Men's Icebreaker Hiking Trousers (4 articles)
Men’s walking trousers: Protection and freedom for your legs
Depending on the season, the best men's walking trousers will keep you comfortable on a long hike, dry in rainy weather, cool in summer and warm in winter. Let’s look at the selection and brands.
Men's Summer Walking Trousers
When it comes to the best men's walking trousers for summer, a pair of lightweight walking trousers are an obvious go-to – Berghaus men's walking trousers offer a lightweight solution for summer. Rab, The North Face or Montane have a wide selection of men's waterproof walking trousers with high functionality, such as breathable fabric – practical for sweaty ascents.
Winter walking trousers
Men's thermal walking trousers for winter and autumn days are mostly made from a thicker, wind and water-repellent fabric that still offers plenty of freedom of movement. Men's softshell walking trousers consist of windproof fabric and are significantly warmer than thinner synthetic-made trousers. Cosy or fleece-lined walking trousers provide extra insulation. An outer fabric finish or a pair of men's waterproof walking trousers make sense if you walk in snow or wet weather.
Men's zip-off walking trousers
If you want to be especially flexible on your walks, a pair of men's zip-off walking trousers or convertible walking trousers are a great option. Walking trousers with a zip-off leg are ideal in changeable conditions or when temperatures fluctuate significantly during the day: In the cool morning hours, start walking with long trousers, then as the day progresses and warms up, continue your hike with a pair of shorts. This way, you save valuable space in your backpack. This is an excellent choice for multi-day hikes or walking treks.
Extra-long and short leg
Are walking trousers often too short? Then go for an extra-long style. Men with longer legs also choose brands such as Mammut, Schöffel, Vaude, Maier Sports and Martini for longer leg sizes. Size selection will indicate "long" or "short" leg.
The best fabric for walking trousers
Trousers made of synthetic fabric combine all the essential benefits of a pair of walking trousers for men: light, breathable, elastic, and comfortable. Even if the fabric is thin, it won't tear at the first bramble because the material is durable and stretchy. If you are walking in areas with a lot of insects - such as Scandinavia - the choice is a mosquito-proof blended fabric such as G-1000 trousers from Fjällräven or Craghoppers that offer mosquito-resistant materials. Trousers with a high portion of stretch or elastane provide maximum freedom of movement and fit your body best. Softshell hiking trousers for men are windproof, water-repellent and particularly hard-wearing. Therefore, they are ideal for high alpine or trekking routes in colder climates. In summer temperatures, softshell trousers will quickly get too warm.
Water-repellent or waterproof?
Men’s waterproof walking trousers or water-repellent trousers keep you dry even in long and heavy downpours. However, the wearing comfort of completely waterproof trousers is limited on long, strenuous routes, as you sweat more, and the breathability is limited. We, therefore, advise packing rain trousers as an extra layer in your rucksack for hikes in doubtful weather. Men's waterproof walking trousers made from softshell material, on the other hand, offer solid breathability and keep moisture away from the body even in a short shower, in snow or fog.
The best men’s walking trousers?
Among the winners of best walking trousers reviewed by various outdoor magazines are those that are exceptionally superior in terms of comfort, protect against wind and wetness, and are quick drying. Examples of award winners include the Norrona Falketind Flex and the Dynafit Transalper Warm trousers.
Snack Content
Walking trousers offer plenty of freedom of movement and a slim fit.