Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Cronin Cotton Pant Men's
The page lists 61% organic cotton, 29% nylon, 10% elastane, and a weight of 18.7 oz.
- Business
$108 to $180 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Pants
Trail pants, zip-offs, merino travel pants, a softshell, a chino, and a cold-weather alpine pant.
Method on this page. Desk research from maker pages. The shortlist splits trail, convertible, wrinkle resistance, and merino.
Pants are where a backpacker and a business traveler stop sharing a list. Trail days want a nylon pant that can zip into shorts. A meeting wants a chino that does not wrinkle. A cold travel day can take merino.
The Ascender is the meeting chino. Unbound and Icebreaker cover merino. Outdoor Research and Arc’teryx cover trail and softshell. The KUHL Renegade adds UPF 50+. The Patagonia Alpine Guide is the cold hike pant.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Pick | Price | Fabric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc'teryx Cronin Cotton Pant Men's | $108 to $180 | 61% cotton, 29% nylon, 10% elastane | |
| Arc'teryx Konseal Pant Men's | $200 | $200 | |
| Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Men's | $140 to $200 | 88% nylon / 12% elastane | |
| Bluffworks Ascender Chino | $138 | $138 | |
| Icebreaker Men's Merino Blend 150 Drift Pants | $150 | Eucaform blend of TENCEL lyocell and merino wool | $150 |
| KUHL Men's Renegade Pant | $109 | ||
| Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi Convertible Pant | $52 to $130 | ||
| Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi Pant | $44 to $110 | Recycled nylon blend | |
| Outdoor Research Women's Freebrook Pant | $140 | Nylon and elastane | $140 |
| Outdoor Research Men's Freebrook Pant | $140 | Nylon and elastane | $140 |
| Patagonia Alpine Guide Pants Men's | $259 | 70D double weave stretch nylon | $259 |
| Unbound Merino Men's Slim Travel Pants | $195 | $195 | |
| Unbound Merino Men's Pull-On Travel Pants | $218 | Italian merino wool | $218 |
| Unbound Merino Women's Travel Pants | $218 | 95% Italian merino wool | $218 |
Gear picks in this note
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Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Konseal Pant Men's
Feathered Friends lists a stretch woven nylon climbing pant at $200.
- Solo
$200 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Men's
The Feathered Friends page lists Fortius stretch woven fabric, 88% nylon and 12% elastane.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$140 to $200 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Bluffworks
Bluffworks Ascender Chino
Bluffworks says the Ascender resists wrinkles and odors, wicks moisture, and has a stretch waistband. $138.
- Couple
- Retirees
- Business
$138 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Blend 150 Drift Pants
Icebreaker calls the Drift Pants before-and-after bottoms for travel days, in merino and TENCEL lyocell. $150.
- Couple
- Retirees
- Business
$150 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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KUHL
KUHL Men's Renegade Pant
KUHL describes lightweight quick-dry stretch softshell with UPF 50+ and eight pockets.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$109 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi Convertible Pant
The page says the lower legs zip off and the fabric is UPF 50+. Regular price $130.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$52 to $130 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Men's Ferrosi Pant
Outdoor Research calls the Ferrosi Pant lightweight, breathable, and built for trail and travel. Regular price $110.
- Solo
$44 to $110 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Women's Freebrook Pant
Outdoor Research lists bluesign approved nylon and elastane, at $140.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$140 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Men's Freebrook Pant
Outdoor Research lists bluesign approved nylon and elastane with stretch, at $140.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$140 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Patagonia
Patagonia Alpine Guide Pants Men's
Feathered Friends calls it Patagonia's cold weather softshell pant and lists $259.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$259 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Unbound Merino
Unbound Merino Men's Slim Travel Pants
Unbound calls the slim travel pant ultra-light, stretchy, and wrinkle-resistant, at $195.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$195 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Unbound Merino
Unbound Merino Men's Pull-On Travel Pants
Unbound lists Italian merino, an elastic waist, and calls the pant lightweight and packable, at $218.
- Couple
$218 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Unbound Merino
Unbound Merino Women's Travel Pants
Unbound lists 95% Italian merino wool and all-way stretch, at $218.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$218 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
View productFAQ
Which pair is for a meeting?
The Bluffworks Ascender. The page says it resists wrinkles and odors, and the Midnight Navy regular fit lists $138.
Which pair becomes shorts?
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Convertible. The page says the lower legs zip off and the fabric is UPF 50+.