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Why We Love This Deal
Torso-covering transitional layers tend to soak up a lot of sartorial attention, but every sweatshirt and chore coat needs a similarly warm-but-not-too-warm pair of pants to make a complete outfit. Surprisingly, there’s a pair of hiking pants out there that works just as well for this as it does on the trail. Unsurprisingly, it’s made by outdoor gear stalwart The North Face, and they’re currently on sale at REI.
The North Face’s Easy Wind Pants are just $67 at REI right now, 25% off of their normal $90 price tag. They’ve earned 17 five-star ratings (out of 21 total) and reviewers say they’re “comfortable and breathable” joggers that “block the wind pretty well.”
The North Face Easy Wind Pants, $67 (was $90) at REI
Courtesy of REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Fabric: 187 g/square meter WindWall 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water repellent finish
- Fit: Relaxed
- Pockets: Zipper welt back pocket, open hand pockets
- Sizes available: XS through 2XL
- Colors available: Khaki Stone
These pants are made of The North Face’s WindWall fabric, a low- to medium-weight polyester that’s coated in a durable water repellent finish. They feature a relaxed fit with elastic cuffs at the ankles and a shorter-than-average 30-inch inseam for a classic jogger profile, a style that’s a bit more fitted and polished than a more billowy pair of traditional sweatpants. Up top, you’ll find an elastic waistband, internal drawcord, and faux fly.
It’s the type of pant that you’ll want to reach for come cooler fall temperatures, because the wind-resistant fabric will help keep the chill off. That said, nobody will bat an eye if you wear them as casual pants.
What Shoppers Are Saying
Reviewers are calling out the pants’ versatility for basically all facets of life. One called them “perfect for everyday use or even for hiking in cooler climates.” Another said that they “block the wind pretty well” and that the “relaxed fit is perfect for weekends and commutes to work.”
Another wrote that they “would 100% buy these pants again,” a sentiment we saw in more than one review. And considering that “these pants are super light and have plenty of pockets, great quality and breathability,” it’s easy to understand why you’d want to have more than one pair in the rotation.
The North Face Easy Wind Pants are comfortable enough to wear around the house and hearty enough to keep you warm on a windy hike in cool weather. The 25% discount makes them even more enticing, and since they’re being discontinued, this might be your last chance to buy them at any price.
