Vent Lightweight Active Pants (Slim Fit)

Built For Hot Weather | Ultra Breathable & Packable

Sale price$94

Fit: Slim
Color: Brown
Size: S / 30"
Inseam: 30"
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What makes these pants incredible?

  • Featherweight fabric built for hot days
  • Stretchy and breathable for all day comfort
  • Fast drying with mesh lined pockets
  • Secure storage with multiple pocket options
  • Packs down incredibly small for travel

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Pants like an A/C unit for your junk.

The only pair of pants you'd want to wear on a hot summer day. Ventilated, stretchy & ridiculously lightweight.

With a soft hand feel and no swoosh or shine in the fabric like you might expect from most light active pants. 

Thoughtfully designed with features that are essential for adventure travel. 

Stretchy waistband with an internal drawstring that can be tied outside or inside. Two small accessory loops for keys, sunglasses or whatever else.   

Side zipper pocket big enough for a large phone, hidden zipper on the back right pocket, button closure on the back left and traditional front pockets with an added media pocket on the right. 

All pockets have light, stretchy mesh lining that help keep everything breathable and dry super fast, making these pants perfect for when you need to hand wash and hang dry when traveling or camping. 

Aesthetically minimal, as packable as they come & most of all perfect for those hot a$$ days

Features & Specs
  • Best For: Hot weather travel, hiking, camping, everyday wear
  • Fabric: Featherweight, stretchy, highly breathable
  • Waistband: Stretchy waistband with adjustable internal drawstring
  • Ventilation: Mesh lined pockets for airflow and fast drying
  • Storage: Side phone zip pocket, rear zip pocket, rear button pocket, front pockets with media sleeve
  • Comfort: Anti Ball Squish gusset for unrestricted movement
  • Function: Two accessory loops for keys or sunglasses
  • Packability: Packs down extremely small for travel
  • Fit: Athletic fit with lightweight feel

What Customers Are Saying...

Daniel B.

Love These Pants

They are comfortable & breath well with pockets in all the right places. Highly recommend for active lifestyle or lounging.

Travis G.

My Favorite Pants

I've taken these pants hiking, running and out to dinner and they have performed fantastic for any occasion.

Elliot H.

Noice!

I wear them to fancy restaurants. I wear them when I hike. I wear them to work. I wear them when I race my mountain bike.

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Everything we make is guaranteed to be amazing & last a lifetime. We stand behind our craftsmanship with a lifetime warranty & offer a thorough repair / replace program. Visit our Warranty / Repairs page for more information on our commitment to excellence.

Super Stretchy

Extremely Breathable

Lightweight

Zipper Pockets

Pant Comparison

Best For

Hike | Active | Camp | Lounge | Hot Weather

Travel | Work | Casual | Golf

Hike | Backpack | Travel | Climb

Features

Built For Hot Weather | Ultra Breathable & Packable

Built For Travel | Zipper Pockets | Stretchy AF

Durable | Lightweight | No Swoosh Fabric

Fabric

100% Polyester | 135gsm

100% Polyester | 222gsm

96% Nylon, 4% Spandex | 156gsm

Weight

278g

386g

332g

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  • 5 stars: 1565 (85%)
  • 4 stars: 206 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 66 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 7 (0%)
  • 1 star: 4 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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Michael Quinn (United States)
Grey / XXL / 38-42" / 30"
Fit:
Too small
Too big
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 251 - 275 lbs.
Great Pants

These pants are great for the hotter golf days when you want to walk instead of ride. I will be ordering more pants and the UV protecting shirts soon.

J
Jeff Dodd (United States)
Grey / L / 34" / 30"
Fit:
Too small
Too big
Why did you buy this? : Perfect fit!
Height: 5'6 - 5'9
Weight Range: 176 - 200 lbs.
These are the most amazing adventure pants!

These are the most amazing adventure pants any Mountain man could ever wish for. Head out for a swim, a hike, climb, or just bush wacking on an adventure!

J
Jason Stocker (United States)
Black / L / 34" / 32"
Fit:
Too small
Too big
Why did you buy this? : I work in manufacturing in a very hot environment where shorts aren't an option.
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 201 - 225 lbs
Great pants but a bit overpriced.

Very breathable on a hot day when shorts aren't an option. They are very comfortable as well. Only reason I left out a star is because of the price. I understand that quality is expensive, but $100 for a pair of pants seems a bit excessive.

P
Phil Jaycox
Black / XXL / 38-42" / 30"
Fit:
Too small
Too big
Why did you buy this? : Needed to let the boys breathe
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 226 - 250 lbs.
Pants that will outlive me

I am very utilitarian and want gear that is dependable and a lesser impact on our textile trash heap. I run hot so I need something breathable that can work in my office or out traveling. These are a perfect match. I have had coalatree trailhead pants since 2018 but they won't repair or replace them. Will be adding more Ketl Mtn gear as I phase out some older things (recycle).

J
Johnathan Bailey (United States)
Grey / XXXL / 42-46" / 32"
Why did you buy this? : I wanted some pants that looked nice without a belt
Height: 6'2 - 6'6
Weight Range: 301 lbs. and above
I cannot complain too much about the pants

I cannot complain too much about the pants. The cell phone pocket is too small for my phone though. But they're comfortable

J
John Holt (United States)
Brown / M / 32" / 30"
Height: 5'6 - 5'9
Weight Range: 151 - 175 lbs
Perfect desert hiking pant.

Perfect desert hiking pant. Only thing I'd change would be to remove some of the extra pockets and zippers to make it even more light and airy. I always have a backpack when I'm wearing these pants and would prefer to let the legs breathe even more. However, these are as good as it gets from what is out there.

m
mike smith (United States)
Grey / M / 32" / 32"
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 151 - 175 lbs
Best clothing

Found your shiets last year bought the pants this year excellent quality 2 of the shirts are used weekly sometimes twice a week for a landscape work environment. Tough shirts dont rip easy drys quick cant wait to add to the collection

J
Jack Linehan (Italy)
Grey / S / 30" / 30"
Why did you buy this? : Lightweight pant to wear in summer!
Height: 5'6 - 5'9
Weight Range: 151 - 175 lbs
TOTALLY blown away!

I’ve owned these pants for 2 weeks now, and I can honestly say they are my all time favorite pants, of all time. Incredibly breathable (wore them in 99 degree heat in Europe this week), packable, and good looking. I wore them to dinner this week and I’m currently traveling back to the US wearing them. On top of all of this their team is super helpful and cheerful. A true joy on all fronts!

R
Ra Mi (United States)
Brown / L / 34" / 32"
Cool and comfortable!

Cool and comfortable! Only reason for 4 stars.. a bit pricey for what you get.

A
Arthur Rodriguez (United States)
Grey / M / 32" / 30"
Why did you buy this? : For hot days in the south
Height: 5'6 - 5'9
Weight Range: 176 - 200 lbs.
Great pants! Lightweight and are great for around the house or out on a hot day

Great pants! Lightweight and are great for around the house or out on a hot day. I live on the gulf coast and I wear them a lot when shorts aren't appropriate.

T
Tyler Ta (United States)
Pine / S / 30" / 30"
Why did you buy this? : For hot summer hikes that add a layer of protection while hiking in the woods and through bushes
Height: 5' - 5'5
Weight Range: 126 - 150 lbs.
Love how stretchy and soft the material feels on

Love how stretchy and soft the material feels on your skin! The pants does exactly what it was design for & keeps you cool on a hot day!

My only criticism is that the 30" inseam felt a little longer compared to the Shenanigans 30" inseam

K
Kenneth Mak (United States)
Pine / M / 32" / 30"
Why did you buy this? : For travel in summer
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 151 - 175 lbs
Very versatile pair of pants

The material is very breezy and light. Very good for hot summer travel. The number of pockets makes it very utilitarian but not at the cost of making it too athletic pants looking to the point that you feel awkward wearing it to a casual dinner.

G
George Li (United States)
Brown / M / 32" / 30"
Why did you buy this? : For warm weather hiking
Height: 5' - 5'5
Weight Range: 126 - 150 lbs.
Nice roomy fit for hiking

Nice roomy fit for hiking. Haven't had a chance to wear it yet but I can see the vented design being helpful in warmer climates but still wanting some sun protection.

T
Tyler Call (United States)
Grey / XL / 36" / 32"
Why did you buy this? : On website
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 201 - 225 lbs
Great pants but seem to run long.

I like these pants a lot but I always get a 36/32 in other brands and they fit perfectly but these 36/32’s are quite long and so I have to roll them up once which is a bit annoying.

J
Justin Eylander (United States)
Black / XXL / 38-42" / 32"
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 226 - 250 lbs.
Very comfortable

Very comfortable, extremely light and cool. You can feel a lightness with every step.

C
Connor Lenseigne (United States)
Brown / L / 34" / 32"
Height: 5'6 - 5'9
Weight Range: 201 - 225 lbs
Very breathable

Very breathable, quality seems high. They have some stretch for climbing and feel very cool while hiking. They do show moisture easily but dry fast.

A
Alex Housenger (United States)
Brown / L / 34" / 30"
Why did you buy this? : Travel
Height: 5'10 - 6'1
Weight Range: 176 - 200 lbs.
Found my forever clothes

I’m a guy who’s been looking for a new solution to clothes. Comfortable, stylish everyday wear was not easy to find. That’s until I found these guys. They hit those 3 bullet points perfectly and add a lifetime warranty to their stuff which is essentially impossible to find. When you wear it you realize why. To say it’s quality is an understatement. I will be living in these clothes from now on.

J
Justin

What are the care instructions for these pants? Can I machine wash them? I don't see any instructions anywhere.

KETL Mtn. Apparel

The care instructions can be found on the orange tag inside the pants, near the right side. In short, you can machine wash them on cold and either air dry or tumble dry on low. Let me know if you have any other questions!