If you plan to hike in cold conditions, opt for lightweight yet warm hiking jackets designed specifically for women. Consider down or synthetic insulation options. Consider also gorpcore fashion trends (where functional outdoor apparel is integrated into streetwear fashion trends like The North Face’s gorpcore) as another way to stay warm.

Duck Camp’s bamboo crew shirt makes a good starting point. Light enough for warm days but substantial enough to act as an effective base layer when temperatures drop, this lightweight layer provides enough airflow while still offering insulation when temperatures become chilly.

Take A Hike Shorts

Hiking shorts take their cue from running shorts in terms of minimal designs that allow unencumbered movement and focus on pockets to hold essentials like snacks, sunscreen and water bottles. Some designs go further by prioritizing sustainability features – OR’s stretchy Ferrosi fabric is well known among hikers for its mobility, abrasion resistance and weather protection as well as its PFC-free DWR coatings which are safer for the environment, workers and consumers.

Other features designed to make hiking more comfortable include lightweight models made with stretch-nylon blends that wick moisture quickly away, feel great against your skin and provide plenty of coverage against sun and wind while remaining comfortable when worn under backpack hip belts. Kuhl’s Freeflex Cargo hiking shorts feature an 11-inch inseam, traditional cargo pockets for storage purposes as well as tight fitting cargo-style side and back pockets, but are more susceptible to tears or holes due to exposure to sharp rocks and branches than thinner nylon designs.

Open-Air Pants

Prana’s Open-Air pants offer lightweight travel-friendly solutions that balance outdoor adventure with put-together style. Their lightweight nylon fabric breathes well while articulated knees and an inseam gusset encourage high steps and low squats – ideal for hiking and backpacking in warmer climates.

Our reviewers enjoyed these lightweight pants’ lightweight feel and their ability to cling snugly without feeling restricting, as well as their drawstring at the waist and two large zipper-equipped cargo pockets with zipper pulls. However, belt loops were missing, and their thin fabric didn’t offer as much durability compared to thicker designs like Patagonia’s Happy Hike Studio Pant or Outdoor Research’s Ferrosi Transit pant (both made of nylon/elastane mix fabric).

Sofia Adventure Pants

Ditale’s market research, including focus groups, social media polls and other forms of market analysis, gave her an in-depth knowledge of what women want in outdoor gear for themselves. Women desire options that fit their body shape perfectly – hence these pants being available from sizes XXS-3XL with curvier options to meet this demand from pear- or hourglass-shaped women.

Wide leg pants are making a comeback and these effortless pull-on designs feature elastic in the back waist for easy wearing. Their side pockets can be utilized as storage space to store smaller items for a casual, head-to-toe look. Pair these trousers with bodysuits, blazers or Sofia’s Oversized Boyfriend Shirt (sold separately) for the complete comfort look!

Becca Adventure Jacket

This women’s jacket is the ideal companion for both Western spot-and-stalk hunting and Eastern tree stand hunts, featuring PrimaLoft insulation and weatherproof shell combined into one product for ease of gear load management and warmth without added bulk. Gusseted cuffs and an adjustable 3-way hood offer protection from cutting wind or sudden precipitation.

With stretch motion panels and adjustment points on its waist and arms, the RST Pro Series Adventure-X Jacket provides a great fit for most builds. Ventilation is taken care of via its chest and arm intakes which channel air into its interior through rear exhaust vents; further ventilation comes via chest and arm intakes that channel air out via rear exhaust vents; it even comes equipped with storage for hydration bladder storage pockets! A fixed waterproof liner completes its performance in outdoor adventures – but for extreme conditions see our guide of Lightweight Rain Jackets instead.