I purchased these for the sole purpose of hiking, and ended up wearing these 5 days in a row while hiking in Tuolomne Meadows last September. I brought other pants with me, but after wearing these the first day, they became my "go to" pants. The stretchy fabric allowed for unrestricted movement, and the waistband was soft and comfortable. Because of the dark color, they did not show dirt easily. Dust could be easily brushed off at the end of the day. They were light enough that I didn't feel hot in them and the fabric was comfortable against my skin. I would highly recommend these for hiking and camping!