Fjallraven Pants for Thick Thighs

[Levy_ken]

How is the Fjallraven fit for thick thighs? Would like to try some of these, but as someone that regularly tears the crotch in my pants I’m a bit worried without trying them on. I’m a 32 waist but often find myself sizing up to a 33-34 to get a little more room (on something like the Kutana pant for example). Anyone in the same situation have any input?

 

[slowelk]

Yep, I'm a 33-34" waist, and I order the 36" waist and then have them taken in.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

They changed the fit on most their pants in the last couple years to the trendy “slim” fit.

It mainly comes from the mountaneering realm generally wanted slimmer fitting pants for bouldering/climbing etc. Loose clothing in that realm can be catastrophic.

I wish they were a bit baggier, looser in the thighs, and much looser in the crotch.

I also size up and then have my wife take them in as needed.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I just picked up a pair of Vidda Pro ventilated at REI earlier today. I’m a 34” waist and had to go up to a 38” waist so the legs didn’t bind on me. I’ll have my wife take the in and wear a belt.

@mxgsfmdpx are the Vidda Pro the same fit/cut as the Keb?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I just picked up a pair of Vidda Pro ventilated at REI earlier today. I’m a 34” waist and had to go up to a 38” waist so the legs didn’t bind on me. I’ll have my wife take the in and wear a belt.

@mxgsfmdpx are the Vidda Pro the same fit/cut as the Keb?

They changed the fit on all of them I’m pretty sure. At different times as well.

My Kebs are older fit. My newer Keb Agiles fit like the Vidda Pros.

 

[veganhunter]

If you like how kutanas fit then I’d say the Fjallravens are going to be fine. My kutanas are 34T and they fit like yoga pants, so tight it’s a joke.

My 50 Long Kebs are a little tight in the legs but I don’t find them nearly as tight as the Kuius

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

I would size up I’m in the same boat as you 32 waist and have a pair of the Vidda Pro they are tight around the thighs.

But really great pants I like them a lot, tough material but not uncomfortable

 

[Jason Snyder]

Do these shrink in length at all?

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Hmm not that I noticed but I’m sure they shrink some

 

[Levy_ken]

Thanks for all the responses - I’ll probably end up doing a 34 and see how it goes.

What are most people using for a western archery pant from them? Seems like probably Keb lite or Vidda pro ventilated/lite would be best? Anyone using any of their heavier options for later season stuff?

 

[Levy_ken]

They changed the fit on most their pants in the last couple years to the trendy “slim” fit.

Ahh yes, the classic metrosexual mountain man look

It mainly comes from the mountaneering realm generally wanted slimmer fitting pants for bouldering/climbing etc. Loose clothing in that realm can be catastrophic.

Kidding… definitely get it from that regard, and don’t love a ton of bulk down low to swish together anyway. But I had heard that, which is why I was curious. Seems like slimmer fit in the lower pant almost always results in less room up top.

I wish they were a bit baggier, looser in the thighs, and much looser in the crotch.

Have you had any problems with the material/seams in the crotch wearing out and splitting?

 

[Levy_ken]

I would size up I’m in the same boat as you 32 waist and have a pair of the Vidda Pro they are tight around the thighs.

But really great pants I like them a lot, tough material but not uncomfortable

Still tight after you sized up?

 

[Levy_ken]

I just picked up a pair of Vidda Pro ventilated at REI earlier today. I’m a 34” waist and had to go up to a 38” waist so the legs didn’t bind on me. I’ll have my wife take the in and wear a belt.

Dang brotha - the double size up?! You must be on a different level

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Have you had any problems with the material/seams in the crotch wearing out and splitting?

No.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Dang brotha - the double size up?! You must be on a different level

Every day is leg day

 

[HighUintas]

I have a pair of vidda pro from 2020 that are somewhat snug in the thigh. I've split the crotch and resewn it several times.

I also have a pair of standard kebs from late 2023. The thigh seems to fit a little better or it could be that they have the stretchy fabric whereas the vidda pro is all cotton.

Either way, yes they're both a little on the slim side but terribly so in my opinion.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Still tight after you sized up?

No sorry that was written wrong, I bought my actual size 32.

If I could do it over I would size up. That’s what I was suggesting to you

 

[Levy_ken]

No sorry that was written wrong, I bought my actual size 32.

If I could do it over I would size up. That’s what I was suggesting to you

I see what you’re saying. Seems like the way to go for sure - thanks for the input!

 

[mtnbound]

How is the Fjallraven fit for thick thighs? Would like to try some of these, but as someone that regularly tears the crotch in my pants I’m a bit worried without trying them on. I’m a 32 waist but often find myself sizing up to a 33-34 to get a little more room (on something like the Kutana pant for example). Anyone in the same situation have any input?

Yes, they are not skinny jean slim, but if you have meaty man legs, you will need to upsize. I like the pants, but wouldn't buy them again because of their fit.