Customer Reviews Columbia Outdoor Elements Stretch Pants

Nice pants, they just run too small. Order the next size up

Nice fit. Would buy more if more colors become available.

I bought these because slim 100% nylon/poly outdoor pants are hard to find. I have 3 pairs and wear them extensively taking people fishing. The fit is awesome! Overall, I like the fabric as it seems pretty durable even though it's stretchy. I also require my pants to have a real button/eye closure (which these have) and not a snap button (Royce peak.) The price is fair. 4 areas to improve: 1. The fly flap doesn't seem to fully cover the top of the zipper when buttoned up. Maybe move the button over a tad? 2. Pockets are about an inch too shallow, especially the cargo pocket. Doesn't everyone have a similar-sized smart phone nowadays? Aren't most people right-handed? Move the cargo pocket to the right leg and remove the zipper on the right-rear pocket as it's left open for wallet access anyway... right-handed. 3. Back pockets again.... the partial stitching on the outside of the pants holding the mesh pockets in place is an absolute joke. Stretchy pants stretch, seam stitches don't. You'll hear them snap after kneeling a few times. Just pull the stitching out and the structure of the fabric is still good. 4. Would prefer more belt loops or even a belt sleeve across the back.