{"id":1761,"date":"2021-03-08T00:46:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T00:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moderndayexploring.com\/?p=655"},"modified":"2021-10-03T07:32:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-03T07:32:11","slug":"why-are-hiking-pants-so-baggy-and-so-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftofmanhood.com\/why-are-hiking-pants-so-baggy-and-so-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Hiking Pants So Baggy And So Expensive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are probably few other areas in life where you would pay as much for clothing that looks shapeless and baggy as you would for hiking pants. Baggy and expensive hiking pants do not only fulfill functionality requirements, but it\u2019s also essential for your legs\u2019 survival and a great hiking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hiking pants are baggy to promote mobility and also offer pockets for easy access to your gear. Good quality hiking pants are expensive because they are made of superior nylon material that will be more durable, lightweight, and quiet when rubbed together. It eliminates the possibility of chaffing almost completely, dries quickly, and wicks moisture from your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t confuse bulky pants with baggy pants. Bulky pants are heavy and too loose, while baggy pants are just loose enough to promote movement. Baggy isn\u2019t always the most flattering of styles. Investing in a pair of unflattering pants might seem a bit too out there for you. Let\u2019s face it: hiking gear is meant to be practical and technical. It doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t spice up your hike and make the style work for you in other ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are in nature, you are bound to be sitting on rocks, scrambling over fallen trees, overextending your step reach to bridge a gap, or scraping through thick forest foliage in an attempt to venture where no one else has dared to venture. Below I will describe a few benefits of baggy hiking pants, followed by why investing in a more expensive pair is the best choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chaffing between your legs doesn\u2019t have to be a problem you face on top of the heat exhaustion, sore knees, and tired feet. Hiking pants with enough room for you to move freely will avoid any discomfort of the inner thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buying a good pair of hiking pants will make you want to wear them more often than just out on the hiking trail. They will become one of your favorite pairs of pants and might just inspire you to take on more trails. With the restriction in movement eliminated, there will be no limit to your aspirations. Never again will a popped button or ripped seam stop you from going further and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With most hiking pants featuring a multitude of pockets (most probably zipper pockets), you can safely stow away your action camera but still have it within quick reach. You can snap a picture of that lone deer crossing a river before it gets scared off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can have your GPS, maps, lip balm, tissues, and jelly sweets readily available at the unzipping of a pocket. Sufficient pockets might even render carrying a large backpack unnecessary. Roomier pants are essential for this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is probably not much worse than sweating during activity and feeling your clothing sticking to your body. Good quality hiking pants are made of nylon that pulls the sweat away from the surface of your skin and leaves you with a less clingy garment, free to conquer another steep incline with big steps of ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take into consideration: you\u2019ll be carrying your water and snacks to last you for the day, or perhaps some extra clothes and a tent\/sleeping bag for an overnight hike. Having pants that feel like air around your legs will be the difference between going a mile and going for miles. A good quality pair of pants should feel like you might have forgotten to put your pants on completely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quality hiking pants are made from a soft material that doesn\u2019t make a sound when you rub the material together: less irritating walking noise and more happy bird song as your hiking theme song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Superior nylon material can resist thorn bushes, gravel slides, and bumps against rocks. Do you want to climb that tree? Go ahead! Your pants can take on the rough tree bark. Don\u2019t worry about sitting on the ground or the ledge. You won\u2019t have to worry about a hole in your pants anytime soon. More expensive hiking pants will last you a long time. You won\u2019t have to get a new pair after every few hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The majority of good-quality hiking pants are priced between $50-$100 for a pair, sometimes up to $200. Different pants will have different features, which will affect the price. Typically, the differences will be regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Decide on what is important to you and work with the store representative to find something that is within your budget and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy baggy and expensive hiking pants are good for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Space to stash your stuff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Moisture-wicking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lightweight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Soft and quiet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Durability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What should you pay for quality hiking pants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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