Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers

I love these pants. They are not nearly as hot as I thought they would be, due to the ventilated fabric in the crotch and inner thigh, and the side vents. I got them to use for hunting where I will be off trail in brush, which is right around the corner. These pants seem like they will work well for this purpose. Mobility is great, and I love all the features. The cinching cuffs and the hook that attaches to boot laces will help to keep brush and grass out of the legs of the pants, pretty much taking the place of gaiters. The ability to wax the lower legs and butt will be great for hiking and sitting in wet grass. These could even function well as ski pants with a base layer. Plus, they look great. Only cons are that there is no back pocket for a wallet, and there is a little too much fabric in the lower leg, which can cause a swishing sound when rubbing while walking. I’m hoping that goes away as they are broken in.

Right out the gate let me say I love these pants. I wear roughly (depending on the brand) 36W 32/33L . I bought the 52 regular pants. They fit great. just enough space that my outdoor belt tightens them up but not so loose as to feel like they will sag. They are a little long for me, but I would rather have them a bit on the longer side than short. They have a great ankle cinch so you can just tighten them up around your boots and allow the material to gather a small amount at the bottom.Now, to my question: What are you looking for? You really need to ask yourself this question. In all my reading and outdoor research as well as gear selection I have decide there are really two different sections of gear planning. One way to approach this is as a hiker. My best friend always thinks this way. He always wants the lightest gear he can get and considers some of my selections unwise due to weight. Which is a reasonable approach because you do have to live with the pack you load. The other angle is what I would call "bushcraft" or just plain out camping. In a camping situation you are primarily setting up "home" in the back country; in hiking you are primarily traveling through the back country.Now I know there will be a bit of both on most any trip. But you need to know what your main goal is. I am currently gearing up for a January camping trip here in lower Michigan. Definitely going to be cold. For this trip we won't be hiking super far (4 miles) but we will be camping in and hanging out most of the next day before loading up and heading back home. Just a simple overnight trip; but our focus is really camping. I have been building out this gear list knowing that I am carrying some heavy stuff that I wouldn't take on a hiking trip such as larger pots/pans, extra sleep mat for raised R-value, and possibly hatchet (which I wouldn't bother with on a hiking trip where you mostly just cook over a micro hiking stove). This is not the same packing list I will have for a hiking trip we are doing in late spring. For that I will have basic camp gear but I also have to outfit for day hikes we will do from our campsite.I feel like too many people think you have to choose one perspective or the other. I simply have some gear that will only come out in winter and some gear that will only come out in summer. I try to pick things that can do both as much as possible but I have accepted that if I want to have camping and hiking as a hobby i need to invest a little into gear that may only be good for one and not the other. You can certainly merge the two and just have one single setup but for my own sanity and comfort I am willing to drop a few extra dollars and curate my load out to the type of trip it is.In my opinion these pants are great for Bushcraft/camping. They are tight weave and a little stiff for the ease of hiking gear. I won't wear these on a summer hike. But for camping out or outdoor chores these are tough pants to keep me protected. The pocket designs are great too. Some pants have front of thigh pockets that ride goofy; these are perfectly situated as more of a side carry. They don't have butt pockets so if that is something you really want watch for that. The pockets are deep and I love the side handle carry through pouch (drop a hatchet handle through). So, know that these are awesome pants, but not for every task.

I know these are some of the best quality pants for outdoor activities. I know...but I ended up with a pair of $200 pants that don't fit me. Pay attention to size chart. I wear a 32-36 normally. I should have bought a 34 or maybe even a 36 in waist size!

Enjoying these pants so far. Length is a little long even for me at 6ft which is fine since they'll stay over your boots. Fit is more like regular jeans and not baggy. Got size 48 and is spot on with 32us. Worn out camping and hiking multiple times and the G1000 definitely holds up.

Great pants. Heard a lot about them before I bought and they definitely don't disappoint! Excellent fit, not too loose or baggy. Fabric is super durable and abrasion resistant. They repell moisture well without waterproofing which I haven't done yet.

I am 6' and about 165 pounds - I purchased Euro 46 or US 30"-31" in regular length. Figure out your waist size AND the length. Fjällräven makes short, regular and long. Also - Vidda pro pants come vented and regular. Vented has a stretch material crotch and zippers on both outer thighs for ventilation. Pro regular does not and has a slightly different pocket configuration. Make sure you know which one you are ordering.I wear them any day of the week - not just hiking. They are also excellent for travel day. Keeps your wallet, passport and boarding pass in the front under a snap-close pocket for easy access through security and for boarding. In addition, they are more difficult for a pickpocket to get through in the big cities. These pants also have boot hooks at the bottom for serious terrain and you can close them around your boots at the cuffs. Again, top quality and will not disappoint. Don't waste your time or money on cheap Chinese junk. If you are serious, these are worth the money. These are top quality pants and will not disappoint.

I found the size charts on Fjallraven’s website to be accurate and was very happy with the sizing and fit. The material also seems very durable.However, after four months of what I would call “light, infrequent use,” the button has loosened to the point of nearly popping off. This was very disappointing given the high cost and supposed high quality of these pants. Poor craftsmanship on one of the most essential pieces.