It can be hard to choose men’s hiking pants as there are so many to choose from. There are many smart and functional features available to support you during your hike. To protect your knees during tougher hikes and climbs, pants fitted with pockets for knee pads is a good choice.  Boot hooks are also an awesome feature to hold the leg opening to your boots thus preventing the pants from going up. If you often get warm during a hike we recommend pants with ventilation zippers at the side of the pants allowing for better airflow. All our hiking pants are made from durable materials, and some are equipped with Hypershell® Reinforced™ which is a water repellent material that keeps you dry during light rain. If you want to protect your pants a little extra, we recommend that you treat them with fluorocarbon free waterproofing spray or RevolutionRace Heat Wax. Get more information in our clothing care guide.