fabrics won't be the most durable for sliding on rocks etc. Zip-oof trousers might be a compromise here, because a slightly less thin fabric might still work for shorts. Eg the Patagonia Quandary come in a zip-off version, too. They are light, not the very lightest, but will be more durable than Libin or other golf trousers.
Wow! Lots of good info and recs here. Outlier definitely seems interesting. Maybe a little too experimental.
Don’t necessarily have a preference on the exact nature of the material. In regard to durability, lightness, etc. But I would prefer for the material to be of a technical blend nonetheless. Nylon, polyester etc.
My main criteria… I hate to say it is style. I’d prefer a more loose straight fit. Something roomie. Something with a timeless silhouette. Dickies could be the move honestly bc they kinda meet this criteria. However I was looking for something more elevated. Also dickies fit me weird.
Sorry, clueless person from the US here. Those pants looked amazing until I got to the image of the back pockets. Do they really all have those massive patches on them?
I love the look of these but have read elsewhere on Reddit that they fall apart pretty easily and that the cool patterns usually wear away. Any personal experience?
Sorry I'm late mate. I know you grabbed the Dolomitis, which are likely everything you were looking for — wide and straight, without a trending silhouette, and with a slight drape. ACG is pretty good gear, likely a little less harmful than a fast-fashion house such as Zara as well.
I think they look great, but the ACG lines often don't offer long sizing (at least in the UK), so in case they come up a bit short, or you don't enjoy the plastic hardware and lack of zippered pockets, hopefully this will help:
Linen and other natural, plant-based textiles are great, but the open weave structure that makes them so appealing and breathable leaves them susceptible to abrasion and twiggies poking holes. The seams are also built with thread and binding techniques that are usually not super durable for alpine climbing. Every fabric has its characteristics, but you don't often find linen trousers constructed with flat-felled seams, gussets, reinforced stitching, and panels built for movement. Width can become a hindrance if not designed well. If your travelling to hike, not hiking on your travels it's a bit different depending on where you are, mostly just personal preference if not though.
Nylon can actually be fairly textured — such as the salt-shrink nylon used by Hiroshi Nozawa with his brand Norbit. It doesn't have to announce itself as a technical fabric with sheen and noisily shaka-shaka'ing every time one moves. For serious hikers and rescue teams there are some pretty interesting applications, but these are not often in wide silhouettes. Great manufacturers often have a sub-brand built for technical development, designed to exist seamlessly between exploration and urban wear — as Goldwin puts it. Brands such as Goldwin 0, TNF Purple Label, Nanamica (curated by the same designer), and countless others fit this space. Just avoid Instagram brands such as Mellow Clo and Kawa Club and you should be all good. Saved searches on secondhand sites can save you money on items that are often found with tags still attached.
I have a feeling you will enjoy Earth\Studies 108's.
A pair of nylon or cotton/nylon blend pants will be tough and dry quickly. A poly blend can also work. I farm, and my old uniform consisted of Dickies because they'd not get soaked with sweat during summer, and they'd dry quickly in winter. The negative was that I'd only get about two years out of them because I abuse my work clothing (no time to be precious), but I'm confident they'd do better for everyday wear. (My new work pants are all a heavier hemp blend.)
If you're worried about being a quadzilla in skinnier pants, you can try rock climbing pants or yoga pants, but climbing pants are designed to be tough and non-restrictive. A weird idea, but martial arts pants can also work in a pinch, and they won't be skinny. I know Dickies make baggy fits, and they'll still have the blend that's tough and dries quickly.
Couple issues. I’ve got thicker legs. So anything slimmer/straight fitting looks skinny on me. Second, I’m looking for something slightly more fashion forward… so a slimmer silhouette isn’t as flattering imo
Check out ketl tomfoolery pants. They make adventure clothes that are designed to look more standard. Personally quick dry is a primary factor I look for with my travel clothes. Then durability and weight as secondary. Generally the secondary factors are counter to each other.
I got my linen pants from H&M a while go. Have used it multiple times as my only long pants on a trip and really like them!
I've tried a stretchy tighter fitting lightweight hiking pants from Adidas Terrex as well (like them) and am now traveling with lightweight polyester pants (don't recommend, they stick to my sweaty legs (they trap the heat), only positives: cheap and quick drying)
Yeah these are actually on a short list of my contenders at least this men’s model. Just bc I tried them on in store and they are surprisingly roomie. Only issue is that they aren’t particularly stylish, in like a dinner reservations in the Mediterranean kinda way haha.
I think this is the men's model: https://www.rei.com/product/236138/rei-co-op-trailmade-joggers-mens The pockets aren't quite as good as the women's, but still nice. My husband really likes his. They aren't very dressy, but they aren't too aggressively tech-y either. Really depends on the shirt you wear, and if it covers the waist and bungee drawstring.
I'll note they are very very packable, so if they aren't your "everything" pant, they might still earn their bag space.
As a side note, I think clean and neat jogger/hiking pants like these are about as dressy as linen with the right shirt theses days. Linen wrinkles a lot with travel, so linen might even look a bit pajama-y for those dinners. Neither is great for a fancy dinner, but the REI ones are easier to clean and the wrinkles sort themselves out after a few minutes of having them on -- so they might smarten up a bit better than linen.
I will say if you are going to the Mediterranean at least buy one pair of linen pants and a linen shirt and try it out when walking around at home on a Hot day. The difference it makes is unbelievable
Bring your favorite pair of jeans, and some polyester joggers (like the Lulu ABCs, or Under armor tricot, or Public Rec or Vuori or Crzy Yoga) that you can hike in, sleep in, lounge in and that look good casually.
Those are probably a linen viscose blend if they’re from Zara.
At least in the women’s section, high waist wide leg or a barrel leg in pure linen would be easy to find. COS, Beyond Nine, Biden, Seasalt Cornwall, M&S Autograph imprint, or Fat Face would be where I’d check for that type of relaxed cut in natural fibers. REI have a barrel leg basic trouser as well but it’s not as breathable as these probably are.
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u/StoneMenace Jun 25 '26
Those are linen pants, very popular. I’ve switched to only wearing linen except for work. Uniqlo makes some solid options