Find the best hiking pants tested on various trails. Expert recommendations for men, women, and all conditions.

Aside from hiking boots and personal locator beacons, the best hiking pants are a mountaineer's top companion. Like hiking socks, the right pair supports you and moves with—rather than against—you.

The best hiking pants for men overall are The North Face Basin Pro Pants. They're water-repellent, flexible, rip-proof, stylish, and packed with pockets. If those aren't for you, there are plenty of ...