Designed for hiking, walking and general outdoor enthusiasts, Columbia’s men’s lightweight walking trousers provide the ultimate in comfort, breathability and utility. These aren’t just any regular trousers; each pair offers a range of benefits and features that meet our exacting code of quality that you have come to expect.

Benefits of Men’s Lightweight Walking Trousers

With over 80 years of experience in manufacturing outerwear, Columbia knows almost everything there is to know about creating apparel that is both functional and fashionable. Our lightweight walking trousers are just that. Each pair of men’s trousers is breathable, comfortable and ensures a good range of movement for all outdoor adventures. Some of our models even offer protection from wet weather and the sun.

Within our collection of men’s trousers best suited for walking, you will find several models featuring pro-grade lightweight fabrics with good ventilation. Why is this important? A lightweight, breathable material ensures that body heat and moisture are effectively wicked away, keeping you cool and comfortable.

While lightweight fabrics can achieve some degree of breathability, we took it one step further and developed Omni-WickTM, one of our innovative Columbia product technologies. With advanced performance wicking technology, Omni-WickTM repels moisture away from skin and spreads it across the fabric’s surface for rapid evaporation.

Being lightweight also ensures that you will have a good range of movement while embracing all of your outdoor adventures. In fact, many of our models also include fabric with stretch, so you are never hindered by what you’re wearing.

Let’s face it, no matter the season, the UK experiences unpredictable and wet weather. Fortunately, many of Columbia’s lightweight trousers feature some of our waterproof technologies, like our patented Omni-ShieldTM. Omni-ShieldTM, a long-lasting and quick-drying technology, is ideal for drizzle because it repels water by preventing liquids from absorbing into the fabric. However, if you anticipate heavy rains or downpours, check out our selection of men’s waterproof trousers.

On the occasions when the sun does make an appearance, we’ve also designed some of our trousers to include our exclusive Omni-ShadeTM Broad Spectrum. Omni-ShadeTM Broad Spectrum provides uses engineered fabric structures to provide the ultimate sun-blocking protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Our lightweight trousers are also effortless to style. They can easily pair with one of our men’s fleeces that can be worn as a thermal base layer for colder temperatures. Alternatively, you can wear our trousers with something from our extensive range of men’s tops.

Choosing the Right Men’s Lightweight Walking Trousers

With so many valuable technical features in each pair, you are spoiled for choice when selecting a pair of our lightweight walking trousers for men. To help you narrow down your choice, we recommend first deciding whether you need waterproofing, sun protection, material with stretch or a combination of all three. From there, you can start to explore the additional accessories our trousers offer.

One of our essential features is our handy pockets. Whether you plan on taking casual strolls in the country or walking across mountain ridge trails, pockets ensure you can keep your valuables safe. That’s why many of our models, including our cargo style trousers, feature pockets with secure fastenings.

Another consideration is adjustable waistbands for a comfortable fit. Some of our models, like our joggers, feature adjustable drawcords so you can perfectly customise the waist of your trousers.

After you’ve figured out the perfect lightweight trousers for you, it’s now a matter of deciding on colours and size. Use our handy filters to explore the colours and available sizes. Our wide range of colour options includes shades such as dark grey, khaki, black and beige. For information about our sizes, refer to our size guide.

Don’t forget to check out Columbia’s entire range of versatile bottoms, including our casual shorts, hiking shorts and hiking trousers. We also have new arrivals for men every season, so keep an eye on our website.

Care and Maintenance of Men’s Lightweight Walking Trousers

Like all of our Columbia products, we recommend reading the accompanying care instructions for each item – don’t skip this step! Properly caring for and maintaining your apparel will help extend its life.

Here are our general guidelines for caring for your lightweight trousers:

• Wash on a delicate cycle in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid washing lightweight clothing with heavyweight clothing.
• To reduce the chance of shrinkage, hang dry or dry flat your trousers.
• Store in a dry location out of direct sunlight.