Look at travelsmith pants.

Travel pants

REI has hiking pants that are quick dry and also fashionable.

I wouldn't consider buying pants at that price, even if I had money to burn. ;-) I'll sound like a major cheapskate when I say that my travel pants are Lildy brand jeggings from CVS Pharmacy. Yep. $9.99 and I have every solid color they make (except the really light colors; I won't wear white/cream jeggings), have had them for quite some time and wear them often, and they hold up beautifully. They're thick enough not to be revealing, and the jean styling is really cute. They do not give one the dreaded "camel toe" either (thank goodness). I may pick up a couple more pair the next time I'm in CVS if they still have them, just to put aside for when my others wear out. I machine wash them on cold and hang them to dry, and it doesn't take long at all before they're ready to wear again. They're what I'll be packing for my trip to England next spring.

I just took another look at the Anatomie pants, and I really don't care for the way the fabric "whiskers" around the crotch and rear areas. If it does that on a thin model, I'd hate to think what it would do on me.

I have an older version of these from Eddie Bauer. They are from the Travex line. I also have a matching blazer which is also slightly water resistant and has tons of hidden pockets. Both are great and can be washed in a sink and hung to dry without a wrinkle. The pant version I have has a cargo pocket on the left leg that is virtually invisible, but a great place to hid a passport, money....and still have it quickly accessible. I even whore these to a meeting and looked perfectly appropriate, then changed blouse and scarf and went out with friends for dinner and drinks and looked hip IMO. I think I may buy another pair I love them that much.

I will be going to Italy the first week of November and was just now shopping for travel clothes online. Look at these options at Eddie Bauer. I was about to search the forums for recommendations.

I’m going to Scandinavia this August/September and bought these five-pocket ponte jeggings. https://www.talbots.com/apparel/pants/skinny/five-pocket-ponte-jeggings/P183016511.html?dwvar_P183016511_color=INDIGO%20BLUE&dwvar_P183016511_sizeType=MS#q=Jogging%2Bs&lang=default&start=1

They also have similar in denim.

With sales or discounts you should be able to find them for less than $100.

What in the heck is “camel toe?”

Gigi, it’s when cloth pulls up tightly around a lady’s private parts, separating the parts (ahem) into two. This gives the appearance of a camel’s hoof. Or toe. Yikes! And uncomfortable, too.

Somebody else can tell Gigi about camel toe. I’ll just say that it’s only a problem for women.

Do the Talbots jeggings dry quickly ? I have some LL Bean travel pants that dry overnight. They don’t look bad but they certainly don’t look fashionable. I was hoping to find something nice looking and quick drying, but not for $225.

I just purchased the Talbots jeggings so I’m not sure how quickly they will dry. The fabric is rayon/nylon/spandex and not terribly heavy so I’m hoping they’ll dry overnight.

Camel toe - I learn something new every day here. Familiar with the condition but never heard a name for it.

Oh my. Thanks for the info. I can see it clearly now. I never knew there was a name for it either!

Have you looked at Prana? I have two pairs of their pants that are my go to travel pants. The ones I wear are more of a bootcut because they fit my figure better, but Prana has quite a few skinny fit ones too for under $100. Some of the colors are on sale for even less.

https://www.prana.com/p/brenna-pant/W41189915.html?dwvar_W41189915_color=Black

https://www.prana.com/p/essex-pant/W43180731.html?dwvar_W43180731_color=Cargo%20Green

I was thinking of Prana pants when I mentioned REI. That's where I bought some Prana capris that I love.

Costco also has travel pants.

I have very good luck with Athleta pants, especially because they last forever and most come in tall sizes. Eddie Bauer is ok but sometimes one size is too big and the next down too small. Athleta has several different styles so it always seems like I can find what I need. Prana is cute but usually too low waisted for me. Another is North Face. Their hiking pants are great and occasionally I find a good pair at REI. And Anthropologie has some nice stretch lightweight jeans that are soft and I love those. Also some cool cargo pants I like and have bought for our trip in late August. You can almost always score a 20% off from a sales person. At least in our store.

I covet those Anatomie pants too but am not paying that much.

What exactly makes them "travel" pants as opposed to any other pants?

I am a huge fan of the Prana Halle Pant. They are great for hiking...but can look perfectly presentable with nicer accessories. They will hang dry overnight, and not wrinkle. Great pockets as well! They have a lower rise (not ridiculously so), and a very slight boot cut. For you really tall gals...their "tall" is very tall!! I am 5'8", and the regulars fit great. They can also be rolled up and snapped in place if you like that look. Highly recommend!

https://www.zappos.com/p/prana-halle-pant/product/8070628

I also have the Eddie Bauer travex pants in both gray and black hcbm posted above. They're great not only for travel but every day to work. I have a lot from the travex line. I wore this jacket to our GW GTG in NYC, and I have a similar one in black.

Another good place is REI. I have this shirt that has the UPF protection. You also don't get hot in it.

Ida, I also noticed the "whiskering" around the crotch. With so many recommendations and positive reviews, I have to think that can't actually be an issue. Can it?? I did call today to ask whether the white is stain resistant and it isn't so it's out of the running. I'll definitely look for the Lidy! I have a couple of Hue's which look similar and I have worn to death.

Re Prana, I actually ordered two pair of their Briann pant through Amazon last night as some reviews compared them to the Anatomie Skyler pant. I'm glad to see some of you like them!

As for what qualities make for a travel pant, I'm hoping to find a pant that doesn't look like a hiking pant but would work for hiking, biking, etc, but then take me to dinner, one that will fold up tight and take less space than thicker fabric, and is quick drying.

Thanks for all the great recommendations; I'm going to check them all out.

I can ride the campus bikeshare in the travel pants. They are a little thicker and the pockets are deep. The one that look like cargo pants are good too, and with a dressier top can look better.

I might have tried those Prana pants on recently at REI. They didn't fit me that well, but they were gorgeous.

I didn't see anyone mention Costco's travel pants, apologize if I missed it. Last year two of my SILs bought them in multiples and so did one friend. By the time I got there to look, only huge sizes left.

I found them back in stock last month and bought them in black for myself. I thought they ran a little to large sizing, I bought one size smaller than I will typically buy in pants and they are not at all tight any place.

Costco ankle travel pants to dress up or down $15

I went boating, hiking and lavender picking in my Travex pants in and around Seattle 2 summers ago. Then I wore them last year to Rome and Florence and I just used them a few weeks ago in Utah and Arizona doing all day hiking. In between I wore them to work at least once a week. They still look new to me. Compared to my other pair of hiking pants (LLBeans) which are much newer they look brand new. I will say they are not super light weight material. They are ok in summer if it isn't super hot. Also they are pants not super tight leggings or skinny jeans.

Travel pants - never heard of 'em - never had any special pants for travel. So glad to have this forum to educate me on such matters.

I have purchased special pants for hiking and for safari. I have found that the ideal choces varies a lot with the weather. I usually wear yoga pants for long flights especially if I will be sleeping.

I posted about this jumpsuit before our trip, and I can now report back. Love love. It is simultaneously one of the most comfortable things I own, and one of the most flattering. I have 3; olive, navy and grey. I wore them on all the long flights. And because the material is so light, they were comfy even in 95 degree heat. It feels like a t-shirt. However, with chunky jewelry and a belt, you won't feel schlubby. Love my Zara belts with it, one of which I show below. If you can score one of these (look at the ratings!) at a Nordstrom Rack, do so.

I think it might be a lot of fabric to wash by hand.

I belong to a FB travel group for women that focuses a lot on fashion/clothes for travel and packing tips. Athleta is popular in the group, and someone always mentions it when the Costco travel pants are back in stock. I don't personally have any experience with either of those, but I do love and can recommend the Lululemon "on the fly" pants. They're light, comfortable, quick to dry, stretchy - but don't stretch out so you can wear them more than once - and they don't make that swooshing noise when you walk. There are a couple of different versions. I have them in several colors. For me, good travel pants can be worn more than once without looking sloppy, are versatile (can look sporty casual but also dressed up a bit with nicer shoes & tops), and don't wrinkle. When we went to Nashville in December I took several pairs of pants & jeans and ended up wearing either my black Lululemon pants or a pair of black jeans every day we were there.

I also have the green EB jacket gsciencechick posted above, and a similar one one in black. I never seem to have much luck with EB pants.

Cute jumpsuit and I like the sleeve length. Do you have to disrobe to use the loo or is there some kind of built in “access”?

Yes, the sleeves come right to the elbow.

lol, no special access

I wouldn't call it "disrobing." Because the material is light and has some give, it is very easy to "navigate" out of it.

Honestly the biggest problem with it is a) it is sold out online and b) you will not want to wear anything else and may invite ridicule as The Jumpsuit Lady.

Smhinnb, we must belong to the same travel fashion group. I think someone else here must belong also because of the references. We shall remain anonymous, but it’s a fun group with a lot of good suggestions and tips.

The Jumpsuit Lady. LOL. I had a professor in college who wore the same white jumpsuit to every single class for an entire semester.

What'd she teach? Economics? Hygiene?

Nope, news writing, as I recall. I was a Journalism major, which is why I’m so rich today. ;)

I have the Beyond Travel pants in black from Boston Proper. They are very comfortable but they are not a hiking type pants. They don't wrinkle or bind anywhere and they pull on so are flat in the front.

https://www.bostonproper.com/travel/

I have 3 pair of the Costco travel pants linked above. I recommend trying on first, as they could be an awkward length on some body types. But they work on me. This is my second season with them, and I wear them frequently. They are easy, lightweight and comfortable to wear with a tank top for summer, even when not traveling.

I'm intrigued by the Prana Halle pant, and they have them at REI, so I may try on next time I'm in the neighborhood.

As a sidenote, my chemistry professor in college wore the same outfit every day: light blue polo style shirt and navy pants. Every day. He was a bit mad, but as I get older, I see his logic. There are days I'd love to just go to Costco and buy a dozen pair of their travel pants, and call it a day and never think about what I have to wear again.

I see the logic also. My SIL works at a doctor's office and wears plain old scrubs. She has several sets in a few different colors, but the biggest decision she would have to make each day is what color to wear. There are lots of days I am jealous. Although, TBH, I'm sure I'd get bored of it pretty quickly.

I just purchase some pants I really like from Land's End. They are very comfortable and something I would definitely wear for travel. Knit Jeans

By the way, when I was still working and travelled a lot, I purchased several pieces form Travelsmith and just cannot recommend that anyone purchase from them.

I still stand by Columbia brand travel pants. If there is a Columbia outlet near you there are lots of good options for men and women. Lots of good shirts as well. I am tall and thin so some of these pants that are supposed to be ankle length are just awkward for me. A lot of the Columbia pants are in a short, regular or tall option.

Walnut- these look really worth checking out---- and on sale now for 29.97....thank you ok maybe not hiking and the like but comfortable for the plane for certain!

Land's End. They are very comfortable and something I would definitely wear for travel. Knit Jeans

If you buy them, Salonva, I hope you like them as much as I do. On me, they are very flattering, too. One of my granddaughters told me I was getting skinny, when I had them on.

I had a professor who taught History of Furniture (She was also head of the Interior Design Dept) who wore the same skirt every day for a week, but a different blouse/top each day. The class was in the summer, and so we met five days a week.

Near the end of the class, the professor told me that she had a bunch of Ultrasuede samples (12"x12" squares) that a friend had given her, and she asked me if I could make some pillows for her so that she could give some to him. She would pay me, of course. I told her to forget the pillows and that I would make a wrap-around skirt for her instead, and she agreed to this. The samples were all in the same color family - beige to brown - and so they blended together well in a patchwork pattern for the skirt.

I have a robe that was made in Turkey with some very soft material (I think it is a blend of cotton and hemp), but I left it in Cathedral City, and so I cannot tell you what brand it is.

IdaClaire: ...";-) I'll sound like a major cheapskate when I say that my travel pants are Lildy brand jeggings from CVS Pharmacy. "

Thank you for this recommendation. I found some at Jewel/Osco the other day. I would never have noticed them if you hadn't mentioned them. So comfortable and only 6.99!

They are regular black leggings, not the denim look, but a very soft material. They might be better than my leggings from Express.

Lars, please, please, please post some of the most amazing projects you share with us! I love fabric and love to sew but know I'm nowhere near the seamstress you are. Your work sounds incredible! Sewing is becoming a lost art and it makes me happy that there are still some who find value in it.

So, travel pant update:

I was at Costco yesterday and snatched up all the travel pants they had. The two Kirkland brands were almost perfect but not quite there so back they went. I did keep the Eddie Bauer capris (even though I wasn't looking for capris!) in black and went back today for for the navy. They're great! And, that took me to their site yesterday when they just happened to be having a flash sale so I ordered several. I think there's a good chance they may be what I'm looking for.

Also stopped at several stores the last few days. Nada.

Oh, and the Prana Briana arrived yesterday but boy howdy were the legs ever tight. If the EB pants don't workout, I'll order the Prana Halle. Wow, this is a lot of workl! But, I do think I'll find the right travel pant to fill my needs and be glad I went to the trouble in the end. Again, I appreciate all the recommendations!!

I like Lands’ End Starfish slim leg pants and Starfish leggings.

I found a pair of Ellen Tracy pull on pants once which was sooo stylish and comfortable. Then i was on a hunt to find the same thing in other colors. I have four of them now, and they are just the perfect combination of comfort, style and quality.