Patagonia Simple Guide Pant - Women's Review

Features
The Simple Guide Pant has one zippered rear pocket and two zippered hand pockets. The zippered thigh pocket, similar to the one on the OR Reverie, is well placed for use with a pack waist belt or a climbing harness. These pants are also stylish for just wearing around town, being the least technical-looking of the hiking pants.

If you are planning a long backpacking trip, these would not be the most ideal pants. Though they are comfortable and easy to move in, they have no convertible features like the other pants in this review and no waist adjustment for if they stretch out while wearing them for multiples days. The OR Reverie, which is made of a much thinner and lighter material, would be the best selection for a long trip.

Comfort & Fit
Even though they are slightly thicker than other pants in this review, the Simple Guide Pants are extremely comfortable to hike in. The pants have a regular fit, being form fitting around the rear and thigh, which adds to their stylish looks and makes them particularly comfortable. The spandex included in the matarial makes the pants conform to fit to your body.

Movement
The Patagonia Simple Guide Pants are amazingly stretchy and comfortable and move well with you while hiking. They are gusseted under the legs, have articulated knees, and constructed with 9 percent spandex, making them the most flexible and moveable pants. These same features are what makes them ideal for rock climbing, particularly multi-pitch climbing. Lengthy multi-pitch routes typically involve a long-ish hike to the climb, which demands a pant that is comfortable to hike in as well as climb in, and these pants fit the bill.

Sweat Wicking/Breatheability
These pants are made out of 91% recycled polyester, and breathe well and even though they have no convertible features built in. They can still be rolled up at the cuffs for more temperature regulation while hiking or climbing.

Wind/Water/Sun Resistance
They protect against the elements with a water-resistant DWR treatment. They will get wet in a downpour but they dry quickly, which a huge plus.

Best Application
The Simple Guide pants are best used on long climbing approaches or hikes that involve a lot of scrambling. Since they are the stretchiest and easiest to move in, they also are the best for climbing in and particularly excel at multi-pitch climbing. They make the best pants for an adventure that involves more than simply hiking.

Value
The Simple Guide Pants are on the upper end of the price spectrum for hiking pants, but they are very cleverly constructed and comfortable. If you want the most comfortable pants to hike in, these are worth it. Since Patagonia offers a reliable satisfaction guarantee, buying these is virtually risk free.

Other Versions
Men's Patagonia Simple Guide Pant