Ziphers Hiking Pant - Pants Made For Women By Women
Obelisk At The Summit Of Guadalupe Peak Trail - Guadalupe Mountains
I'm one hiking-addicted outdoor enthusiast and enjoy hours if not days/weeks on the trails. And what I dread the most is not the difficulty of the hike or the time it will take me to reach the summit. I dread having to search for a secluded place to go potty with no skin-irritating plant life, insects in the vicinity, or especially in areas with little to no foliage, like at the summit of Guadalupe Peak Trail.
Most of the places I visit rarely have restrooms available. But, when you gotta go, you gotta go. What's a girl to do?
So when ZipHers asked me to test the Trailblazer 2.0 Pant, the full crotch zipper design pants that makes going potty outdoors easier, I jumped at the chance to try them on my hiking trip to the Guadalupe Mountains and Big Bend National Parks.
Designed to be worn sans undergarments, I did have my reservations and wondered about comfort and irritation of delicate areas.
But after hiking the Guadalupe Peak Trail, an 8-mile round trip trek with a 3000' elevation gain and a short scramble to the summit, I was absolutely amazed at how comfortable these pants are.
Then, heading to Big Bend National Park, I really put them to the test, scrambling the Grapevine Trail to Balanced Rock, hiking to the summit of Lost Mines, and traversing the Rio Grande River in the Santa Elena Canyon. And I can say ZipHers is now my favorite trail pant.
Not only are they comfortable enough to spend hours hiking the many diverse landscapes the national parks have to offer, but I also love the feel of the fabric.
And I can't get over the absolute ease and discretion at going potty on the trail. The unique zipper design allows me to easily duck behind a tree and use my PStyle without unbuttoning my pants. No more searching for that elusive secluded area so very very very far off-trail.
Plus the side cargo pocket is large enough to hold my phone, a Google Pixel 6 Pro with a 6.7” screen.
The material isn't noisy like some of the other water-resistant fabrics are, although after soaking in the hot springs and wading in the waste-deep waters of the Rio Grande, they did have a slight swishing sound as I walked back to the car. But by the time we made it back to our vehicle, my pants were almost dry, the swishing noise had subsided, and ready for another adventure.
For those that prefer to hike in leggings, Ziphers also have capris and full-length options available. And are just as comfortable as the pant.
Or try the Trailblazer shorts for hiking in warmer weather. All their products come with the same unique zipper design.
Wrapping Up
These pants and legging are a game-changer in women's hiking apparel. The unique zipper design makes going potty on the trail easy and discreet. And after spending 4 days hiking in these pants, I recommend them highly. ZipHers is an outstanding company with an exceptional product.
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