I am bigger in the thighs and backside than most people and have trouble finding hiking pants that fit. I wear a size 8 in most pants, a size 8-10 in hiking pants, and have found most hiking pants are too narrow in the rear and the thighs especially. I ordered these in a size 12 to make sure I had room in the hips and thighs, and while they are a little loose, the draw string makes sure they don't fall down. I bought these for layering for many activities. I've used them for indoor climbing (I have not tried outdoor yet but plan to), hiking, and kayaking and gardening. When I saw gardening, I mean we rented equipment, tore up the yard, hauled top soil to the recycle place in a dump truck, put in new planting beds, laid down gravel and filled in with top soil, so quite a bit of getting down and dirty. I like these pants because they are water and dirt resistant. While putting in the garden, we got rained on, and I got dirty and wet, but the water rolled off the pants and I could just brush the dirt off for the most part. I've worn them hiking and kayaking with a light base layer. I've even slept in them while camping. They seem fairly breathable. The only thing that didn't meet my expectations was that they were thinner than I expected and I worry that they might not be as durable as I'd hoped, but they've held up so far.

I bought these pants for climbing at the gym. I like the material - good for hikes, climbs, yoga, or just lounging. The drawstring at the hem of the pants is a nice option as well. My only frustration is with the elastic waistband - it does not stay put and twists around within the fabric creating awkward lumps.

These pants are ridiculously comfortable, and not as nerdy as most outdoor pants. They're very stretchy and easy to move in. I've done some granite slab climbing in these and they are very durable for their weight. They are super lightweight and the light gray color will be great for summer. The ankle elastic is very quick to use and make these pants great for climbing or biking. I usually wear a 0 in Prana and a 4 in Patagonia, I got these in a size 2 and they fit perfectly. I did cut the elastic band out of these which made a major improvement.