Table of Contents •At a Glance•The Reviews •Other Products We Recommend•How to Choose Women’s Hiking Pants•How We Test•Meet Our Tester May 2026: Our favorite women’s hiking pant overall is the Stio Pinedale Pant for its stretch, durability, wicking prowess, and weather protection. It’s a true four-season pant. This year’s top women’s short is the Mountain Hardwear Women’s Dynama Short, which has excellent freedom of movement, fit, and speedy drying times.