Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Cresta Hiking Standard Fit Pants

I bought the lined version of these pants for my husband and he lived in them all winter long. Now its spring, so the obvious choice is these super comfy pants!

I have purchased many L.L. Bean products in the past and have enjoyed wearing them all. However, the Cresta name for their hiking products add even more value in my estimation. I cannot seem to wear out a pair of Cresta Hiking boots that I bought over 8 years ago, so I bought another pair when I found them on sale. These"Men's Water-Resistant Cresta Hiking Pants" are lightweight and comfortable. They'll get a lot of wear as I trek the hills and trails of Arkansas.

I love these pants. They are flexible, durable, and provide a great deal of utility. I got them for their versatility for traveling, hiking, and all-purpose wear. I'm an administrator at a university and wear them on "casual" Friday, but also for bike rides, hiking, and even kayaking. The side pockets are just the right degree of inconspicuous. I can slip a phone or license in them without too much bulk. I typically wear a 32" waist and these have a little room to them, but not too much. I like that the 30" inseam is plenty long. L.L. Bean has been making the inseams true to size rather than a bit short (high water) as in past styles and iterations of some Bean pants. I got the standard fit and they are not too slim. I am an avid runner and biker with rather muscular thighs and calves. I can't wear slim fit, but I stay away from the bagginess of natural fit. Some standard fit khakis L.L. Bean carries can be a little too slim, but these are definitely not on the slim side of standard fit. I would love to see a pair of these with a snap-up leg at some point. I bought the carbon navy that present as a faded navy, or smoky blue, color. I look forward to buying another pair, maybe in the five pocket style. I am loyal to L.L. Bean's hiking and travel gear, so I can't compare them to another brand. But why bother? These pants are all you need!

I like these pants a lot. Fabric is comfortable. Fit is as in catalog descriptions. I would prefer two more belt loops, but 5 is OK. The rear pockets are different from what I am used to, but they are large and secure. Haven't tried the waterproof feature yet.

I bought the Water Resistant Cresta Hiking Pants Standard Fit for casual wear around town, not for hiking or climbing. They're very lightweight, fit comfortably, and look great. If you've tried other nylon hiking pants, you know how some are "noisy" when you walk, like the nylon material is so stiff it makes a sound. Not these. The fabric is supple and quiet. The only thing I would change is to put a double keeper in the very back to help hold the belt. Since most other pants don't have that either, it's not a negative for this product, just my preference. I own several pairs now. Definitely money well spent.

Great fit. Real comfortable. Wish they didn't "swoosh" when I walked but you soon tune it out.

These pants are abc. (Anti-ball crushing). I use them when I commute by bicycle. They are comfortable and wind-resistant. I would not say they touch on water resistance, however. They easily absorb water and get wet. The slacks easily wash and dry on medium settings and stay elastic. (2 washes so far) They can wrinkle easily if that matters. The pockets are deep and I haven't lost anything that I've kept in them when biking. The pants are lightweight, so any temperature below 30 or so it's best to wear another layer, which the slacks accommodate easily for me while staying abc.

Very comfortable. Didn't know they were water resistant until walking in a recent drizzle. Like the light stretch. I wear a 33" in Bean's khakis but these are slightly larger.

This is my third pair of cresta hiking pants. Three different colors. All fit true to measurements. I have hiked in New Mexico high plateau and desert. Also mountain terrain in Maine and marshland trails in Florida. They are comfortable. Just enough stretch, they hold up well and wash out easy for travel.

I've bought my husband every color of these pants, they fit great, wear like iron and travel wonderfully. We went to Chile recently and they washed in the hotel sink in a few minutes, dried in a couple of hours. The number of pockets and placement is perfect.

Extremely comfortable, great fit, looks great, great mobility, and a ton of compliments! Just bought my first pair, going to buy a few more! Just typical L.L. Bean, great product, great service!

We bought these at the local LL Bean store for my husband. They look and fit great and are very comfortable. He wears them all the time now as casual pants and for walking/hiking.

These are my go-to hiking, golfing and general knock around pants. They aso clean up nice with a sport jacket! The location of the zipping side pockets is perfect for wallet. Can reach them without bending down too much. The solid fabric pockets are also a bonus over the mesh pockets in my other Cresta pants.

These pants are fantastic. I have 4 pair and I will purchase more in the future. Comfortable and light !

My first pair were a gift, liked them so much that I bought 2 more

I have four pair. I wear for golf and all outdoor activity.

Love these pants. Very comfortable!

After reading the reviews, I ordered these pants and found I wear them as much as the reviewers predicted. It was great to find my waist size, 33, was available. The pants fit very well. I enjoy the two zip pockets. The belt loops are also a desirable feature because I can use one of my own belts to support the pants. Other hiking pants use other approaches that don't support the pants as well. These pants look more like street clothes, which is one reason I wear them a lot. They would be excellent for travel or hiking too.

The pants fit great and look good. They are light weight, so I'm sure they will be very comfortable in the summer. You can wear them with a tee shirt or a dress shirt. Because of their weight, they would also be a good choice to take on a trip.

Perfect for hiking, work, casual wear.

Got these for my husband as a Christmas gift. He has another pair in a lighter color as well. He loves them and wears them regularly. They're very light weight and flexible. Great purchase!

Great gift for Christmas Bought for my brother to replace a similar pair . Great fit comfortable dries quickly Use for pretty much all outdoor activity especially hiking and fishing

I bought these pants before in a different color and loved them. Some how these feel even better! They're flexible,light and cool. A pleasure to wear. Thanks LL

These have become my go to travel pant. In black, one can wear for almost any occasion. But the best thing is the comfort especially when flying. The multitude of pockets is a huge help.

Very light, many pockets, great for traveling, I wore for golf one day and they performed very well.