KUHL Freeflex Rollup Pant Review

KUHL Freeflex Rollup Pant Review

KUHL Freeflex Rollup Pant Review

The KUHL FREEFLEX ROLL-UP pant is a versatile, light-weight and comfortable women’s hiking pant that is well-suited for the trail and everyday wear. 

SIZING & FIT

Rating 4/5

The KUHL Freeflex Rollup Pant comes in waist sizes 0 to 16 and inseam sizes 30, 32, and 34. I love the versatility of the sizing options at Kuhl.

The sizes are very true to size. I usually wear a size 4 to 6 pant, weigh 125 lbs, and am 5’5”. I chose a size 6 with an inseam of 30 inches.

My only complaint about the fit of these pants is the waist height. I prefer higher rise waist pants because they keep my love handles and mom belly tucked in as much as possible. These pants sit lower around my waist, and I feel like they sag a bit at times because of that.  Luckily, there is a drawstring that prevents actual sagging. If you do not mind lower rise pants, then these pants deserve a 5/5 for size and fit.

 

Sulphur Creek Second Waterfall

COMFORT

Rating 4/5

These women’s hiking pants are extremely comfortable, soft, flexible, and light weight. This is my favorite material out of any of pants that I hike in. They adapt to my every move. The material is 50% polyester and 50% new polyester. They remain comfortable and flexible even when I use leggings under them in colder weather.

My only complaint about the comfort is the low rise, which I explained in the sizing and fit section. I would wear these pants more often for day-to-day wear if they were a bit higher rise. I wonder if I had an inseam of 32 inches instead of 30 if would have helped with this.

 

Sulphur Creek Second Waterfall

DURABILITY

Rating 5/5

The KUHL Freeflex Rollup Pant are holding up great so far for me. A lot of my hiking consists of red rocks, along with climbing up whatever rock looks fun with my kids, which means I am consistently maneuvering over rough surfaces. Although breathable and thin feeling, these pants are proving themselves in durability as well.  They also provide SPF 50+ protection and water resistance.

I tested the water resistance by letting almost a cup of water sit on the pants for 20 minutes. There wasn’t any moisture that leaked through until I scrunched the pants with my hand in a fist at the end of the trial. 

 

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POCKETS

Rating 4/5

There are six awesome pockets on the Kuhl Freeflex Rollup Pant. My kids are constantly asking me to hold their rocks they find on hikes so the many pockets help me carry them all. 

The side and back pockets have a snap to keep items secure and are barely large enough to fit my Samsung Galaxy S22. Larger phones probably won’t fit which is the reason I ranked the pockets as a 4/5 instead of a 5/5. 

There are also two front pockets without snaps that are medium depth. 

Kuhl Weekndr Tight Pockets
Kuhl Weekndr Tight Pockets

COLOR 

Rating 4/5

The Freeflex Roll-up Pant come in nine earthy colors, which is a good variety of colors to choose from. I have the antique gold pants. In the photos online the color looks mustard-like. However, I feel like they are more brown than yellow in real life, which was a little disappointing. However, I think that most outdoorsy people would like this color. Honestly, I feel like a park ranger when I wear them, which is fine, but I probably would prefer the Ganache or Rainstorm colors.

SEASON

Rating 5/5

Because these hiking pants are light, breathable, and loose they can be used for layering in cold temperatures and worn alone in the heat because of the option to roll the pants into capris. They are a great all season hiking pant.

Winter: We visited Moab, Utah on a cold weekend when the temperature was only 25 degrees. I wore some leggings under these pants and I was comfortable and warm the entire hike. Since the material is flexible and breathable, they worked great over a tight warm legging and added extra breathability that helped keep me warm and comfortable.

Summer: These pants are great in the summer because they are comfortable and breathable and keep the legs protected from the sun, bites, and brushing up against plants.  You can also roll these up into a capri-style pant if you choose.

Fall/Spring: Great full-length hiking pant for spring and fall hiking. Waterproofing will keep you protected in the rain.

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PROS vs. CONS

Pros

  • Super comfortable and flexible material
  • Light-weight and breathable
  • Water resistant
  • Lots of pockets
  • Can layer with leggings in colder weather   
  • Can change to capri length in hot weather           

Neutral

  • Lower-rise waist 

Cons

  • Larger phones may not fit in pockets

ABOUT

Hi, I’m Corrine! I’m an outdoor enthusiast and mother of four.

My goal is to inspire you to get outside and create your own amazing memories as a family. Life is precious and there are too many adventures to be had to spend life on the couch or in front of a screen.

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SIZING & FIT

Rating 5/5

Sizing options range from XS to XL with a 29-inch inseam. I am 5’5” and 125 lbs. I got a size S. My pair fit perfect. The skinny pant style is form fitting enough without showing too much.

COMFORT

Rating 4/5

The material of the KUHL Weekendr Tight is flexible and comfortable and adapts to your movement. The material is breathable and moisture wicking. They are great for hiking or everyday wear. 

When I initially tried the pants on, I could feel the inseams on the inside. These inseams bothered me for a few minutes, and I worried about it, but I did not notice them at all while hiking. However, if you are one who is bothered with feeling internal seams these might not be the pants for you. There are several areas of breathable material sewn in which creates breathability.

 

Sulphur Creek Second Waterfall

DURABILITY

Rating 5/5

The Weekendr Tight is made of a durable material that is also water resistant. The main fabric is 76% Nylon, 9% Polyester, 15% Spandex and the breathable areas are 96% Polyester and 4% Spandex. These pants are holding up well for me. They have rubbed against jagged rocky surfaces without any resulting blemish or compromise in material.

I ran water in a sink over the main fabric for about 20 seconds and moisture did not penetrate the inside of the pant. The breathable area does allow water in. The breathable areas of the pants are built in both outer legs and run the entire length of the pant. There are two other smaller areas above and below each knee, and around the waist.

POCKETS

Rating 4/5

There are two back open pockets with no zippers that hold my Samsung Galaxy S22. About an inch of the phone sticks out from my back pockets. The back pockets are tight enrough that I haven’t been worried about it falling out while hiking. There are two front smaller pockets with zippers that are not big enough for a smart phone. There are no side pockets.

 

Kuhl Weekndr Tight Pockets

COLOR OPTIONS

Rating 3/5

The KUHL Weekendr Tight only comes in two color options: Carbon (gray) and black. I have the carbon color which I like a lot because of the versatility. I would love to see these pants in additional colors. 

 

SEASON

Rating 4/5

These are great hiking pants to wear in during the spring and the fall, between 40 to 75 degrees F, according to my temperature liking. I wore them while hunting for a Christmas tree in 30-degree F weather and I was a bit cold. Conversely, I think they might be a little too heavy for hiking in the heat of summer months with anything over 80 degrees F. 

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PROS vs. CONS

Pros

  • Zipper front pockets
  • Comfortable with breathable mesh-like material
  • Water resistant
  • Durable
  • Legging style does not get snag on trees/bushes/plants while hiking                  

Cons

  • Inner seams are felt when wearing initially (for me)
  • No side pockets
  • Phone sticks out of back pockets 

ABOUT

Hi, I’m Corrine! I’m an outdoor enthusiast and mother of four.

My goal is to inspire you to get outside and create your own amazing memories as a family. Life is precious and there are too many adventures to be had to spend life on the couch or in front of a screen.

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