Apparel Guide Bottoms

Apparel Guides: Bottoms

From hiking pants and shorts to rain pants and down pants, this is your one-stop-shop for recommendations on ultralight backpacking bottoms.

The best trail running pants are perfect for hiking thanks to low weight and zippered hand pocket. Compare pros, cons, features, & stats.

This guide to the best trail running shorts for hiking focuses on models with zippered hand pockets and stretchy, breathable fabric.

The best rain pants for hiking are ultralight, waterproof, breathable, and hold up on the trail. Stay dry, save weight, and upgrade today!

The best down pants have a statistically superior warmth to weight ratio. Browse ultralight down pants and winter warmth all in this guide.

This buyer's guide to backpacking and hiking pants highlights models optimized for functionality, comfort, and protectiveness.

This guide will help you find the best windbreaker pants for hiking, backpacking, trail running, and travel. Comfy. Lightweight. Stretchy.

This buyer's guide to lightweight fleece pants for backpacking and hiking prioritizes high warmth-to-weight ratio and comfort at camp.

This buyer's guide to the best hiking shorts of 2023 prioritizes features, materials, performance, functionality, and trail comfort.

We will help you pick the best rain kilt, rain skirt, or rain wrap for hiking and backpacking in shorts and trail running shoes.

Find the statistically optimal merino wool leggings for your next trip. We cover fabric blends, temp ranges, base layering, pros and cons.