Rab Hueco Pants

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The fact that our tester was willing on more than one occasion to wear his Rab Hueco Pants instead of a pair of shorts during this summer’s sweltering heat is a testament to their comfort. In fact, the Hueco’s lightweight versatility almost runs counter to notion that this gear comes from a UK manufacturer presumably more familiar with Scottish Highland squalls than triple-digit heat and humidity. However, the Hueco performed admirably as the go-to camp attire at a weekend music festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains, not to mention on day hikes and short commuter bike rides (hell, they even made an appearance at a tony Georgetown Independence Day brunch, on one of the hottest days of the year amidst D.C.’s summer blackout). Plentiful and ample pockets, including one off the right thigh, offer room to stash incidentals and snacks, while the hems can be tightened via cords should you need to keep out crud or other nasties. A small measure of spandex (3 percent) with the polyester provides the right measure of stretch, and the fabric dries quickly should things turn foul.  The one knock our tester had is that the front hip pockets can feel a little tight to access in those instances when you’re in a rush to extract some item. The fit for these pants is quite slender, too, so keep that in mind when ordering.