Men's Pants
Men's pants for hiking, travel, fishing and everyday, from lightweight quick-drying trousers to durable water-resistant and stretch styles. Our range features Columbia, Patagonia, Just Another Fisherman, Simms and more, built for comfort and the outdoors.
Match the pant to the mission. Lightweight, quick-drying hiking and travel pants pack small and handle heat and damp; softshell and water-resistant pants add wind and weather protection for cooler, rougher days; and casual outdoor pants bring the same durability to everyday wear. Look for stretch for freedom of movement, zip pockets for security, and convertible or roll-up styles if you want pants and shorts in one.
Order online for fast, tracked delivery across New Zealand with easy returns, or click and collect from our Grey Lynn store or Westgate collection point at 4B Topere Way.
Frequently asked questions about men's pants
What are the best pants for hiking and tramping?
The best hiking pants are lightweight, quick-drying and stretchy, so they move with you and dry fast if they get wet, with a durable fabric that resists scrapes from scrub and rock. Zip pockets keep valuables secure, and a water-resistant finish helps in showers. For cold or exposed tramping, a softshell pant adds wind protection. Choose based on your typical conditions, from fast summer day walks to rugged alpine trips.
What makes a good pair of travel pants?
Good travel pants are versatile, comfortable and low-maintenance: quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant fabric that you can wash in a sink and wear the next day, a smart-casual look that suits most situations, and secure zip pockets for passports and phones. A bit of stretch makes long travel days comfortable. In short, one pair that handles flights, walking, dinner and the odd hike without looking out of place.
What are convertible or zip-off pants?
Convertible pants have legs that zip off at the knee to turn them into shorts, giving you two garments in one. They are popular for travel and variable-weather trips where the day can start cold and warm up, or where you will cross rivers. The trade-off is the zip line around the knee and a slightly more utilitarian look, but for versatility and packing light they are hard to beat.
Are water-resistant pants worth it?
For cooler, wetter conditions, yes. A water-resistant finish sheds light rain, splashes and dew so you stay drier and more comfortable, and it dries faster than an untreated fabric. It is not the same as fully waterproof overtrousers for sustained rain, but for everyday trail use and showery days it is a genuinely useful feature that adds little weight.
How should hiking and outdoor pants fit?
Comfortable at the waist and roomy enough through the seat and thighs to step up, squat and climb without restriction, which is where stretch and an articulated cut help. The length should sit around your boot without dragging. Avoid anything tight for active use, as it restricts movement and wears faster at stress points. A gusseted crotch is a good sign of a pant built to move.
Are lined or fleece-lined pants good for winter?
They are excellent for cold-weather activity and everyday winter wear, adding warmth without needing a separate base layer. Fleece-lined and insulated pants suit cold mornings, winter walks and standing around outdoors. The trade-off is bulk and warmth, so they are less versatile than lightweight pants you can layer thermals under. If you feel the cold or spend a lot of time outside in winter, lined pants are worth it.
Can outdoor pants work for everyday wear?
Definitely, and many are designed to. Casual outdoor and travel pants bring durable, comfortable, stretchy fabric to everyday wear while looking clean enough for town, so you get performance without a technical look. Choose a neutral colour and a slimmer, tidier cut if you want them to double as everyday pants, and they will handle the commute, the weekend and a spontaneous walk equally well.