Totally agree! Those Wranglers are my go-to backpacking pants. Wicking, water resistant, quick drying , wind blocking, great deep pockets in the right places, roll up cuffs (with snaps!), flexible, comfortable…The best feature, though, is the waist band liner. It grips so well that even with a heavy pack load, the pants won’t slip. If you hike regularly, you know how much that matters. Best twenty bucks on clothing you’ll ever spend. Good job.

Picked these up at Walmart yesterday based on your review...I figured for $22 not much to risk trying them. They feel awesome! Haven't had a chance to test their durability yet, but if they last, this will be one of the best value for money clothing buys I've seen. Thanks! 👍

Drew! I got my Wrangler’s! Much better made then any of the other high end pants I’ve bought. They work great for wet wading. Would not have known without you. Many Thanks!

Wow! You are not kidding. I just got my pants today and they are way better than the ones I’ve paid four times as much for. Not only are the the most comfortable pants have worn but I was able to find 36 x 34 which I’ve been notoriously hard to find previously. Thank you!

Great stuff! I just bought a pair of these wrangler randomly at Target for $20! I loved them so much I went back and got 4 more pairs! They are more comfortable and dry just as fast as any $100 top end brand pant. Wear them daily for everything!

@exexangler

2 жыл бұрын

I did the exact same thing. These are my favorite fishing/camping pants. I have 5 pairs.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I wasn't joking...these are some of the best I've worn and crazy they only cost $22. I have 4 now lol!

If you read all of these reviews, you probably realize these are really great pants. I spent 10 days in Colorado wet wading every day and I wore the same pair of pants. They hardly seemed to get dirty and dry really quickly. Thanks for the recommendation, Drew.

I have been using these for hunting the last couple years. Nice to see others discovering them.

My son told me to get these pants. He wore them when he worked 2 years for Conservation Corp on a river crew. Absolutely my favorite pants ever. I worn them to work teaching too before I retired.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I've been super impressed with them! Crazy how well them wear on trail or off trail!

You know what's funny about this video. I literally just bought these this weekend. And was telling my wife about how they'll make great hiking pants.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

That is pretty funny!

@brianfreland9065

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a pair a couple years ago and liked them so much I've now gotten 5 pair haha. Best pants ive found for under 80 bucks and they're only 20! In my opinion they're almost as nice as the prana pants but they're only a quarter of the price

@adventuretimefishinghunting

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianfreland9065 yeah man I love them for all my fishing/ hiking trips!

Agreed! I have about 4 pairs of those. I wear them to work, fishing, in the garage, etc. Completely replaced denim for me.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Hey Drew, after seeing this video I went out and got me a couple pare and you are right, they are great, Thanks for the tip. See ya on the water.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share...super happy with mine!

I absolutely love these pants! I have worn them for 8 months and have no issues with them, they beat the dog out of $80. 00 versions.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I know, crazy how good they are!

Drew I been wearing these pants for about 3 years now... I love them as well... good choice!!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Right!

Just discovered they make our favorite pants fleece lined. Ordered a pair today. I think they will be perfect to wear under waders on cooler days.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha...I didn't know it until someone left a comment. Ordered them a few days ago !

Dang good pants! I reviewed them in '18 and still wear the same pants. Perfect weight until the summer kicks in. Wrangler also makes an awesome brush busting pant as well.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool I'll check those out too!

Agreed. I use mine wet wading quite a bit as well !! Great pants for the price, I hope they stick around a while in Wranglers line

I have the same Wranglers from Walmart as well only without the zip off legs. They are very comfortable and are a great overall outdoor pant. I also found a similar Wrangler pant at Walmart that were polyester fleeced lined that make a great cool and cold weather pant. I those for early season kayak fishing or boating and I often wear them under my waders when wade fishing in the winter. If I remember correctly, they were about $25 a pair

Best pants, hands down, for hiking and fishing. I’ve been wearing them for 2 years now and I love them. I’m a bigger guy so the stretch is fantastic.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

I own two pair and they have been great hiking and all around outdoor pants. I was wade fishing in them this morning in the Gulf of Mexico.

Yes!!! I bought these months ago for work and they are great!! I like the cotton ones much better though... but the synthetic are good too (if you like that "Zip! Zip!" Sound when you walk).

So I'm a land surveyor and I will say these are great for the summer. The only draw back is the nylon is susceptible to rips from thorns walking through brush. They definitely do dry quick and are lightweight. They also make a winter version that's fleece lined and great for the winter months too.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely will look into the winter version as these are fantastic!

@daddymcsnacks_561

2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I'll tell you what, I don't know if it's due to supply shortage or what but they went cheap on the fleece for the newer pair in 2020! The first winter pair I got were excellent. Now I gotta check to make sure they're the same style, rather disappointed with the newer one I recently got.

@MarcP5267

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about buying them for landscaping

These are my favorite pants. I wear them everyday for work. They have held up really well, and you can't beat the price.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

I bought some today at Walmart and they are well worth $23! Thanks for the video.

I've been wearing Wrangler pants for about 2 decades now. I agree with you on these pants, but they are my 2nd favorite from Wrangler. My favorite are the Rip-Stop version of their cargo pants. That probably has more to do with my size than anything because I'm a big dude. The cargo style gives me a little more room. We hunt and fish in these things with no issues. They use to be $17, but still well worth the money at the current price of $22-24. I wear these most of the summer wet wading as well and only use waders in bigger tail waters.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%...wish I had known when they were $17 lol!

Great timing on this video Drew. I’ve been rewinding your videos back and forth trying to determine what type of waders you were wearing for those 3 mile hikes to out of the way streams and just could never tell. Do you wet wade most of the streams you hike to in the Colorado and Wyoming summers? Can I ask what wet wading shoes you’re using and what socks? Do you hike back to the truck in wet socks and boots? Sorry for all the questions. Maybe these will be answered in the sequel.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

No worries...questions help me come up with videos people actually want to watch. The next vid will cover my boots. I do hike to and from the stream in the same boots and socks.

@advancedbizsolutions

2 жыл бұрын

YESS, These are my questions too!

Based on your review, my husband and I both bought a pair this past week. They are very comfortable. Looking forward to trying them hiking. Price is going/ has gone up to $22.98. However, our Walmart had not removed the old price tag of $21.92 so we got them for the lower price. We also bought the same style shorts.

@believeinjesus8300

7 ай бұрын

Are they stretchy ?

The ATG line for $35-$40 is a nice upgrade from the outdoor line. Basically the same materials but higher quality and a better cut IMO. I would highly recommend the ATG pants.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, I'll have to check those out!

I've had the same Wranglers for a few years and have beaten the crap out of them. The fit is perfect, they dry quick and with a pair of cheap compression pants I can hike comfortably in sub zero weather.

I bought a pair of these a couple years back cause I needed a quick clean pair between jobs...I loved them so much I went back 2 days later and bought 4 more pairs. Best pants I've found for under 80 bucks and they were 19.99 at walmart!!!

Thanks man! I need to get some new fishing pants, so I'll give em a try. Tight lines!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Worth a look for sure...tons of comments saying exactly what I said...good pants!

@mrblueskynm3968

2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I finally found some in my size and they're great! I bought 3 pairs to get me through a couple of wet wading seasons. I showed them to my fly fishing buddy and he bought a pair the next day. He agrees they are awesome! Thanks so much!

I have a set of these that look slightly different. They are like a fitted sport pant with the seemed in knee, sewn in belt plus belt loops, and Jean style pockets, but no cargo pocket. I thought I was nuts loving these cheap pants so much.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Well, it looks like there are a few of us nuts over these pants!

Hi Drew, thanks for the great videos, lotta valuable info on trip planning and gear. What communication devices do you use in the backcountry?

I’ve been wearing these for a while now. Best all around outdoor pants I’ve ever worn!! Especially for the money!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!

Thanks for the info. Idea for a vid on fly tying equipment taken on trip.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I dig that! Thanks for the idea!

The gear reviews are awesome.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Definitely more to come.

Good video, Drew. I know you where Orvis wading boots, but i'd be interested in the socks you wear, and if you size your boots much larger than your normal size.

Thanks Drew I was one of the people who asked about pants👍

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to share!

Yep. I have some of those (and a ton of other outdoors pants) and they're as good, if not better, than all of them. Super comfortable and perfect for being outdoors. Also, if you're driving a long distance, they're not as constricting while seated for long periods of time.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, I drove back from Wyoming to Arkansas over 20 hrs wearing them.

Guess I will have to hit Walmart and Target again to find some more of these, I have a pair of these that I have been wearing for two years and they are fantastic!

I’ve been wearing these pants for many years. They are the best pants for any type of outdoor activity. I also have the shorts version and they are great. I hope Wrangler keeps making them.

@robertstrickland3870

2 жыл бұрын

We will:) they are actually looking to expand on the ATG line and are getting into academy and tractor supply

These Wrangler pants are my favorite for fishing and hiking for all the same reasons you listed! They have to be the synthetic material, which makes them dry quickly.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Right, such good pants!

I have 2 paris of those pants and I agree they're super comfortable. It would be nice for a few more or bigger pockets and they're not great for cold weather. But for the price I'd buy more.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

I have these and really like them, but cannot find them locally anymore. Thanks for the link!

I have to agree with your choice in pants. I was skeptical at first because they are sold at Walmart and the price. But like you I've been very satisfied with them. Surprised actually.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I was the same way. Grabbed them last minute when a high-end brand came in that I ordered in my size but was like 4 sizes too big. Literally, just walking thru the store and saw them and though might as well give them a look since I was gone 7 weeks lol!

LOL, I just bought two pair for my husband a couple of days ago. He's getting ready to leave for a Florida trip. I own 4 pair of Eddie Bauer pants that retail around $90-100 per pair (bought on sale). Totally love them and was going to try and find a couple for him. These are almost duplicates of the Bauer pants! No way, but I checked everything. Except for the heavier waistband and OMG giant button closure - the material is exactly the same. They're also double stitched and overlapped so they won't unravel. They are a bargain. Got his at Wal-Mart. Even the colors matches mine.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty outstanding. I wasn't expecting much when I got mine at the beginning of 2021 but have been super impressed. Even Walmart delivery was on time and timely!

I wear these pants everyday to work in , I love them. I wear them year round under my carhartts during colder months. I have found that the different colors fit differently. I have a few gray pair that fit perfectly but a black pair the same size is a bit small.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard that. Thanks for the tip.

@Sporky0000

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I did notice that as well. My fallen rock pants are ever so slighlty looser than my earth green pants.

I have a drawer full of those pants. I've been wearing them for a year and have no complaints.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Wish I had found them sooner. Funny thing is I thought I had found a hidden gem. Seems like I was the last to know lol!

Completely agree on these pants, I have a few pair and I love them.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Been super happy with mine too!

Definitely going to checkout those pants!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Been happy with them myself!

Been wearing them for 4 yrs now , my go to everything pants ,just put the Costco 32 degrees thermals for colder days ,killed a nice muledeer in a pair this yr ❤️👍

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid plan!

I have three pairs of those Wranglers and they are my favorite pants even over jeans. I know a guy that Hiked the Appalachain trail in a pair.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's super cool! You gotta have confidence in them to do that!

I use these pants at camp once the day is done , very comfy , stretchy material - I would prefer them to be relaxed fit and or at least not straight legged - After your review I'll wear them on the trail - Good info sir 👍

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share my experience with them!

Good points and a sensible recommendation 👍

I have been wearing these pants for 5 years now. They are super comfortable, they stretch and dry very quickly. I actually like these better than my Columbia pants of the similar design.

Drew, just started following you in the last week and really like your content. Was doing some internet shopping and found a pair of Weatherproof Vintage Men's Tech Pant for 16.99 at Costco I'm going to try. If they don't work out I'll try these wranglers. We do a lot of wet wading in the warm weather so it's shorts typically. Been wanting to grab a pair of slacks for those walks thru the woods. Do have a question for you though. Do you find a lot of creeks or streams that aren't known for having trout? Watching thru your Missouri videos, sometimes I recognize the water and other times I'm trying to figure if it is Missouri water. I'm just wondering what percentage of water you've found in your research (watched the video) that are those little secret gems of the fisherman who looked further. Think we're headed down to Norfolk Dam in February. And congrats on the Missouri Slam. One of those things we talk about doing and never quite get around to it.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Can't beat that price! Ime, most of the streams out west seem to have fish. Not always great quality but I'm not sure I've ever found one completely void...unless it was dry which has happened. But most will at least have some brookies.

Been wearing them for a year now. They hold up pretty good in a machine shop environment. Lately quality had gone down and getting same kinda rip in the crotch area. Other than that they're light and stretchy.

Have every color they make. Love them.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

They are top shelf for sure!

That is exactly the ones I use, love pockets on leg. Use them only for fishing.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Good call!

Agree. These and 5.11 Tactical pants are great. The Wrangler price can't be beat.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Love my 5.11's got these after I blew the knees out on 3 older pair!

Hey Drew. Great videos. Where did you get the blue and green shirt you're wearing in the video? Thanks.

I have been looking for a good hiking/wading pants these look great thanks for the review. Drew will you do a video on your Go Pro set up. Do you use the waterproof case on your hat and if you do how do you get good audio?

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Sure, I'll add it to the list of ideas I'm working on that answer's specific viewer questions. Thank you for suggesting it!

Mine is 3 years old and i use it heavily on mountain biking...They are durable and comfortable. I have 3 colors👍🏼👍🏼

I have these. Purchased at target. Comfortable but not water resistant. Absorbed every drop of rain on first outing.

Yep I’ve had a pair of these for a while they’re great.

That's it drew, stretch and comfort, and definitely light weight. I mostly wear shorts, but the same still applies, and some common sense haha 😄 . Nice info. Until next time. 👍.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Common sense above everything lol!

I have a pair of those and I love them for hot weather outdoor activities

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

They are nice for warm weather activities!

I got me a pair last month. I love em-except in the winter. Not exactly warm pants. I just put thermal long Johns under them for cold weather

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I hear they make a fleece lined pair for winter. I live on the AR/LA border, and these can almost be 10-month pants here!

I use weatherproof from costco and these. Granted I have two different versions of these from Walmart and target. Both are different from wrangler. Great value

Man, my wife brought two pair home last year. $12 each. Easily my favorite pants.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a steal!

I had some shorts like that. I had a shoe repair / Taylor add a snap on the pockets.

I've got a few pair and I love them.

Excellent tip. Thanks

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

They pack well also I grab a pair every time I travel

Denali performance pants at Sam”s Club, same nylon/spandex blend, fit great. I bought them for riding MTB, very happy with them….$13.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that sounds like something I need to look in to for sure! Thanks for sharing!

Ahh...the search for perfect pants... Yep, some of the Wranglers are good. I recd different manufacturers and fabrics this Christmas. Stroke of Luck there... Wading boots. I've watched you traverse some serious terrain. I'd like your experience with boots and foot wear. Gaiters worth the cash and weight?

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

A vid on my foot wear is next! Actually, recorded the same time just split them up for people to choose which they are interested in.

I have a pair of these. Just one. But putting them on you could tell how light they are. I pour concrete they do fine there, in the woods hunting , and just wereing them any where . plus fishing. Good deal for 20 dollors

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

The best part is the price...hard to find any pants for that price these days.

Agreed, I love those pants

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

They are good stuff!

Ironic that I was just looking at these pants a couple days before you posted this video, picked up a pair this morning!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I've been happy with them, actually got 2 more between recording this and sharing it!

I love these pants for summer wading and hiking. They are light-weight and durable. Best part is they are only 20 dollars. I have 3 pairs in the various colors. I also have a pair for winter that are fleeced line and they are great. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Happy holidays!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool I was wondering about the fleece! Will grab some of those for winter trips!

I have four pairs of these that I use for work. I’m a bread delivery driver, and these are great for climbing into the back of the truck and jumping back out. They stretch and move with you, not bind up in any way. Unfortunately, I got the last four pairs at the three different Walmarts that I went to. Even on the Walmart website, it was a no go. Too bad, because they really are good.

@veryvince

2 жыл бұрын

Check target, I've seen them there lately

@AnthemBassMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@veryvince Thanks for the heads up. I’ll check it out.

LOVE those pants!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear I'm not the only one!

Great video. What shoes do you wear? In the summer I was using Chacos, but I have terrible balance and constantly banged up my feet.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Boots...sharing that in the next video!

Thanks, very helpful.

I bought three pairs of these pants and the stitching came apart on all three pair. I cannot believe that it has a tag wrangler

Very true. Price goes up.

Great information!!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to share it and based on the comments these are a solid choice!

I have several pair of these and wear them often. Just don't get them too close to the exhaust pipe of your Harley.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha...I'll be careful when I'm around my mother n law!

By far the best river pants ever. I have several pairs myself.

I've gone from Wrangler, to Carhartt to Fjallraven. Wrangler and Carhartt wore out too quick. The fjallraven are the most comfortable too.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Man, I have not had that experience. I wore these almost daily for 7 straight weeks camping, hiking, sleeping etc and not so much as a torn thread or worn cuff, knee or pocket. Been super impressed with the durability. Haven't tried the Fjallraven...need to look at those!

@TheBeatenPaths

2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy lots of reviews on here. They're unbelievable. All the hikers, bushcrafters, and outdoorsy people wear them. Great for fishing too, yardwork, anything you can throw at them.

I bought a pair earlier this year for wet wading after a fellow fisherman told me about them. Not the best for skinny guys either as it took like 8 walmarts to find any in stock in smaller sizes. 🤣 They're good, but you still can't beat the prana zions IMO.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if that's more a supply chain issue but for sure any unique (big/tall or skinny) might be hard to find in stock. The good thing is I ordered 3 of the 4 I have online (2 before I posted the vid to be sure the links were reliable), and they shipped free to my house. No chance I could visit 8 stores. We only have 1 Walmart in my county...the next closest is over 40 miles away...so I consider ship to store or home a huge bonus.

Great pants. I have 8 pairs. Only drawback is thorns.

True that, I use these pretty exclusively.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

These pants are better than the $150 outdoor research I've had...I only get these for most of my outdoor adventures..and their fit is excellent..Wranglers been doing it a long time...for the money these things rock...only thing I have .. sometimes stitching in very small areas....bit the O Researchni had failed I think within 6 mos...these Wranglers the flex waist hikers is all I get anymore for most part..I getbthem direct ..have never we seen this model at walmarts.

I have them in 3 different colors. They are awesome!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

Yep. $22 at Walmart. I have 5 or 6 pair. Comfortable fairly durable pant

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Been happy with mine. Own 4 now!

Thanks for posting that info. What do you wear on your feet. ?

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to share! The next vid will cover my wet wading boots. Recorded with this just split so people could choose which they were interested in watching or both!

Drew, I’m viewing it on an iPad and don’t see it, I just see some hashtag type links in blue or? They just take me to your KZread home page. I’ve seen other videos that have obvious links and sadly can’t find them here

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Weird...copied...www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-s-Outdoor-Zip-Cargo-Pant/942998392

How do the pants do with stinging nettle? It’s hard to find light weight pants that protect your legs from that.

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Hadn't tried them in the driftless yet but I'm like 50/50. I usually wear a heavy cargo, like my 5.11's to deal with those dudes lol!

The only reason I have not watched more of your videos is your rate of speech. THANK YOU for attempting to slow down! I'd like to hear what you have to say. Keep having fun and sharing with the world!

@LooknFishy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, sadly I always remind myself but then I get going and you see the rest. The good news is most of my vids are 2 mins talking 15 mins fishing lol!

Thanks