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

My husband likes these gray pants, and has had the dark blue pair for a while. They are very comfortable, including the fabric's gentle stretchiness. The fit is just right for his waist. He loves the pockets, and we hope that the covered zipper opening for the rear pockets will keep pickpockets at bay on our upcoming trip to Europe. The trip will be in both warm and cool weather, and we think this non-wrinkling material should be good for both. The only reason I took off one star is because the leg seams cause some small puckering in both pairs of pants, which is probably due to the nylon fabric. So they don't look as "neat" as cotton or cotton blend material. But we think the pants will be great for long days of city exploring, and look nice enough for the cruise part of our trip.

They were way to baggy. I had to return them and get the Venture stretch pants. They fit much better.

These are great light weight pants that are well made and have plenty of zippered pockets. The Standard fit is comfortable in the waist and upper leg but is very full cut in the lower legs. I should have realized this since there is also a Natural fit, which I will order next time.

Great pants, Im 5'8 165, the cut around the legs on a size 32 was a little too loose for my liking

Pants felt really nice but the 34 size was too big for me and I am definitely a 34. As such i had to return them. But I was disappointed as they were comfortable and made well

Great travel pants. 4 zip pockets protect wallet, phone, passport, boarding pass. Lightweight and overnight sink wash/dry. Comfy on long plane/ train ride. But need more belt loops

Better fit than Natural Fit. I returned Natural Fit because they were too baggy in the thighs and seat.

I typically wear 34" waist in other LL Bean pants. With these pants, 34" waist is a little loose, but wearing a belt takes care of it. They are also a little bit baggy for my taste. These are lightweight pants, so don't expect to wear them during cold fall days without tights or long underwear underneath. Overall, they are nice pants that feel good and seem to be high quality.

I love these pants, although this particular pair is different from the first pair that I purchased. They have different styling than the khaki pair that I first purchased, in that the pockets are different. I prefer the khaki style better, although my gray pair are just as comfortable as the khaki pants.

I was hesitant to purchase the pants as I wasn't completely sold on them. My wife has 2 pairs and just loves them. She encouraged me to try them and if I liked them they would be great for our trip to Egypt. I now own 2 pairs and just love them. They fit me perfectly. Sure glad my wife encouraged me to try them.

The hiking pants were a gift to my son who hikes often. He loves them! THANKS LLB.

LL Bean 95% nylon, 5% spandex, 5 belt loops, metal snap closure, plastic zipper. 6 pockets, 2 front pockets have more vertical openings (not as diagonal as other brands), 2 side pockets have horizontal zipper, are 6" H x 6 " W, my phone won't fit in vertically but will fit in sideways or at an angle, but zipper is only 5" wide, so takes some finagling to get it in. Two back pockets are also zippered. 6" zipper, 6 " deep, 8" wide, phone fits in easily, but I don't' like to have phone in back pocket. Good construction, good stitching.

Very satisfied. I don't remember if this particular pant used to come with the clip inside the pocket (great for securing car keys), but that would have been a nice to have.

Nice pants. Durable, quick to dry, the cargo pockets are fairly unobtrusive and waddaya know? They are indeed stain resistant. I like that the upper pockets are no longer mesh.

I would provide a 28 inseam option for shorter guys.

My husband purchased these pants to where while traveling. He likes the fit in every aspect except for the low rise. He would have preferred that the rise be more of a standard fit. Otherwise, he knows these pants will be good for when we travel.

I wanted something for casual wear, camping and trail, lighter than jeans and resistant to rain. In the past I have stayed away from nylon as it felt weird and is noisy ("swishy"). But I am getting used to the feel and the noise. I have found that, with spandex in the fabric, I need to wear a size smaller in waist. Normally I wear a 35/30, but in this case the 34/30 was a little wide and long. I don't see this as a standard fit as the pants ride high, above the waist, which I am fine with. They are a full cut, indeed baggy in the legs and flared (remember the seventies?) at the ankles. The pant is cut like a slack or chino, with front pockets along the seams on the sides. (In contrast to the "mountain pant" which is cut more like a jean. hanging below the waist and slim-legged, the near opposite of these "hiking" pants, They are utilitarian for the outdoors but not stylish for travel.

Enjoy the pants

I ordered 35 inch waist. Waist of pants received, buttoned and zipped was 39.5! Cant keep them up even with a belt. I wonder what size to try next to fit my actual 36 inch waist. Dont have the patience to continually reorder till one fits.

Very nice pants. Comfortable and light weight will buy again. Thank you!

They are great pants, except for one thing. I asked for 29". They were definitely too, too long. My other 29" pants from Dockers and Marks and Spencer fit perfectly.

These pants have been redesigned several times. They have been improved greatly. Weight, crotch, design, pockets all are very good quality. A good buy if they could get their sizing up to speed. I must of sent back 6 pair. I wear 3434. But bean sticks with you until they get right. A really good pair of hiki g or canoe & kayaking pants.

I wear 30" x 30" dress pants and jeans. I ordered this size for these pants, but they are more 31" waste and 32" length. They are too big and I am returning them, unfortunately.

A little long but otherwise perfect.

I was looking for desert pants, and these had a 36" inseam, which is hard-to-find. These do the job, but I don't like the feel of the fabric and the zipper pockets are weird.