The Only Pants You’ll Need for Summer

Best men's adventure pants in 2021

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.

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Best Men’s
Adventure Pants
in 2021

Saturdays NYC Kingston Climbing Pant

Kingston climbing pant,
$155 by Saturdays NYC

The North Face Karakash Cargo Pant

Karakash cargo pant,
$89 / $66.70 by The North Face

Story Mfg. Peace Resist-Dyed Cargo Trouser

Peace resist-dyed cargo trouser,
$565 by Story Mfg.

Nike Smith Summit Cargo Pant
Nike Smith Summit Cargo Pant

Smith Summit cargo pant,
$180 by Nike

Proof Ridge Pant

Ridge pant,
$128 / $82.98 by Proof

Gramicci Lightweight Twill Trail Pant

Lightweight twill trail pant,
$87.95 by Gramicci

Snow Peak Printed Insect Shield Pant

Printed insect shield pant,
$255 by Snow Peak

Engineered Garments Fatigue Ripstop Trouser
Engineered Garments Fatigue Ripstop Trouser

Fatigue ripstop trouser,
$240 by Engineered Garments

Needles String Fatigue Pant

String fatigue pant,
$215 by Needles

Patagonia Hemp Canvas Double Knee Pant

Hemp canvas double knee pant,
$69 by Patagonia

Abercrombie & Fitch Lightweight Pull-On Twill Pant

Lightweight pull-on twill pant,
$79 by Abercrombie & Fitch

Brain Dead Flight Cargo Pant
Brain Dead Flight Cargo Pant

Flight cargo pant,
$230 by Brain Dead

Topo Designs Dirt Pant

Dirt pant,
$98 by Topo Designs

Stussy Apex Pant

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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