Well, it happened: hiker dad chic has come full circle and convertible zip-off pants for hiking are back in style and trending in a big way. We don't hate it, either. Zip-off hiking pants aka convertible hiking pants have always had versatility and practicality at their core and so does the new breed. And while you can still readily find baggy, swishy, classic zip-off pants, a new set of brands is endowing the style with, well, style. Everyone form Lululemon and Outdoor Voices to newcomers Atlas Awin. But fear not, zippered knees, gusseted crotches, elastic waists, velcro, and cargo pockets are all still present and accounted for.
All this is to say that convertible zip-off pants are no longer just for self-proclaimed outdoorsy types; whether you're a hiker, camper, climber, hypebeast, techwear nerd, or city dweller, zip-off pants, if zip-offs don't have a place in your wardrobe now they will soon.
In this guide, we've rounded up the best new convertible zip-off pants from the classic hiker cargo pant to fashion-forward pairs and everything in between.