Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Zendo Pants

Comfy soft waistband and I love the snaps to roll up the pants. The material is thin and seems like it would be perfect for hot weather hiking. The rise is slightly on the short side and don't give me enough room in the seat.

Loved them! Got them for a hiking / kayaking trip for work. The river guides all stopped to ask what brand the pants were Bc they looked great. The back didn’t gap when sitting. The waist was soft and forgiving. They were long enough to tuck into my socks and boots when hiking a swamp and the tie ups worked well when on the river and needing a breeze. They dried quickly and didn’t make a super loud rustling noise like some pants make. The pockets were deep enough that my cell phone and chapstick fit and didn’t fall out when sitting down. Love these pants so much

Great pants if you can get them over your hips. Here is a weird stitching at the top of the waist band and all the way around that has zero stretch unlike the rest of the waistband below it which is super stretchy. I could barely get them on because of it. Once I did it was fine and they fit fantastic but I'm afraid I'll tear that seam out if I'm not careful pulling them up. I'm 5'3" 120lbs and wear a size 4 sometimes a 6. I tried both sizes and the 6 was better because I could squeeze past the seam otherwise I'm sure the 4 would have fit. I'll be shipping them back. Hopefully they'll fix that next time around. Too bad.

The waist fits well. The leg length runs to short. Not even close to being long enough for my average length legs.

These pants are amazing! Super breathable, comfy and flexible. They are thin though so if you're looking for a hardy, durable pant.. this isn't it. I have done multiple 2 week hiking trips with these as my primary pants - they are awesome! While canoeing, they're also great because they dry super quick. I've used them for casual wear as well, like going to school and work. They are starting to pill, however, I've spent hundreds of days living in them so I think that's fair!

Great for everyday use and technical climbing because they're comfortable and can be worn as bootcut or jogger styled

Comfy.

These pants are awesome! I am a Physical Education teacher and I live in comfy clothes, but I still want to look professional. These pants are super lightweight, comfy and I can move and run easily in them without having them look like "athletic" pants. I have them in black too and have worn them with a nice sweater for a dressier look. I would highly recommend these versatile pants. You can also wear them as a capri pant, however I have not worn mine like that, just another thing that adds to their versatility!

New favourite! I ordered these when I was working abroad in extremely hot desert conditions and they were nice and cool and airy. Since I've been back I've used them for yoga, walking and everyday relaxing. These are my new go to favourite pants for casual wear. They are extremely comfortable with a nice wide waistband, are lightweight and have a flattering fit.

Nice casual pant. Waist is wide and comfortable. Looks good on the trail or gym.

I got these Outdoor Research Zendo pants for hiking and climbing, but they have turned into some of my favorite pants! They are water-resistant, which helps when crossing smaller streams. The pockets were perfect and didn't bunch, like other hiking pants I have. I've enjoyed the breathable and lightweight technology they have incorporated into the materials.

I finally decided to give these pants a try and they're really great. Very comfortable, flattering fit, and versatile for everything from yoga to climbing to around town. I wish they were a little longer or came in inseam lengths and I wish the waist band was a higher cut at the back. Other than that, I wear these for everything!

I love these pants and plan to purchase more. I work in the Natural Resources field and these are essential. Nice enough to wear in the office but perfect for field work. I have tried many different field pants in the pants and have never liked the fit. I am 24 weeks pregnant and due to the flexible waist band, they are still my favorite pants! (for a few more weeks anyway :) )

I love these pants! I work in the natural resources profession and these are nice enough to wear in the office and in the field. They are so comfortable, I think I will purchase another pair - or two. I have always had trouble finding a pair of lightweight field pants that fit me well, comfortable and stylish enough to wear every day. I am 23 weeks pregnant and the flexibility of the waist has allowed me to continue to wear these (at least for a few more weeks). Very pleased.

I bought these pants for hiking and hunting. I have to say that at first I wasn't convinced, I was looking for something more like Carhartt material to hold up to thorny under brush but I decided to give these a try anyway. I was not disappointed, these are awesome!! They held up great, they are warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot. And a big plus for Washington State they don't get weighed down when they're wet. Awesome buy!

I love the fit for a curvy girl.

A great pant for hiking,walking the dog or wearing downtown. Very light and comfortable.

These are my new favorite pants. They kept me comfortable through a hot and humid backpacking trip and on a wet and sunny canoe trip in the backwaters. I am definitely ordering another pair!

I just got these pants and am really impressed! I ordered them with the intent of wearing them for hiking and rock climbing but I foresee that I'll wear them a lot more regularly. I normally wear a size 6 or 8 but ordered both a size 8 and 10 based on the sizing chart. I'm keeping the 8 however, could have gotten away with a 6-there is a lot of stretch in these pants. These pants are comfortable, light and move as I do. I look forward to putting them through the ropes this summer.

I work as a Park Ranger, so I spend a lot of time in a uniform, so I look for comfy things to wear for the rest of my hours. These pants are my go-to pants. They are one of the most comfy, light weight, hardly know they are there pants I have ever owned. I will probably order a second pair. That being said... I'd encourage OR to make one fix to the design of the waist band. A wide waist band is great, except when the wide elastic inside is not stitched to the top and bottom of the the fabric band. Thanks to the top of the elastic band only being stitched, the elastic rolls up and can be uncomfortable. I'd encourage a change on the future editions of this product.

I love these pants. Durable with a flattering stretchy waste. I wear them for climbing and occasionally for yoga- but mostly climbing. The ankles also synch- which also makes a cool look without being overly too euro. Can't wait to get another pair. I have a size 8- and I'm 5'9, and a 150lbs.

I love these for hiking and rock climbing at the gym. They feel great, just loose enough for movement, but not super baggy. The material feels good, not sure I would repeatedly use them outside for rock climbing because of abrasions, but in the gym they're great. I have an older model with a tab and button to roll up the pants to capri length, I like this method better than the pull cord that the current version now has. The pull cord always seems to loosen and the pants fall, and the extra length of cord sticks out and looks dumb.

Great fit and great fabric.

I like these pants. The elastic waistband isn't as stretchy as I thought it'd be but it's not bad. I think it's my build but the pockets puff out too. However, great lounging pants and great for being on the move.

I really like these pants, the only two downfalls are: the pockets seem to puff out on me (could be my build) and the elastic waistband isn't as stretchy as I thought it'd be but it still works great!