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.

Ditch those convertible cargos! The most breathable hiking pants will keep you cooler and more comfortable on the trail.

This guide to ventilated pants addresses pros, cons, vent size, fabric performance, use cases, and availability for men and women.

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

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

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

This guide highlights the best merino joggers, comparing fit, fabric, warmth, and features. Upgrade your sweatpants!

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

Perfect for running, hiking, sports, and travel, these long boxer briefs accommodate thick thighs, prevent ride-up, and reduce chafing.

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 the best hiking shorts of 2023 prioritizes features, materials, performance, functionality, and trail comfort.

The best trail running pants are lightweight, packable, and constructed with zipper hand pockets. Great for hiking and running!

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

This buyer's guide recommends the best zipper pocket shorts for trail running and hiking with pros, cons, and features analysis.