Before you know it, seasons change and temperatures shift. You have to adjust your closet to include clothing that isn’t all about summer sun, and adventures change to include some cool-weather starts. But I don’t mind it when I have a variety of clothing items to rotate into my routine.
Among the best colder-weather pants I’ve used recently, the Patagonia Nano-Air Light Bottoms have made that shift easy. While I can still wear shorts at home, many of my recent destinations have cool mornings, or are in a different hemisphere, so these midlayer bottoms that blend the benefits of insulated tights and pants have been ideal for my travel wardrobe.
They’re made with light, yet durable, 100% recycled polyester, and have great stretch and breathability for when I need to move quickly in cool climates. The bottoms also have a durable water repellent (DWR) finish to shed moisture, and that DWR is made without using perfluorinated (PFCs/PFAS) chemicals. The insulation provides warmth and stretchiness, and the bottoms have a slim fit with stretch fleece on the side panels and calves that maximize mobility while reducing bulk.
The bottoms have a high-rise, stretch-knit waistband that’s comfortable under a harness or backpack. Cuffs include quick-drying recycled nylon/spandex knit, and push up easily to stretch over boots, or can tuck into them. There’s one right-thigh pocket with a low-profile invisible zipper that can fit small items securely.
They’re made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, which ensures that the people who made the Patagonia Nano-Air Light Bottoms earned a premium for their labor.
The Women’s Nano-Air Light Bottoms come in black and pine-needle green (pictured), and list for $229 on the Patagonia site. The Men’s Nano-Air Light Bottoms come in the exact same colors and also list for $229 on the Patagonia site.