Amazon's Bestselling Hiking Pants Are Under $50 Right Now, and Shoppers Say They Can Take a Beating
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Why We Love This Deal
If you’re going hiking at this time of the year, you’ll want a warm outdoor jacket, waterproof hiking boots, and probably a pair of warm outdoor socks. But no matter when you go hiking, you’ll benefit from quality hiking pants. As we’ll soon see, those pants can often be quite expensive. But, right now, Amazon’s bestselling hiking pants, perfect for entry-level and casual hiking, are selling from about $45, a stellar price.
The CQR Tactical Pants usually sell for $50 or more, but you can now find them as low as $42 in some size and color combinations, with $45 being a sort of benchmark for most of them at the moment. This is a pair of pants that’s received over 18,000 perfect ratings from outdoorsy Amazon shoppers and has an incredible price point, so they’re really worth checking out for just about anybody.
CQR Tactical Pants, From $42 (was $50) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: Waist sizes 8 to 46, lengths from 30 to 36
- Color Options: 41, though not all currently have a deal option available.
- Fabric Type: Duratex ripstop
- Fabric Blend: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
- Water-resistant?: Yes
- Total Pockets: 8
- Best Use Case: Intense outdoor activities and work environments
For practical outdoor work where you need a lot of gear, CQR’s tactical pants blow away the competition. With eight pockets from side to rear, you can finally throw out that fanny pack. A durable Duratex ripstop fabric that’s also water-resistant keeps you comfortable even in the toughest of environments (these pants are, in part, designed for law enforcement and the military) while a gusseted crotch and specially stitched knee areas keep flexibility at a maximum, which anybody who enjoys scrambling up rock formations will love.
While CQR emphasizes function more than style in its branding efforts, the reality is that you’ll be able to find a color or pattern that suits you, as more than 40 styles are available. So, whether you’re about to literally take a hike or have some outdoor work to get done, these pants will flatter you while you get on with it.
Related: REI's 'Tremendously Comfortable' Convertible Hiking Pants Are on Sale for $50 Right Now
What Shoppers Are Saying
These pants are undoubtedly sitting at the very top of Amazon’s bestseller list due to price. After all, even when on sale, top Prana's Stretch Zion pants are still $59, and Kuhl’s classics are still nearly $80. But in the reviews, value for money (at 399 mentions) isn’t even close to the first thing shoppers think about when reviewing the pants. Fit, quality, comfort, and even pockets all come first. It’s almost like the sweet price is just a bonus.
For example, one shopper said, “The pockets are a huge plus—plenty of room to carry essentials while hiking without feeling bulky.”
Another wearer, a farmer, said these are “for people who want good pants that can take abuse and a beating daily, and come out victorious on the other side.”
The CQR Tactical Pants can be yours for as low as $42 right now, an excellent price compared to the competition.