Pants Guide: Find the right pants

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Find outdoor pants for women, men and kids

When you're active outdoors, the right outdoor pants can help keep your legs warm while providing ventilation. Outdoor pants for women and men differ depending on the style, particularly in terms of cut and fit. Women's and men's styles may, for example, have different proportions at the waist, hips and leg length. Many VAUDE outdoor pants feature a partially elastic or adjustable waistband for an individual fit. With outdoor pants for kids, it's also important that they fit comfortably and provide plenty of freedom of movement for all kinds of adventures.

Functional pockets are a typical feature of outdoor pants. They provide space for small essentials such as a smartphone, GPS device, energy bar or keys, keeping them close at hand during your activities.

What length should your outdoor pants be?

Length is one of the most common questions when choosing outdoor pants. Can you still wear shorts in spring and fall? What kind of pants do you need for hiking? Do pants for cooler temperatures always need to be thick and insulated? Our VAUDE pants guide helps you choose. The season and weather conditions aren't the only important factors – the activity you plan to wear your outdoor pants for also matters. For an ambitious mountain hike with plenty of elevation gain in spring or fall, you'll have different requirements for your hiking pants than for a relaxed walk in the woods in late fall. In many cases, zip-off outdoor pants are a practical option: depending on the style, they can be converted from long pants into shorts.

Outdoor pants for leisurely cycling also differ from bike shorts designed for mountain biking. If you want to wear your pants on your commute to work, for example, cut and design may be important alongside functionality.

Materials, features and standards of VAUDE outdoor pants

VAUDE outdoor pants for women, men and kids are designed for different activities and weather conditions. Depending on the style, robust, stretch or particularly lightweight materials are used. Functional properties also vary: some pants provide protection from wind or rain, for example, while others feature UV protection or additional protection from mosquitoes. You can find the specific features of each pair of outdoor pants on the respective product page.

Selected VAUDE outdoor pants use recycled materials. Many styles meet the requirements of the Green Shape Standard. The materials, standards and certifications that apply to a specific pair of pants are listed on the respective product page. You can find more information about the materials we use and our approach to recycling in our current Sustainability Report.

How do you care for outdoor pants?

Proper care can help maintain the functionality and extend the useful life of your outdoor pants. Always follow the care instructions for the specific product. You can find more information in our care and cleaning tips.