Customer Reviews Royal Robbins Discovery Pants

Nice Pants, Crazy Sizing! I did my research, and everywhere I went said the sizing was true, or you needed to go up a size. Then I made the mistake of going by Royal Robbins size chart. according to their chart, a person with my waist (33") would need a 14! I wear a 6 in Gap pants, and thought that couldn't be right. So I ordered the 10, said to be for a 29.5 waist, but they were hugely too big. I exchanged these for a 6 (my normal size), said by ROyal Robbins to be for a 27.5 waist. These were also too big! Zappos was wonderful, and allowed me another free exchange--so I ordered the 4, said to be for a 26.5 waist. These fit well enough with a belt for me to keep them. Without the belt, they slide down a bit. If I had been in a store, I would have tried a size smaller, just to see. But I'm traveling in Italy and plan to visit many churches, so a looser more modest look suits the occasion.

I ordered these pants because I love Royal Robbins Discovery Skirt, which is made of a wonderful, comfortable, breathable, drip dry nylon, just like these pants. Because this is the same fabric, I thought I'd like them, and I do. In fact, I think I love them (too soon to tell as I just got them)! The fit is absolutely perfect. I ordered my usual size that i take in both pants and the Discovery Skirt, and they fit well, except for being a bit too long (I'll hem them). I am 5'6", and curvy, especially through the butt and thighs. I had no fit issues, as other people did. I ordered the black. I plan to pack these, and the Discovery Skirt, on a weeklong trip to Pompeii, Italy which includes hiking Mount Vesuvius. I need something that will keep me cool and that I can wash and dry overnight in my hotel room, because it will be hot and dusty. Because they dry quickly, I can alternate and won't need to pack much else for bottoms. These will be perfect for exploring and hiking, and based upon prior experience with the fabric, I'm sure they will keep me cool, even though they are black.

I ordered these to replace an older pair that I've loved for travel for years. The new style features leave much to be desired. The wait adjustment tabs are gone, so these will always be loose in the waist for me. The internal zip pocket in the front is gone, and instead there is a cargo pocket. Finally the discreet roll up feature has been made much more conspicuous with big metal snaps instead of buttons. The good thing about the old pants was that they did not look like hiking pants and were suitable for many occasions. The style changes have spoiled that advantage. Still deciding whether to keep them.

The fit does not match the Royal Robbins size chart at all. I ordered a size 12; my measurements are waist 32 inches and hips 41 inches which matches the size chart. HOWEVER, the hips fit, but the waist would fit someone with a 35" waist. Royal Robbins needs to pay attention to their quality control!

These pants are very comfortable and fit me well. I ordered my usual size- 2 short. The waist was a little loose for me but I moved the button over a little (there is also a snap) and now they are perfect. There are belt loops but I dislike the constriction of belts. I like the pockets and how they are placed. The rise is a little higher than the other pants I tried on, which I find more comfortable. So for me, an avid hiker and traveller- great pants. Now, if I can only keep myself from ordering every color...

Nice, lightweight pants. Perfect for hiking in warmer climates. Would love to have kept them but the sizing runs slightly too large

I usually wear size 10 but based on recommended size chart, ordered size 12. Too big. Will try to find size 10 in this color.

I love these pants for day to day and especially travel. The hand pockets really are substantial, I can put a phone in there and not worry about it falling out. The back pockets are mostly just for show, but I rarely use back pockets anyways. The side zipper pocket is too small for most phones, but perfect for some cash or credit cards and the zipper keeps anything from falling out when you are sitting (or turning cartwheels.) The only drawback for me is that the fabric, while durable and functional, is a little rough for super sensitive skin. I get some skin irritation on my thighs after a full active day.

size is good, these have a slimmer fit than the other Royal Robbins pants

I bought a pair of the Royal Robbins Discovery Pants a few years ago and did not wear them until last summer. So I decided to get a second pair because I fell in love with them. They are perfect for working outside in the heat in Texas. They are light colored and light weight and protect me from the sun. I searched several places and found them on Zappos - but they were out of my size and color. So I submitted a request to let me know when they came back it. And they did and I ordered them immediately - and they arrived super fast!! Thank you, Zappos!!! I love doing business with you!

These fit true to size, at least it was true to my size. I normally wear an 8, ordered an 8 and they fit beautifully. The inseam also seems true to most size 8 pants. I rarely have to hem a pair of slacks and these are no different. These are really well made--lots of excellent tailoring and they don't stretch out after being sat in for a while. I love them so well that I will be ordering in another color.

Very comfortable and the size 4 was a true size 4 fit. Waist is a mid-rise, fabric is stretchy and thin; should be great on hot days. Also will be nice for traveling because they aren't suppose to wrinkle. Legs are cut slimmer, but not like a skinny jean leg - actually made me look thinner which is always a plus! Very tailored fit, not clunky like some of those outdoorsy type pants. Looking forward to wearing these!

I took my regular size in Royal Robbins clothing and these fit perfectly, although they were a bit too long, which isn't much of a problem because you can use the tabs to make them shorter. I walk every day for exercise and I usually choose to wear these pants, because they're comfortable, move with me, and there is a little zipper pocket I can put my house key in. They are also comfortable in all kinds of weather. I'm a fan of the fabric, as it's very easy to care for and great for travel. You can wash it in your hotel sink and hang to dry overnight.

These are great pants; Royal Robbins makes such good quality clothes. But sometimes even their smallest size is too big for me, and that was the case with these pants. I usually wear a size 2-4 depending on the brand. RR runs large sometimes.

I have only tried them on, but I love this pant. Size runs a tad big. I usually wear a 4, but people said they ran small so I went up a size. 6 is riding low on the hips. I might keep them anyway, because the design is amazing. Comfortable, lightweight fabric, and best of all roomy pockets! Finally! I wish Zappos had the black in stock so I can order them in my favorite color, and size 4 so I can have a better fit. Still, great pants.

They seem like nice pants (hence the stars) but I couldn't quite tell because I didn't get to wear them - the sizing is WAY off. I ordered my normal size and could barely get them up - zipping them was not an option. I'm sizing way up to see if they fit better.

Felt tight. Like the pant options - can wear as pants or capris.

Nice but a little small for the size.

Way big!

Seemed to be good quality but way too big in the waist. Had to return them.

These Royal Robbins Discovery pants fit true to size, are well made, and the fabric is sturdy. Unfortunately the front pockets are positioned and shaped such that they gape at the opening. It bothered me too much--especially considering the price ($79)--so I returned them.

Mixed feelings about these pants. They are great quality, i like the style and zipper side leg pocket lays nice and flat. I'm 5'4" 130 lbs and got a size 6. For me the waist fits large and gaps and the rise is long but I like how the legs fit. I think it would be more flattering and "useful" if the pockets at the hip were like the leg zipper pocket...

Needs more stretch for a travel pant. These just are not comfortable for the cut.

I think the Royal Robbins Discovery Pants could have been very good. However, the sizing is way, way off. The size 12 waist is supposed to be 31 inches, but the actual waist is 36 inches!!! In addition, the waist sizing has the same problem since 2017! It could have been a great pant. Too bad.

I have the Discovery Bermuda shorts and absolutely love them. They fit me perfectly. I thought I'd be buying the same fit, cut, and fabric as the shorts if I bought the Discovery Pants. NOPE! These are different fabric, different cut and the fit is HORRIBLE. I am so disappointed. These pants are at least two inches bigger in the waist than the shorts, while the hips are the same size. They're getting returned. Ugh!