Reviewer Sara Baird tests out Kuhl Hiking Pants.
Nothing is worse on a hike than clothes that don’t hold up, stay in place, or breathe. Thankfully we can find clothing options that are designed to support our best hiking experiences. I personally love hiking pants and have a few pairs that I can get away with wearing to my business casual teaching job. I reviewed a pair of Kuhl travel pants last year and absolutely loved them. I was excited to try a pair of hiking pants when they asked if I would be interested in doing another review.
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Kuhl
Kuhl is a privately owned company that strives to provide people with high-quality outdoor wear. They aspire to inspire you to follow your true calling, true passions, and support independents in all walks of life. They use only materials from environmentally conscious and ethically minded sources. They make clothing for both men and women and sell pants, shorts, jackets, shirts, hats, and backpacks.
Choosing My Pants
Kuhl asked me to choose from their selection of hiking pants. They have a wide variety that includes cargo pants, joggers, and leggings. I loved that many of the pants came in different inseams, I usually need to hem my pants because I am too short for my waist size. My measurements barely fit into their largest size so I was nervous about ordering some of the more fitted pants I really wanted, so I selected pants that appeared to be looser and stretchier. I chose the Freeflex Dash in the color Koal because of its elastic waist and stretchy fabric but also its polished look.
The Freeflex Dash
The Freeflex Dash Pants are made of a lightweight stretchy softshell fabric, Freeflex, that offers UPF50+ sun protection and helps control moisture. They have a pull-on waistband that is designed to be soft. The bottom leg has an ankle stretch so you can adjust it for fit or for activities like bike riding. These pants also feature several pockets including zippered front and back pockets and a drop-in cell phone pocket.
Wearing The Pants To Work
The pants fit well in the waist, they are tight but I always lose weight in the summer so they will fit me well as I get back into summer shape. These pants only came in a 31-inch inseam, which means they are a bit long for me. The cinch at the ankle though makes them wearable. The first day I wore these I paired them with a nice sweater and wore them to work as a teacher.
The pants passed for business casual and were incredibly comfortable. I appreciated them as I move a lot during the day. My walk to work is 1.5 miles, on warm days or days where I’m running late and need to move fast, I can work up a sweat on the way to work. This often leaves me feeling uncomfortable the rest of the day but these pants breathed well and stayed comfortable.
The only time I experienced some discomfort was when I sat on plastic chairs. After a few minutes, I felt clammy and sweaty, I found this strange since they breathed so well when at other times.
Overall, they proved to be a great pair of pants for work, that accommodated the ways I need to move through the day.
Wearing the Pants for Fun
You can test hiking pants without actually taking a hike so I headed off into the woods for a quick hike. Just like on my walk to and from work, the pants were comfortable as I worked up a sweat. I appreciated that they moved well with me. I never needed to pull them up or adjust them, they even stayed a place as I jogged a bit. I also left my phone in the side leg pocket and was pleased that it never fell out. They also held up well as I walked through some brush, they did not snag or pick up debris.
My Recommendation
These are great pants. They are super easy to wash on a gentle cycle and air dry in no time. They would be easy to travel with and to hand wash as needed. They also hold their shape well when worn for multiple days and do not wrinkle.
What I loved most about these pants is how comfortable and versatile they are. I appreciated that the pants did not stay wet with sweat or rain and moved with me.
There is nothing worse than needing to pull your pants up all day and these pants stayed exactly where they should be. The pockets in these pants are also amazing. There are 6 pockets, and all of them are large enough to be functional, yet they are not bulky.
I feel good that these pants are made of sustainable materials and with sustainable practices. Khul is focused on providing quality products in an ethical manner. If you need a sturdy pair of pants that will go everywhere with you from work to the wilderness travel check these out. You can find the Freeflex Dash pants and other Khul hiking pants. I would love to hear if you have tried out Khul hiking pants or what clothing you find essential for outdoor fun.
Please share your thoughts in the comments below and head over to Camping for Women’s dedicated page for more reviews from Sara Baird and other outdoor product and experiences reviewers.
I am an adventurer at heart, always looking for the next opportunity to learn something new. I spend my winter days working with high school students to explore their interests and develop passions.
I spend my evenings and summers developing new hobbies and being outdoors as much as possible. I enjoy camping, hiking, cross country skiing, and biking.
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Great review of KUHL hiking pants! 👖🏞️ It’s so important to have comfortable and durable gear for outdoor adventures, and it sounds like these pants really deliver. Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences. Happy hiking! 🌲🥾
Wow , sign me up for some of these multipurpose Kuhl Hiking Pants. I need to check if these are available in India or not. It looks so comfy and flexible, perfect for travel purpose. I would definately check it out.
I am so going to look these up . They sound wonderful – mostly for the light weight and its deep pockets I like the way they are placed too, so that someone like me who has wider hips does not have the popping out. And I like the versatility too – for other occasions besides hiking or outdoors. Thanks for introducing them to us
Wow , sign me up for some of these Kuhl Hiking Pants. I love the flexibility of being able to wear it to work too as I am one for impromptu decisions to go on a lovely walk in the mountains after work. These would definitely come in handy.
It’s imperative to have a durable pair of pants because they are one of the most vital hiking necessities. Thank you for recommending these Kuhl hiking pants, which I believe are fantastic! When I buy pants, I also consider attributes like stretchiness and water resistance. Its versatility for use during various outdoor activities is another feature I adore. Without a doubt, I’ll look at their other products as well.
I really like those Kuhl hiking pants! One thing I love in all pants are side pockets. I find that most women’s pants that are meant to stick to your sides and not have pockets. Pockets are so useful! I like the pull-on feature too. We can adjust the tightness as per our comfort level. I am going to look for a good pair of Kuhl hiking pants now! 🙂
These look super COMFY! I am all for being comfortable when I can.
It’s good to know about these multipurpose pants. I like to wear cargo pants on treks as you can keep some light stuff in the pockets instead of having a heavy backpack. I am glad to know that these can be worn otherwise also in summer, so then they won’t go waste. I will have to look up if they are available in India as well.
Sustainable is the way to go! I think I’m going to love these pants.I wonder how they’d be in our humid climate around here.
These don’t look like a hiking pants. In fact, I love that it can be multipurpose and these can work for work! I am also a fan of pockets and I am obsessed that these have those.
Ooh. I wonder if they would have my size. I absolutely could use a pair of pants like this! They’re like multi-purpose pants – I love it!
These are the perfect pants for hiking and camping! It is always a challenge to pick the right pants for camping, I will try to get a pair of these, they seem awesome.
No wonder you have penned down a blog post for those pants! They look so comfortable even from a distance! I could wear them all day!
I like that this pair of hiking pants doesn’t look at all like hiking pants, which means you can wear it on other occasions as well. It’s great that it’s a pair of versatile pants that can adjust if you are loosing or putting on a few kilos. I also like that they are breathable, there is nothing more annoying on a hike than pants made from a non-breathable fabric. Waterproof is another great feature, here in England it rains a lot and often the hiking trails are muddy and wet.
Nnniiiccceeee…I am definitely donning these on, to work. They are in black (my favourite colour) and they are trendy. Thanks for sharing about them.
These pants look perfect for hiking. I like that they are versatile and you can wear them for more than just being in the outdoors. It’s good that the material is sustainable and that they wash well and dry quickly. This is so important to me when buying clothes now.
My sister really loves hiking she’ll love this for sure! Can’t wait to share this with her!
I am intrigued by the Freeflex Dash Pants, which are made of lightweight and stretchy material. What’s impressive is that they offer UPF50+ sun protection and moisture control.
I could use a pair or two of these! They look so comfortable to have for everyday use.
Those look like some comfortable pants for hiking, camping or even using at home! I would definitely check these out. I love the different ways you can wear them.
These look like such comfortable and versatile pants. I am always looking for ways to better enjoy the outdoors. I’m not familiar with this brand either.
I don’t do much hiking and camping, but my bestie in CO does. I’ll be sure to pass along this review to her!
These pants look so comfortable for loungewear or hiking. My favorite part is all the zippered pockets for storage.
These hiking pants are good. It’s important to have the right pair. A great pair of hiking pants offers comfort, freedom of movement.
These are great and perfect. We need the best pants for hiking and trekking to have a better experience.
I keep reading about the Kuhl outdoor clothing so good to read about a real experience with the Kuhl Hiking Pants. I too struggle with finding the right size for hiking pants and would err on the side of trying to pick ones that looked looser or had some stretch. But I must admit I am not a big fan of pull on pants. But I do like that you can dress them up a bit and have them pass for business wear. Need to see what pant model might work for me.