- Are these good hiking pants or just casual chinos?
- They work for light hiking, travel and everyday wear. The stretch and water-repellent finish help, but the cotton blend dries slower than technical synthetic pants, so they are not the best pick for cold, wet, multi-day trips.
- How does the wide leg fit?
- The leg is relaxed and roomy through the thigh and calf, and the waist sits high. If you want a trim trail fit, size down or look at Columbia's slim hiking pants instead.
- Do they really repel water?
- The fabric has a water-repellent finish that sheds drizzle and damp grass. It is not waterproof, and the coating weakens with repeated washing unless you re-treat it.
- What is the fabric?
- A cotton and elastane twill, with about 4% elastane for stretch. It feels like sturdy chino cloth rather than thin synthetic hiking fabric.
- What lengths are available?
- Two inseams are offered, L28 and L34, in US sizes. Check your inseam against those before ordering, since there is no short or tall grading beyond them.
- What is in the box?
- One pair of pants. No belt or other accessories are included.
- Where is the Columbia ROC Tech Wide Leg Chino Pants cheapest?
- At Zappos, for $75.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Columbia ROC Tech Wide Leg Chino Pants?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Zappos, Columbia, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheels.