Hot weather hiking pants

[calebflies]

I’m looking for new hiking pants, I have 5 pairs of first lite guide lites that I love, but I’ve been wearing them for years and they’re worn out. Since first lite discontinued them I’m looking for a replacement. I’m backpacking in southeast Oklahoma hunting and summer scouting and it’s super hot and humid in the summer and early bear season, so the guide lites have really been great being cool while not shredding in the green briars. Is there anything comparable? The wrangler atg don’t fit me well, the 28” waist pants are way too tight in the calves.

I’m considering the outdoor research Ferrosi pants as they seem to be the closest to the guide lites in being lightweight and cool. Up for suggestions

 

[180ls1]

I've been wanting to check out KETL MTN. Just haven't pulled the trigger.

Maybe someone here has? They look incredibly light/breathable.

 

[Wheels]

Eddie Bauer Guide Pro pants are very lightweight and pretty durable. Catch them on sale for 50% off occasionally.

https://www.eddiebauer.com/products/mens-guide-pro-pant-2-11607142?variant=42884020961347

 

[Ddog]

Have you looked into the Trace pants from FL?

 

[SloppyJ]

The Sitka ascent pants are what I wear in hot weather. The Columbia ones that zip off work well too. We're talking 100 degrees and 90% humidity type of heat.

 

[calebflies]

Have you looked into the Trace pants from FL?

Yeah not a fan of the fit or finish and question the durability

 

[Bump79]

Yeah not a fan of the fit or finish and question the durability

I didn't like the Trace pants at all. I also had the Guide Lite's and liked them but found them loud. I have the Ferrosi pants for like 6 years and they are extremely comfortable. They aren't brush busting tough but they're ok for that. I'd say they are more breathable and quiet than a Guide Lite.

I have some Black Ovis Cottonwood pants and shorts I really enjoy. Not around anymore though.

I didn't like the Sitka Equinox Guard at all, awful. Not breathable and the worst pocket/vent design ever crafted. The top is very nice though. They have a Guard LT pant that maybe is ok now.

Kuiu might have something you're interested. Kutana, Tiburon or Encounter LT.

 

[yfarm]

9” inseam hiking shorts with knee high Rocky lace up snake boots I wear in the S Tx brush, cactus,huisache. Only thing uncovered are my knees and rarely see blood. When its 90+ for 8 months out of the year pants are too hot. I think nylon shorts shed thorns better than polyester as the surface is firmer with little difference in sound.

 

[wapitibob]

I wore shorts with light wt bottoms when I hunted AZ.

 

[deezs]

I just got the ketl ultralight, very light, veventilated and comfortable. One warning is that I did not realize that the pants are draw string, and doesn't have belt loops. Not a big deal to me for my use. Also great warranty

 

[Rhino Packer]

Born Primitive makes a very light pant as does FL

 

[calebflies]

I didn't like the Trace pants at all. I also had the Guide Lite's and liked them but found them loud. I have the Ferrosi pants for like 6 years and they are extremely comfortable. They aren't brush busting tough but they're ok for that. I'd say they are more breathable and quiet than a Guide Lite.

I have some Black Ovis Cottonwood pants and shorts I really enjoy. Not around anymore though.

I didn't like the Sitka Equinox Guard at all, awful. Not breathable and the worst pocket/vent design ever crafted. The top is very nice though. They have a Guard LT pant that maybe is ok now.

Kuiu might have something you're interested. Kutana, Tiburon or Encounter LT.

Thanks for the reply. How did you feel they compared to the guide lites? While they don’t protect my legs from the thorns too great they don’t shred either, and they do help protect from biting midges and poison ivy. Just want something similar

As for those recommending shorts I appreciate the insight but the bugs and green briars are much to thick in my area to use shorts, pants treated with permethrin is a must for ticks.

 

[fatlander]

A couple of my buddies love their kuiu tiburons for hot weather. I just wear my kuiu kutana pants 95% of the time I’m hiking or hunting. I’ve got a tiburon hoodie and that thing is the cat’s meow for hot weather.


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[180ls1]

I’ve got a tiburon hoodie and that thing is the cat’s meow for hot weather.


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Better or much different than the Gila?

 

[Coalcopper]

I’m looking for new hiking pants, I have 5 pairs of first lite guide lites that I love, but I’ve been wearing them for years and they’re worn out. Since first lite discontinued them I’m looking for a replacement. I’m backpacking in southeast Oklahoma hunting and summer scouting and it’s super hot and humid in the summer and early bear season, so the guide lites have really been great being cool while not shredding in the green briars. Is there anything comparable? The wrangler atg don’t fit me well, the 28” waist pants are way too tight in the calves.

I’m considering the outdoor research Ferrosi pants as they seem to be the closest to the guide lites in being lightweight and cool. Up for suggestions

I’ve always really like the Outdoor research furios pant( not sure I spelled that right) but they are very lightweight, breathable, quick drying and have a minimal design.

 

[doverpack12]

KUIU Kutana are THE hot weather pant if they fit you. They won’t shred.
They are too slim for my thighs or the pant search would be over.

Tiburon are much cooler but will not be that durable in nasty brush

 

[fatlander]

Better or much different than the Gila?

It’s lighter than the Gila. One of my buddies has a Gila and we compared them one day. The Tiburon is so light it feels like it floats. It’s been surprisingly tough, couple week long elk hunts and a lot of day use and it’s still in one piece with no holes.


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[calebflies]

KUIU Kutana are THE hot weather pant if they fit you. They won’t shred.
They are too slim for my thighs or the pant search would be over.

Tiburon are much cooler but will not be that durable in

As a shorter guy i hate that they don’t come with options for inseams, especially at that price point. Do you have a comparison for the tiburons to the Ferrosi pants from OR? They’d have to be much superior to justify the price point. I can get two pairs of the or for the cost of one tiburon.

 

[Samson7x]

Kuiu kutana are great and I wear them all the time for all types of hunts and climates.

 

[peterk123]

I love these pants. Super light, stretches and keeps you fairly cool. I use them for backcountry creek fishing because they dry in minutes.

https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-rapid-rivers-pants-1805101.html?color=278