Decently experienced backpacker here. I've been finding that most hiking pants are too small though. And I mean, the cut is just so tight regardless of size that if I ever need to get on the ground (such as, you know, for sleeping or sitting) that I'll almost always pop a seam when getting up. I've sized up two sizes, but it seems I'm still running into the problem. As a big guy, I'm very limited in terms of which brands offer my size(s) to begin with which certainly isn't helping anything. Anybody else on the 'too big for most gear' spectrum that's had success with hiking pants? Would love some recommendations.

I’m looking to invest in a new pair of hiking pants, and since the ones I’ve looked at seem to run on the expensive side I’d like to make a good choice. Especially since finding pants that fit me is a nightmare at the best of times.

I do a lot of hiking, almost exclusively bushwhacking in the backcountry. So they need to be tough enough to stand up to underbrush, brambles, etc.

I have an old hand-me-down pair of hunting pants that I’ve been using, but once I get to my campsite they are HOT, and they don’t fit particularly well. I’d love something that has the cooling zipper openings and some pockets big enough for my leather gloves, compass, etc.

I’m also quite tall (5’10), and usually have trouble finding pants that fit my butt and my waist. I’d rather not wear a belt since my overnight pack digs into them, but I will if I have to. My waist is 29” and my glutes are 45” so it’s frustrating trying to find pants that won’t fall down without a heavy belt.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!