A performance-oriented pant created from technical fabric for cycling and snow sports can run $100-$200. Over the last few years, I’ve accumulated a collection of activewear pants for cycling, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. That said, I’m always looking to expand my collection with pants with more pockets, comfort, warmth, etc., scanning every REI […]
Review: Showers Pass Skyline Pant
The Skyline Pant from Showers Pass is a performance-oriented 3-season cycling pant designed to excel in adverse riding conditions. Designed to be weatherproof in all the right places, it features a mix of hardshell and softshell materials to provide a mix of mobility, breathability, and water resistance. Showers Pass has had the Skyline Pant in […]
Review: Showers Pass Apex MTB Pants
Showers Pass launched their MTB collection of apparel a few years ago, and since then I’ve been bugging the crew to release some MTB riding pants. In 2022 they finally released the men’s Apex pant, and I had to get a pair. The design of the Apex Pant is based off their Apex Short, which […]
Review: Leatt MTB All Mtn HydraDri 5.0 Shorts & MTB All Mtn 2.0 V22 Jersey
Leatt offers a full lineup of protective gear, apparel, and accessories. The helmets and protective gear are top notch, and they also make some of the best looking riding apparel, so I was looking forward to get some time in with the new collections. A few seasons back we reviewed the DBX 5.0 All Mountain […]
Review: Showers Pass Timberline Jacket + Timberline Pants First Look
Showers Pass recently introduced the Men’s and Women’s Timberline Collection, a multi-sport rain collection featuring a mens and women’s jacket and pants. As part of their efforts to focus on sustainably manufactured apparel, the Timberline Jacket and pants use a Biosource nylon face fabric and recycled polyester lining. In addition, the garments utilize eco-friendly dyes […]
Showers Pass Rogue Pant Review
The Rogue Pant from Showers Pass was created to be a do-it-all, versatile technical pant suitable for both active lifestyle and activities. Designed around a nylon-spandex 4-way stretch fabric, the lightweight material allows full mobility, dries quickly when wet, and features a water-resistant DWR (durable water repellant) coating. Features (via Showers Pass) Breathable Nylon-Spandex, 4-way […]
Review: Backcountry Slickrock Pant & Hero Dirt Hoodie
A technical riding pant at a competitive price, the Backcountry Slickrock Pant is nice addition to riding pant options available. Featuring a well-considered design and constructed of quality materials, it’s suitable for cool weather riding, and pairs well with the matching Hero Dirt Hoodie. (also from Backcountry) The Hero Dirt Hoodie is great, but I […]
Review: Fox Head Women’s Defend Fire Pant
Fox Head has come through for women riders with the introduction of the Defend Fire Pant. Water-resistant and fleece-lined, it’s ideal for cool fall and winter riding, with durable Cordura panels in key areas to ensure it’ll last. Features (via FOX Head) Water-resistant, fleece-lined pant with stretch ripstop Cordura™ seat and knee panels Durable […]
Endura MT500 Burner Pant II
Endura’s MT500 Burner Pant II has a proper amount of pockets, a ratchet waist adjuster, and a reputation for durability and staying put.
Review: Leatt DBX DBX 4.0 Pants & 5.0 Jersey
Leatt dispatched a set of their 2019 cool riding kit to try out last fall. Arriving in December, it’s often a crap shoot on whether I’ll actually use it, as our trails turn from muck to being covered in snow this time of year. Fortunately (or not) thanks to a changing climate we’ve had some […]
First Rides: Pearl Izumi WRX Jacket and Summit AmFIB Lite Pant
I hate being cold, whether its on the bike or on the couch. Winter is coming, and with days already short, our efforts have been to acclimate to darker and colder outlook. Lucky for me, reps for Pearl sent over the Summit AmFIB Pant, Pearl’s warmest MTB pant, with more ample time to prepare for […]
Winter is Coming: Pant Options for Wet and Cold Winter Bike Riding
Whether you’re a casual or hardcore commuter, road rider or trail rider, it can be hard to motivate when the skies turn dark and gray. Personally, I can handle being wet or cold, but I hate being wet and cold. This year though, I’m going to go back to trying my luck with riding pants. […]