What Are Outdoor Pants And Why Do You Need Them?

Oh, you mean you thought that the same pants you’ve been wearing your whole life are equally equipped to handle both indoor and outdoor climes? Sorry to burst your bubble, but this seldom-questioned maxim isn’t fully true.

There are a few times when you’ll want pants that are specifically engineered with outdoor activities in mind, and we’re here to share the bottoms that will best serve you in these situations.

Snow-Proof

If you’ve ever built a snowman, made a snow angel or been skiing, you know that forgetting to wear waterproof pants to play in the powdery white stuff is no joke. Make sure that you’re adequately protected against the cold and wet that comes with melting snow by donning waterproof, insulated pants with your down jacket.

Convertible

Middle school was a rough time for many reasons, not least for the many regrettable sartorial decisions you made. But we’d like to advocate for the return of one of them: convertible pants. These versatile bottoms zip off below the knee, allowing you to transform them from pants to shorts and back again. Don’t knock it till you’ve been on a hike that started out freezing and ended with you sweating in your boots—these pants could save your butt (or legs).

Camouflage

Sure, camouflage has seen a runway renaissance lately. But don’t be fooled—pants covered with this print are still most at home in the great outdoors. After all, they were created with a specific purpose in mind. And to fulfill their purpose, they need to be outside where they can blend into trees, underbrush and grass. Wear them with a matching shirt for a hunter-approved look.

While these tips for Proper Pant Wearing in the great outdoors are given in earnest, we’re of course not claiming that you can’t take your good ol’ blue jeans out for a night on the town. We just hope you’ll realize they’re not your only option when it comes to more specialized outdoor activities.

Take your outdoor pants on your next adventure.

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