Early-season hunts and warm-water days tend to ask for pants that can take brush and still feel like almost nothing, and the PRO LT has been the pair we grab when the weather is mild but the cover is rough. The CORDURA nylon and polypropylene blend is the combination that works: it resists abrasion from thorns and briars, and the hydrophobic polypropylene means the fabric doesn’t hold water, so it dries fast after a creek crossing or a morning of dew-soaked grass. UPF 50+ protection has made long, sunny days easier on the legs.
The cut is built for moving. Articulated knees and a gusseted crotch have kept the pants out of the way on steep climbs and long strides, and the gripper waistband keeps a base layer or shirt tucked in without a belt. The zippered thigh pocket with its built-in stretch phone sleeve has become the spot for a phone, and the reinforced knife patch on the pocket takes the wear from a carried blade. The reinforced hem resists brush, the micro-cord hem cinch snugs the cuff against snakes and burrs, and the boot snap tab keeps the cuff from riding up over a boot. Suspender-compatible belt loops add one more option for comfort.
At $149.00, they’re priced as a premium lightweight pant, with Orvis’ 100% satisfaction guarantee behind them. Sizes run in even waists from 32 to 44 with inseams of 30″, 32″, and 34″, and they’re machine washable. These are meant for warm weather, so they’re not the pair for a cold sit. For hunters and anglers who want one tough, quick-drying pair of pants that works from upland prairies to backcountry creeks, the PRO LT is a strong pick.
