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Browse all Marmot pants →Marmot Men's Trailway UPF 50 Hiking Pants - Long in Dark Steel
The verdict
Fit
Expect the same relaxed hiking cut as the standard Trailway pants, with extra inseam length built in rather than requiring alterations.
Quality
Same UPF 50, trail-oriented construction as the rest of the line, so durability should be consistent with the standard-length pants.
Is the price fair?
$95 matches the standard and short versions, fair since the only change is inseam length.
Best for
Taller hikers who want the Trailway pant's protection without hemming.
Care
Machine wash cold and skip fabric softener to protect the UPF rating.
Fit check: Marmot
True to sizeOwners report Marmot fits true to size overall, with the rain pants and some bottoms running slightly roomy.
On the core jackets, retailer fit data is one-sided: every Zappos sizing respondent for the PreCip rated it true to size, with owners noting room for a light layer underneath and some deliberately going up a size only to fit bulky mid-layers. Sizing-guide roundups agree that Marmot jackets typically run true to size and track other American outdoor brands. The soft spot is bottoms: CleverHiker's PreCip Eco rain pants review says the fit runs slightly big and suggests sizing down, and owner feedback on shorts and sweatpants echoes a somewhat generous cut. Cuts also skew trimmer on athletic-fit styles, so per-item reviews are worth a glance on slim-labeled pieces.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size in jackets and tops (go up one only if you layer heavily); consider sizing down in the rain pants and other roomy bottoms.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Marmot PreCip Jacket Reviews — Zappos · Do Marmot Jackets Run Small Or Big? — FabricFits · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Pants Review — CleverHiker · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Jacket Review — CleverHiker
What owners report about Marmot pants
Reviewers who've worn Marmot's technical pants across multiple seasons describe them holding up well over time: one reviewer's higher-end waterproof pant still "looked as good as new" after six months of frequent trail use in Hawaii, including several falls, crediting sealed seams and scuff-guard reinforcement. At the budget end of the line, the PreCip Eco rain pants are described as tough enough to hold up against rough terrain and frequent use, though reviewers note they demand more care to avoid punctures or abrasions than heavier-duty rain pants and aren't as indestructible as premium options.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the durable, seam-sealed construction, saying pants have come through repeated falls and rough trail use looking essentially new.
- Watch out for
- The budget PreCip Eco pants are described as more prone to punctures and abrasion than heavier-duty rain pants, plus noisier fabric and clunky velcro waist adjustments.
- Sizing
- One reviewer found the PreCip Eco pants ran slightly big and recommended sizing down.
About Marmot's pants line as a whole. Sources: Marmot Mitre Peak Pant Review: MVP Rain Pant for Hiking, Climbing, Soggy Adventures | GearJunkie · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Pants Review | CleverHiker
