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Five Star Reviews:

54%
Columbia has great clothing products
July 29, 2017
I bought these and a pair of shorts....love both. They are true to size (a rarity...I'm tiny and seems most companies like to make larger sizes with smaller numbers...makes things annoying for someone who truly is a size 2). These pants and the shorts are a durable quick drying material and are comfy to wear. They do not give like stretchy material but are still great for an active person. Make sure you follow the sizing guide when you order. I went to Columbia's website to make sure I had the size correct.
Review for fit
February 6, 2016
This review is purely for fit, I haven't worn them hiking yet. I am 5'8" 150 lbs and I normally wear a size 6 pant. I read the reviews and ordered the 8L. They fit perfectly. An extra layer fits underneath the pants and the length comes just above the floor.
Great for Hiking
December 27, 2015
The Cascades Explorer Pant is durable, comfortable and looks good. They're thin, but they handled sticking to ice (and falling on it a couple of times) no problem. I used these as an outer layer on a hiking trip and the pockets were very helpful. They're deep enough to fit my Nexus 5x and the cargo pockets came in handy a few times. I'll be definitely using these more often!
Great buy, versatile, fit well.
December 13, 2015
I love these trousers for camping. Lightweight, wash well, dry very quickly. They are a thin fabric, but that's why they are so lightweight. In cold weather, I've added another layer underneath (leggings or long underwear), and they're great. The fabric cuts the wind, but not hot in warm fall weather. I haven't worn them in summer heat yet. Only complaint is the self-belt that runs through the waistband can get a bit twisted, but so far not an issue to twist it back around. I've worn them about fifty times, but they still look new after repeated washings.
Fits perfect!!!
September 17, 2015
I'm a 5.2 tall and 116 lbs, I orderedsize 4 short and they fit perfect, very comfy. Recomended!!
59%
Excellent for travel
June 13, 2017
My wife loves these pants for air or car travel. We recently spent two weeks in rural China and they were perfect. They were the perfect weight and comfortable. They fit true to size. They were easy to hand wash and dried quickly. This was the second pair purchased, first was a slate color. They seem to be discontinued. Hope the replacement is as good. Only downsides are the metal snaps for the rollup legs trigger the TSA scanner. They will probably hold up better than plastic snaps in the end. No drawstring means a belt is required, but a plastic belt buckle speeds things up at security.
Great travel pants
June 11, 2017
These were true to size for me. They felt a little snug when I put them on, but as I went throughout the day I found they were comfortable. These are a keeper.
Ex Official is the Best
June 9, 2017
These pants are awesome and they can latch up if you want them a little shorter. The only thing is the length is a little long so if you are short like me (5' 3) you may need to hem them. I just used the strap to hold them up on one side on each leg. That worked out. Love ExOfficial. They are the BEST. Oh and bugs. Never one bite and I was in Big Cypress and the Everglades during a mosquito break out. Never had a bite in these pants!
Delighted with price, fit, and quality!
May 16, 2017
Pants arrived quickly. Price was great for quality. Quality of fabric, number and type of pockets, and fit were all better than expected -- though I've always had good luck w this brand. I'm 5'6" and weigh 145. The Large size and length (31 in seem) fit perfectly for travel, hiking, touring, or sitting in plane for 8 hours. Fabric feels nice though it's nylon. Haven't washed yet but expect it to be quick drying. Delighted with purchase!
The perfect travel pant -- if you never have to sit down
October 15, 2016
These would be the perfect travel pants except for one fatal flaw (for me anyway) which I will get to. But first, to what's good, and it's not just good, but GREAT ! I have done a lot of traveling in Latin America and by now I know what is needed in travel pants. The fabric these are made of is really nice and doesn't have sheen like many nylon fabrics do. It doesn't go "swish, swish, swish..." when you walk, like many travel pants do. The range of pockets is extraordinary and includes everything you really need when you travel, including a zippered one that your passport can fit in perfectly. There is a little loop for hanging your sunglasses on. In addition to the zippered security pocket, there are 2 deep side pockets with an interesting cut to them, a small jeans-style change pocket, and a deep velcro tab hip pocket. These pants have it all. The fit, standing up, is very flattering. The size 12 was actually long enough, something that is not always the case for me as I am 5'8". Now, to what doesn't work. The low rise does not work in a travel pant. It makes the crotch way too tight when you sit down and one of the things you end up doing a lot of when you travel is sit! On boats, on planes, on buses, etc. Anything that is uncomfortable when you sit is out of the running. Additionally, the waist gapes open slight in back when you sit. These pants are so great in so many ways and I really want them, just because of how good they look on, but I have learned my lesson, so they will probably have to go back. What a shame.
Best Deal In a Long, Long Time!
August 29, 2015
I really like these pants, especially because I got them for the super price of about $16! They fit great and are so comfortable. They're lightweight, dry quickly and look pretty stylish to boot. I took them on a week-long trip into the Amazon jungle and wore them nearly every day while hiking and boating. I had to hem them as they were too long, but I have to hem most of my pants, so that wasn't a big deal. I also ordered a size 10 because I often border between an 8 and 10, but the 10 was too large.

Four Star Reviews:

22%
good for long hikes and backpacking
March 17, 2017
they fit as expected, i'm 5' 8.5" tall and ordered the long option which worked out with hiking boots. i've done a few 6+ hr hikes and they were easy to move in, dried super fast and stayed cleaner than other materials. they did start to fray after the first hike (it was 7hrs and a lot of climbing). it's not that noticeable. went backpacking for 10 days and only brought 2 pairs of pants, these stayed clean and were easy to wash and dried super fast
As described.
July 18, 2016
These fit as expected. They don't have much of a shape/curve to them if you have hips, however there is a belt included for cinching up the waist to keep them from sliding down. I would say the length is similar to jeans length in average cuts. The fabric is lightweight and dries quickly, but is not see through (I ordered the black). These are built for function rather than fashion, but they worked well for that purpose. I have also used them layered over leggings for warmth and had no problem with fit. Additionally, I have worn and washed them at least a half a dozen times now, and the color and construction has held up. I have also not had any issue with the plastic belt buckle as some customers other have mentioned.
Tight waist, go full size up
January 7, 2016
Bought the 12 large (Long). I am usually a 12 in pants, but due to reviews stating tight knees and my height of 5'10", I figured the long size would give more room (Generally tall/long are a bit bigger all over in my experience). Waist fit right at natural naval snugger than I would like while pant legs were quite large. I'd call the bottoms appeared to flaredye the longness bunching a bit at bottom, swooshing like track pants when I walk due to hitting each other. Ordered the 14 regular length to compare sizes, this pair fit well and I will keep.
I have had several pairs of Columbia pants before and ...
July 24, 2015
I have had several pairs of Columbia pants before and order the size I normally wear (size 8). These arrived today and I have to return them because they are very tight in the thighs.
Correction: Small = short
July 23, 2015
Correction is needed in the description on Amazon! Small is actually short, which is what I hoped so I'm pleased. By the way, I'm 5'3 and the short is perfect length for me.

So if the product size has #/small, know that small is actually short. Happy shopping!
15%
Four Stars
July 2, 2017
A little baggier in style.
Make sure you check the label to match what you have ordered
June 4, 2017
The fabric is thin and breezy. The slate color is more earth tone than blue tinged. The felt lined around the inside waist is very comfortable. These are good pants to travel, sight see, hike, and dine. I have to shorten the inseam (32") to make them work though.BTW, I also ordered a light khaki color in the same size. They didn't fit the same as Slate size 4. I wondered why so I checked the label on the waist band. The slate size 4 is actually a size 6, even though the hanging tag said size 4. Someone who had ordeedr these pants may have switched the hanging tag before returning them back to Amazon.
Four Stars
March 1, 2017
Tight across the bum.
but still a bit looser than I would have liked. (Note
November 16, 2015
I returned the size 6s for size 4 and they fit, but still a bit looser than I would have liked. (Note: I wasn't going for "tight!")
Like the pants but too short.
September 29, 2015
I really like the pants, however they are too short for me. I am 5'81/2" and they hit just under my ankle. Thought they might be long enough based on other reviews. I have trouble with pant length 80% of the time, and also with these. Going back, wish they came in Long.
great.. fit well and very beathable
August 31, 2015
Purchase pants to travel to Tanzania; hike tour etc. They were.great.. fit well and very beathable. Simple to wash and the mosquitos were not a problem. The only suggestion I had was they could have been a bit longer! !

Three Star Reviews:

15%
Very comfortable to wear but not durable
April 30, 2017
It's very comfortable for traveling pants. Thin material is good for warmer days. The belt came with it looks cheap. I pulled it off and wore without if fine. The only problem for me is the fabric quality itself. I bought it in Nov. 2016. After couple trips, it's now showing lint balls around the inseam joint area. That is a really a shame because I liked it so much.
Material Is Incredible, But Fit Isn't Great
April 27, 2017
I recently purchased these to wear on a weekend getaway where I would be doing a lot of hiking. I wanted Columbia as their products always seem to have decent quality and this was one of the cheapest pairs. I went with a size 12, I wear 11/12 in jeans and medium 8/10 in pajama and exercise pants. The size is a little small, but still wearable, but definitely go with the larger size if trying to decide between two. The fit isn't very good though. I read several reviews about these being high waisted which was my primary reason for maybe going with something else, but I decided to try it anyway. They are VERY high waisted. There's pretty much two options with this: pull it up to where it fits rear/crotch and have it sitting above your belly button or put it comfortably around your middle and have the crotch hanging very low and letting your thighs rub together. I'm definitely not a fan of either. The back pockets do have velcro which is nice, but they are very small so good luck fitting anything in it.

The good things about these pants: the material is awesome! It was stretchy and I had no issues with bending around the knees. It is very cool and I imagine it will do great in the heat. My weekend was spent in the pouring rain though. I didn't have high hopes as the material seemed so thin, but it was incredible. It rained the whole weekend, some serious downpours (it was my first weekend off in about 9 months so I was not spending it inside) and the rain did not come through my pants. While my shirt was soaked all the way through, my legs were still dry. I will definitely be looking into this material for all future outdoor pants. I also like the belt and the front and side pockets were nice and roomy.
Casual, quick-dry
December 25, 2015
These pants fit a little tightly on me, though certainly still wearable, and I probably was just too optimistic in choosing size. They don't seem to have any "give," so I'd be inclined to err on the side of big rather than small. They seem to hold some wrinkles, but maybe that's part of the charm, at least when traveling casual :)

Pros -- the material is thin and seems likely to dry quickly when traveling to a humid area, and the pants seem to be built well. I like the fit and adjustability of the belt, especially with the slim buckle.

Cons -- the material is thin enough to not be suitable for cooler weather, a bit rougher/noisier than I had expected, and not as comfortable as I'd hoped. The color is okay-ish, though kind of a sickly-pale green.
No give or stretch for hiking or climbing
September 2, 2015
These pants were fine but I have a short torso so they seemed to go above my belly button. They fit relatively well but did not have any stretch or give so I decided that would not be good hiking pants for me.
These pants were nearly perfect, but had one fatal flaw--the knee area is ...
June 14, 2015
These pants were nearly perfect, but had one fatal flaw--the knee area is too narrow. Standing/walking is okay, but sitting is a bit uncomfortable. I'm not overweight (5'7" and 120 lbs), so this really surprised me. Other than that, I LOVE the material (very lightweight, great for summer) and pockets (side, cargo and rear). I'm going to have to return these, and hope Columbia will someday make this pant with slightly wider legs.
15%
Three Stars
May 11, 2017
I returned them as they do not come in a size small enough for me.
Cute pants, but waaay too big!
May 5, 2017
Loved the look, but I could have shared them with two friends- at the same time! Size tag was correct. I own other ExOfficio pants, so I don't know what happened. Sadly, these had to be returned.
Had to return
April 19, 2017
Pants arrived with 2 big cuts on the leg... had to return.
Sizing is off (get a size up from your usual ...
June 21, 2016
Sizing is off (get a size up from your usual size in pants) Also no 'give' in the material.
The material was fine but a bit noisy
March 21, 2016
The material was fine but a bit noisy. The legs were a bit baggy as well, I returned these for a more flattering fit
Way too big, 5'2", 120 lbs, bought ...
September 16, 2015
Way too big, 5'2", 120 lbs, bought a size four and could pull them out an inch and a half from my waist.

Two Star Reviews:

6%
Run WAY small.
August 30, 2017
Columbia sizing is an exercise in frustration. VERY disappointed. I wear a size 10/12 in most every brand and usually in Columbia but these in a 12 were so snug on my bum you could see my flesh dimpling! Terrible LOL. Returned. I recommend if you order to order one size up. I am not bothering because I'm just annoyed with the entire thing, but I do sincerely believe the next size up may have fit better.
Buyer Beware!
April 19, 2017
Buyer Beware! This "Tactel Nylon" does not wear like Nylon. I am very disappointed in this fabric! I wore this pair of pants 2 times and the area between the legs began to wear and pill (like polyester might). I have other/similar Columbia "Nylon" pants that I have worn more than 100 times and they have not pilled or worn like this fabric. "Tactel Nylon" feels like a very misleading term. It does not equal the quality of previous Columbia NYLON fabric!
These pants do not fit!
September 13, 2016
These pants do not fit! I read many of the reviews that recommended ordering up a size but I ordered my regular size 12 anyway and they were absolutely huge. Especially in the thighs and rear. I returned them and the return went very quickly and smoothly. I ordered a size 10 and although they were smaller they still were too large in the thighs and rear but fit my waist. I washed them thinking they might shrink because I had no time to return them and took them to Peru with me thinking they would be good for visiting Machu Picchu. I could not wear them they fit so poorly. I kept checking to make sure they weren't men's pants because they absolutely don't fit my female body. The seams puckered badly from washing and they wrinkle easily. I wish I had just returned them before washing them because now I'm stuck with pants I cannot wear in public. Very disappointed.
more comfortable belt. Also
January 22, 2016
The first pair I ordered was a bit baggy so I tried again with one size down, but that was too tight. The pants have a built in belt that when cinched closed has the buckle part up above the top of the pant where it would dig into my stomach if I sat down. The belt is not removable, so it can not be replaced with a softer, more comfortable belt. Also, fresh out of the box, the pants were full of static and would just cling to my legs. I don't know if that would go away after washing since I returned the item.
I really wanted to like these pants
January 19, 2016
I really wanted to like these pants. Normally I'm a size two, but when that arrived I couldn't get them over my thighs. I tired the four and those made it over the thighs but there was no way I was getting them closed. Now I've just gotten the six and got them on and buttoned but they were way to thought around the waist! Theses pants have absolutely no give, I expect that from a weather proof pant. But this is like wearing computer paper. I'll be returning the size six but this time I'm not ordering an eight.
8%
Two Stars
September 28, 2017
It doesn't fit right. I had to return it. I have not received any credit for it to date.
Fit very large overall
June 1, 2017
I love ex officio pants. These were quite large and baggy, very sloppy looking. The size was what I normally take in their pants. They are just cut quite large, all the way down.
Two Stars
February 28, 2017
Too small ,returned item
I am 5'10" and a pretty standard/curvy 12 - sometimes a 10
March 19, 2016
I bought these in a size 12. I am 5'10" and a pretty standard/curvy 12 - sometimes a 10. These were at least 2 sizes too small. I couldn't even button them. I'm bummed I was planning on these being great for walking trails with my dog. They will be returned this week.
Two Stars
November 4, 2015
did not like the cut nor the size. sorry but they were returned.

One Star Reviews:

3%
Very thin material
November 21, 2016
These pants were so thin they were see through! I get wet alot on the job and that would not be good! Returned immediately.
The sizing is very far off on these pants. ...
September 27, 2016
The sizing is very far off on these pants. They were extremely tight, even after I ordered a size larger than I normally wear. Also, the fabric is ridiculously thin. They show every panty line and every flaw you may have. I'm not sure why Columbia misses the mark so poorly on women's clothing.
Disappointed
May 30, 2016
Pants are a very small size 8, and have already started showing signs of wear and pilling in the inner thighs after only 3-4 wears. I am usually a size 6 and their size 8 is tight on my hips. I am very disappointed and will not be buying other Columbia pants.
material too flimsy
January 14, 2016
Material too thin. Not comfortable at all. Fit as expected though a bit short. Returned them.
Short is actually not short.
July 28, 2015
Alright, I thought these pants would be great because they are so cheap. They fit truly to the size, no stretching at all. I ordered short and I got what seemed like a long. Not sure how the other ladies got it to work but I'm 5'4 and when I put these pants on They covered my feet as well. There's nothing to roll up or button too. They need to fix their sizing bc a short should not be a long. Unless these are made for tall giants. Which I am not. Loved the fabric though.
3%
Gross
September 20, 2016
Does not fit voluptuous women
They fit my stomach with room to spare but the stupid way they lay on the waist make a muffin ...
January 12, 2016
They lie below the wast but not low enough. This means they push up any bit of fat or skin that is there. They fit my stomach with room to spare but the stupid way they lay on the waist make a muffin top. Not just that but they are too short. this causes them to go up you buttcrack and give you a cameltoe in front. If wearing a long, lose s*** it's fine but not if it's form fitting.I wear a 6 or 4 I am not fat. I have actual hips, not much fat but wider hips. So many companies do not make clothes to fit people with wider hipbones. It makes me feel fat. They have no stretch what so ever which in my opinion is not good for hiking or travel. I will return it and buy some pants that do not fall on a stupid area of the waist. Dear fashion designers: Stop making clothes for girls with straight bodies. Some people have bigger bones. I am 120 pounds , 5.5. I am not fat but these pants made me feel fat and ugly. Now, i must order the next size up which will swallow me.
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Price
Price
$50.00updated: Mar 17, 2020
$46.57updated: Mar 17, 2020
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Article Number
Article Number
0887921564442
0613543811462
Binding
Binding
Sports Apparel
Sports Apparel
Brand
Brand
Columbia
ExOfficio
ClothingSize
ClothingSize
S / 8
08
Color
Color
Black
Botanic
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Department
Department
Womens
Womens
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$50.00
$75.00
Height
Height
39.4 in
78.7 in
Length
Length
578.7 in
669.3 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Columbia (Sporting Goods)
ExOfficio
Model
Model
Cascades Explorer Pant
2021-2428
MPN
MPN
Cascades Explorer Pant
2021-2428
Number of Items
Number of Items
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1
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
Cascades Explorer Pant
2021-2428
Product Group
Product Group
Sports
Sports
Product Type
Product Type
OUTDOOR_RECREATION_PRODUCT
OUTDOOR_RECREATION_PRODUCT
Publisher
Publisher
Columbia (Sporting Goods)
ExOfficio
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.4
9
Size
Size
8/Small
08
Studio
Studio
Columbia (Sporting Goods)
ExOfficio
Weight
Weight
3.5 oz
3.5 oz
Width
Width
460.6 in
472.4 in
Feature
Feature

Omni-Shield Advanced Repellency^Omni-Shade UPF 50 Sun Protection^Integrated Removable Belt^Articulated Knees

Omni-Shield Advanced Repellency

Omni-Shade UPF 50 Sun Protection

Integrated Removable Belt

Articulated Knees

Contoured microfleece-lined waistband with French fly closure

Roll-up capri with snap tabs

Two pockets on legs with security zip on right

Treated with Teflon for water and stain resistance

It has UPF 30+

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