[A must-see for mountain lovers] Review of Workman 2025 Spring/Summer New "Premium Super Water-Repellent Soft Shell Trek Light Pants": Smooth and comfortable, easy to move around, and the design is great. A book left to you from running to hiking

Workman's trekking pants have finally evolved to this extent

Workman products are often surprised by the balance between cost and performance, and items that will surprise you in the spring and summer of 2025 have been released.

The new 2025 " Premium Super Water-Repellent Soft Shell Trek Light Pants a spring/summer version of Premium Super Water-Repellent Soft Shell Trek Pants released in autumn and winter last year Trekking pants offer a total of four characteristics: performance, comfort, design, and price. Like the autumn and winter version, these pants are also the same the Outdoor Gearzine development cooperation item , and this time we have been asked to fill in as many ideals as possible.

I'm scared of myself because I'm not too surprised about the things that happen every time, but this item also receives change for 2,000 yen (1,900 yen) and is very cost-effective. With just one pair, these are all-purpose pants that can be used to do everything from everyday running to hiking. We'll bring you a review right away.

Main features of premium ultra water-repellent soft shell Trek light pants

Premium Ultra Water-Repellent Soft Shell Trek Light Pants (hereinafter referred to as Trek Light Pants) is made from an original material developed in collaboration with a water-repellent chemical manufacturer. This material maintains water-repellent power even after approximately 100 washes, and has a high moisture permeability of 70,000g/m²/24h, but also has stretchability.

It has a clean silhouette with a slightly tapered look towards the hem, and there is a zipper at the hem, making it easy to put on and take off. In addition, there is a dot reflector on the right hem, increasing visibility at night.

It has a simple design, with four pockets placed on the front and back, and a packable design that can be stored in the front right pocket. The waist has shirring, making it comfortable to wear without feeling oppressive. Furthermore, these pants can be used to improve the fit by using adjustable strings.

10 features installed in Trek Light Pants fabric

Recommended points

• Highly designed design that is easy to use in everyday life
• Light and comfortable to wear and fit
• Three-dimensional stitching and highly elasticity keep you from getting in the way of movement
• Highly water-repellent, repelling a little rain
• Breathability to escape stuffiness
• Packable design that can be stored in a pocket

Points that interest me

• Low durability due to the thinness of the fabric
• The waist is not buckle, just tied with elastic and simple string (exposed to the outside)

Main Specifications and ratings

Impressions used

A clean silhouette that gives it an outstanding comfort and fit

Model: Height: 176cm, wearing size L, navy colour

Trek Light Pants have a clean silhouette and a simple design that makes it easy for anyone to match with them. Many clothing has a brand logo placed so that you can easily see the brand, but Trek Light Pants only have a small tag in the front pocket. At first glance, it doesn't really seem like a Workman, and the silhouette is comparable to trekking pants from other outdoor brands.

A small, one-point tag in your pocket

The clean silhouette like jogger pants is not too sporty and doesn't look sloppy, and comes in three colors: black, navy, and mocha, and the calm colors make it a great everyday wear.

There are shirrings on the waist, so it will not fall off without tying the string. Even if it's loose, if you tie the adjustment string firmly, it will fit well even on intense exercise such as running.

Waist shirring and adjustable string

However, on the other hand (I think there are limits to price), it can be said that it is too simple. It would have been even better if possible to make it less likely to loosen with a buckle and easier to tighten, or at least have the strings turned on the inside to make them less noticeable.

Functions that are safe for everyday use and in the mountains

There are four front and rear pockets, with zippered front pockets

Trek Light Pants have four pockets to match the front and back, and the inside of the pocket is made of mesh fabric, which also serves as ventilation. Some models have fewer pockets for outdoor use to reduce weight, but the same pockets as regular pants make them easy to wear, making them easy to wear not only in outdoor situations but also in everyday life.

The front pocket is zippered, making it convenient for storing small items you don't want to drop. You can rest assured even when you are in intense activities such as running.

The ribbed hem structure reduces flapping, and the zipper makes it easy to put on and take off, and when it gets hot while you're on the move, release the zipper for roominess and makes ventilation easier.

The zipper on the right also has a dot-shaped reflector for increased visibility at night.

A dot-shaped reflector on the left side of the zipper. It's not noticeable, but it feels like a particular design

Three-dimensional stitching and highly elastic fabric that does not interfere with movement

Highly elastic and does not interfere with movement

Materials that hinder movement during outdoor activities such as mountain climbing and hiking are not only stressful, but also risky due to limited range of motion. In particular, there are many cases where your feet are raised and lowered, so ease of movement is an absolute must-have when choosing pants.

In addition to being stitched in three-dimensional form, Trek Light Pants are highly stretchy and do not interfere with movement at all. During the field test, I tried out various situations, not only walking but also running, and trying to lift my legs up and cross rocks, but I didn't feel any stress at all.

Water repellent that can be repelled in some rain

The "three sacred treasures" for mountain climbing are backpacks, mountaineering boots, and rainwear. Since rainwear is an essential item, it is not a must-have to require waterproofing or water-repellent pants.

But what about real mountain climbing and hiking? That's not the case when you wear rainwear even if it rains lightly or a little. When walking through forests, even if it rains, the effect is small (depending on the degree of quality), and you may continue to walk as is. Trek Light Pants are water-repellent, so even if it rains while you are active, you can continue to stay active even if it rains a little.

When I dripped water, it was water repellent and it would not soak in unless it was applied with a strong pressure.

Trek Light Pants have water-repellent features and not waterproof. Therefore, in heavy rain or in situations where there is no blockage of rain on the ridge, you will need to wear rainwear. However, when you wear rainwear, you will still feel a certain amount of stuffiness and feel less comfortable, so pants that are water-repellent, like Trek Light pants, are useful in the mountains.

High breathability

When hiking or climbing, where long-term activities are the basics, you can greatly change whether you can walk comfortably depending on how you take measures against stuffiness. Basically, when it gets hot and stuffy, we take off the clothes to ventilate and adjust them, but the only thing that can be easily removed is the topic of clothing on the upper body, and it's not that much on the lower body.

When climbing or hiking, the muscles in the lower body are the most stressful, especially the strain on the quadriceps (mostly the thigh muscles). The quadriceps are the largest muscles in the human body, and heat is generated when stress is applied during action, so if you choose the wrong pants, it can cause overheating.

Trek Light Pants boast a high humidity permeability of 70,000g/m²/24h, making them less likely to get stuffy. This number is comparable (or surpasses) the high-end gear made by each outdoor brand, and it's surprising that pants that boast such performance will be returned for 1,900 yen.

I walked for several hours in the field while actually wearing it, and even in situations where the stress was constantly under heavy and heat, and sweating continued, there was very little stuffiness, and I didn't feel any stressful stuffiness or heat, and I was able to experience the moisture permeability when sweating caused the sweating.

Not only is it highly breathable, but it also has wind resistance, and it protects the wind, so windshell pants can be omitted depending on the situation, making layering simple. When we tested on the low mountains in early March, there was a wind blowing in the summit area, but wearing Trek Light pants allowed us to feel the temperature drop due to the wind.

The thickness of the fabric when walking around the rock yarn belt

These Trek Light Pants are impeccable and highly complete, but if I had to say, they are durable. When walking (climbing) a steep rocky ridge, it is necessary to be durable enough to prevent tearing even if rubbed against the rocks, but although Trek Light Pants have a ripstop structure, they are made of extremely thin fabric, so I felt it was unreliable to use them on mountains where there are many rocky and slurred areas. When you are climbing a rough trail with a rock-soled yarn belt, you can rest assured that sturdy pants are more comfortable.

Because the fabric is thin, it is used for three seasons, and is recommended to use it in environments where there are no rock twill belts, such as low mountains where the temperature does not drop below freezing.

Lightness

The author chose 3L, and the weight was 189g, measured. These extremely lightweight Trek Light Pants don't feel heavy when worn, and are suitable for hikers who want to walk lightly with UL equipment, as well as fast-punning and trail running.

The weight of 189g is no less than light pants from trail running brands or UL brands. The characteristics change depending on the material and thickness of the fabric used, so comparing weight alone is not enough, but after field testing, I felt that Trek Light Pants were not inferior in performance. Considering its elasticity, water repellency and breathability, these pants are also excellent in weight.

Packable design that can be stored in a pocket

Trek Light Pants can be stored in the front right pocket. When stored, it is 25cm x 15cm x 5cm, and the soft fabric allows for even more compression, making it easy to carry. The design is not only suitable for outdoor activities, but also for running and everyday wear, so if you can easily exercise by hiking, strolling, or on business trips, you can easily exercise by hiking Trek Light Pants.

Summary: These pants are heavy-use and have a comfortable fit, easy to move around in, and cost-effective!

It can be used in a wide range of fields, including hiking and mountain climbing, as well as outdoor activities that require mobility such as running and trail running, and everyday running. The simple design makes it easy to use in any situation, and are excellent pants that are sure to be worn with just one pair of Trek Light pants.

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Yosuke

People who act with just one backpack with the motto of "as light as possible" so that they don't get inconvenient.

From spring to autumn, I chase after char deep in the mountains and go fishing in the mountain stream. We walked the mountains in search of spectacular views that cannot be seen from the ground. Camping to be healed by the bonfire. Snowboarding is a floating mountain with a mountain of silver.

A freelance writer who has been enjoying the outdoors for over 20 years and enjoying the outdoors in his own way all year round. Based on my experience writing articles for more than dozens of outdoor web media, I will be sharing my own experiences and tools that I have been using.

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