Best Cold-Weather Hiking Pants to Keep Your Buns Warm
Brrr. Chilly November temperatures have arrived and it’s cold and dark out. It’s time to layer up and add something to keep you from freezing your magical a** off while hiking, running, or walking the dog around the neighborhood. Here are a few options that offer added insulation, weather resistance, or both.
1. Backcountry Stanisbury Tights
Like a warm puffy jacket for your buns. The front-side of these tights is made of baffled 750 loft down panels with a water resistant coating. The other panels, made of recycled polyester, provide stretch and also make the pants more wearable and less “I’m climbing Mt. Everest today.” These tights are great for daily hikes or around town. A hidden zip pocket is perfect for stashing keys and a credit card.
$119.96
*Currently $30 off.
2. Topo Designs Fleece Pants
If GORP-style is you, these are your new go-to pants. These relaxed fleece pants are constructed from 100% recycled polyester. The nylon knee-panels are water resistant. These could be a dangerously cozy pair of pants that might have your partner asking, “Didn’t you wear those yesterday?”
$98 *Red and black colorway currently on sale
3. Houdini Sportswear Women’s Lodge Pants
These lightweight and stretchy pants are made from moisture-wicking Polartec Power Dry. The woven finish is smooth with a cozy fleece lining. While still casual, the Lodge Pants are stylish enough to easily transition from the outdoors to the city. Zippered side pockets for the win. These maybe the most versatile on the list, perfect for hiking, lounging, or throwing on anytime you leave the house.
$120
4. Oiselle Bad Weather Flyout Tight
A standout running brand, Oiselle truly designs for women. The Flyout is a thicker compression tight with waterproof and windproof panels across the quads. 2 zippered side pockets and a generous rear pocket to boot. While these won’t provide as much warmth as other options, they will provide protection on rainy days.
5. SKHOOP Short Down Skirt
Imagine dressing in your sleeping bag. Introducing the closest thing, the Short Down Skirt by SKHOOP, the Scandanavian brand that started the down skirt boom. Designed with a slightly shorter front for added movement, this piece is made for keeping warm while frolicking in hte cold. Featuring 650-fill down throughout and two zippered hand pockets and belt loops. This gold colorway is fire.
6. Icebreaker Women’s Merino Crush Pants
Sweatpants just got a bit more lux. Made with 88% merino wool, the Crush pants are naturally moisture-wicking and thermal regulating. A little bit of stretch and merino-lined hand pockets make these an easy pick for cold days.