The Only Pants You’ll Need for Summer
These lightweight trousers are built for adventure and cut for comfort
With temperatures climbing and the months ahead loaded with camping trip plans, impromptu hikes and general outdoorsy activities, the perfect pair of lightweight trousers are essential. Lucky for you, the pants of the summer are the ones you can find everywhere. The style has many names—cargos, climbing pants, fatigues or field pants—and varying degrees of bells and whistles. Some are cut from nearly-indestructible ripstop fabric, others come with a built-in belt for maximum comfort, and then there are always plenty of pockets to fit whatever you might need and more. The best all share a few traits in common: they're lightweight, easy fitting and comfy as hell. With a wide leg or relaxed fit, adventure pants are ready to take on wherever you take them, all while remaining durable, comfortable and polished. For optimal outdoor vibes, pair with a pair of retro hikers, or for a bit more of an urban look, slip on some lugged boat shoes to complete the look. These selections will keep you cool, dry and fly for all your nature-based endeavors.
Best Men’s Adventure Pants in 2021
Kingston climbing pant,
$155 by Saturdays NYC
Karakash cargo pant,
$89 / $66.70 by The North Face
Peace resist-dyed cargo trouser,
$565 by Story Mfg.
Smith Summit cargo pant, $180 by Nike
Ridge pant,
$128 / $82.98 by Proof
Lightweight twill trail pant,
$87.95 by Gramicci
Printed insect shield pant,
$255 by Snow Peak
Fatigue ripstop trouser, $240 by Engineered Garments
String fatigue pant,
$215 by Needles
Hemp canvas double knee pant,
$69 by Patagonia
Lightweight pull-on twill pant,
$79 by Abercrombie & Fitch
Flight cargo pant, $230 by Brain Dead
Dirt pant,
$98 by Topo Designs
Apex pant,
$140 by Stüssy
Battle
Ready
Cargo pants trace their history back to early 20th century and the British Armed Forces, who used the copious amounts of pockets for storing all kinds of gear. So put the extra storage to good use. If they worked in combat, they’ll certainly come in handy on your summertime adventures.
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