Customer Reviews Columbia Outdoor Elements Stretch Pants

I love these pants and wish I could wear them every time I need pants.... My primary use for them is camping/paddling trips. They dry quickly and are super comfortable with their awesome stretch. The water repellancy is there but doesn't last the entire day if you stay soaked (but I don't expect it to). A simple splash is repelled easily. They are more of a slim fit than some of my other pants which I like for camping. With the stretch the slim is nice as you don't have excess fabric flapping around getting dirty and caught on stuff.

Liked these pants first time trying. Very comfortable and easy to work in. But still looked nice enough to put a nice shirt on with and go to a fine restaurant.

I am 6.1, 225 lbs, and these fit me perfectly. The first time I tried pants this good of a fit and I tried other Columbia ones and 4 different TNF ones and no pants fit me as well as these! I will take them to the test later this month! Things to consider: they are very light and this, made of nylon, pockets are small, which is not very functional but works ok. Looking forward to testing them in spring/summer outdoors.

Great part of pants. Must have!

Nice pants; incredibly light. A nice color too: warm medium grey. Looks like good construction with plenty of extra sewing at joints & stress points, and two small wedge-shaped stretch panels that give extra comfort at the waist. Kudos for the riveted button on the fly. The design makes total sense---except I'd prefer the zippered security pocket to be on front 'cargo' rather than on the rear pocket. It's always much easier on your rear when you don't have to sit on a passport, wallet to other materials that needs security and to be within your eyesight. Plenty of stretch with this much elastane. However the front cargo flapped pocket does hold a passport, so I can live with that.

it is a good quality product. perfect fit with comfort.

Look great and feel great. Lots of room. These may be my go to California pants tbh.

This are great for biking, I can wear padded shorts underneath and the stretch fabric is accommodating. They are wind proof and breathable as I don't get and sweat build up inside. I do wear a thermal layer underneath when it is cold out

Love the stretch! Makes these pants very comfortable for all activities. Like the slim cut features as other hiking/activity pants I've tried are bulky in the legs. Just wore them for a hike and bike ride and they felt great. These are warm weather pants as they are very light. Wife likes the look too!

My teen son will not wear jeans because they are too stiff. We purchased these for school so he had an option rather than athletic pants. He loves them! Light weight, perfect amount of stretch, and they hold their shape. They can be dressed up or down. We're purchasing on more colors.

These pants give and stretch with movement, and are extremely comfortable. You can wear them to the office or the woods... awesome pants!

These pants are great, I already ordered them in all available colores (for my size). That being said, I now feel somehow sad as it seems they might be now discontinued, as I'm not able to find them in physical stores, they are not getting back in stock online either, and I'm not able to find any similar style (i.e. slim, not baggy).

First pair of pants I've bought from Columbia! These pants are amazing! I wear them to work, hiking, and boating and they are my new go-to pants!

These are EXCELLENT pants. Super comfortable, seemingly durable and versatile style. I plan to bring them on a 5 day hiking trip. Fit is good but I knew to buy a size up in the waist. I normally wear a 32 or 33 waist. 34 is just right in these pants (and other Columbia products).

now that it is not winter these pants serve many functions from travel to casual even played golf in them. I order 3 different colors and they will make up my wardrobe for the summer/fall.

I loved the quality of the pants, and ordered them again in a larger size.

Very happy with this purchase. These hiking pants have already been worn for camping, sidelines of soccer games, and they look nice enough to wear to work in a professional environment.

Great comfortable pant for a long hike. Rugged and light weight.

Style and function. Modern slightly slim fit. I'm 5'11, 170lbs and the 34/30 fit perfect. I find that the 30 length in Columbia pants is a bit longer than in other brands. I receive many compliments when I wear them. Would definitely buy more if they had more colors.

Great pants with multiple uses.... fishing, hiking, or just casual wear. You won't be disappointed with the quality and comfort of these pants.

I love these pants!! I take them from the office to the trail all the time! I bought one pair at first but immediately purchased another soon after. I just wish there were more color options. A blue, a green, a brown, etc.. Either way, i highly recommend these pants to everyone I know!!

I saw looking for a replacement for everyday sweat pants. Something stylish but functional. I got both with these pant. The pants are great for summer and fall repels water, plenty of pockets. I wish they came in a vivid black.

Great pants that met all my basic needs for traveling and light outdoor activity. The fit well and look good (not too baggy, like some pants like this are). Surprised to find that I liked the pockets so much -- not too deep and the mesh lining is nice. I often wear size 32, but sizes 29, 30 and 31 in jeans. Tried both 30 and 32 in these and opted for the 30.

During hot weather these pants provide great protect from ticks, poison ivy and other off trail pest.

I bought these as general hiking pants. I wore them the other day with a thin baselayer on for snowshoeing and they worked perfectly. I can't wait to try them this summer in dry conditions, because I know they will do everything I need.