When I first got the Radikl Kuhl pants, I was a bit skeptical. The feel of the material made me wonder how comfortable the pants could really be. Kuhl is known for using very strong, durable fabrics and I always go for comfort first. If I had tried these on at a store, I’m not sure I would have bought them because they seemed to not have any give. When Kuhl sent me pants I was going to give it a go.

After about 3 minutes of wearing the pants, they had a very noticeable difference from the pants I was used to wearing. There’s actual give in the material that allows it to stretch and mold to your body. The seams have this mesh-like material that allows the pants to stretch giving the pants a better feel the longer you have them on. These pants are about as comfortable as my current pants but are significantly tougher and more rugged making them incredibly durable hikers.  The pants also have great utility pockets for easy access to gear while on a hike. I usually put everything in my pack and just carry my phone for pictures, but with 2 kids, I end up with all sorts of things in my pockets from their snacks to something they decided they needed on the trail.

My only complaint about these pants is it’s a bit difficult to use the bathroom. The double button with the extra material gives amazing support but makes the usual options difficult, so you end up having to unbutton everything in order to make a pit stop.

I absolutely would suggest buying a pair of these. They don’t sacrifice comfort for utility and the strong fabric means these pants should last for many years. They are extremely durable and I don’t get my ankles covered in thorns like I do in my current pants. For that amount of ruggedness and how comfortable these pants are, these are a great buy for any hiker.