Are you looking for a good pair of pants for all your outdoor adventures such as hiking and trekking? Then be sure to read on because in this Kühl pants review we are testing the convertible outdoor pants from Kühl. After years of adventuring all over the world, we know exactly which aspects we are looking for in a trekking pants. The last couple of months we’ve reviewed 2 models from Kühl: the “Freeflex pants” and the Renegade™ Cargo Convertible.
In this post we discuss our findings on the Renegade™ Cargo Convertible pants. Want to know more about the “Freeflex” pants? Read all about it in this post!
We thought there could be no better terrain to test these pants than in its home front: the United States of America. Kühl is a big outdoor brand from the U.S. We packed our bags and flew to California. The starting point of a 3-week road trip through the pristine nature of several American states. No better opportunity to extensively test the pants here and base the Kühl pants review on it!
The pants legs of the Renegade Convertible Cargo are zip-off so they can be worn as shorts in nice weather. The zippers are neatly concealed in the design of the pants so they are less noticeable. Kühl has a patent on this system.
Well protected from the sun (UPF 50+)
The pants protect your skin from harmful UV light with factor 50+.
Cargo
No shortage of storage space on your adventures. The pants are equipped with no less than 6 pockets, 4 of which can be closed with velcro (thigh pockets and back pockets).
Recco
In the right thigh pocket is a “Recco” reflector processed. However, you see nothing of this reflector and do not even notice that it is there. In case of emergency, rescue services worldwide can locate you more easily this way in dense or snowy areas.
Adjustable trouser leg
At the bottom of the trouser legs, you can narrow the width of the leg so that you can perfectly match your hike shoes.
Zip-off trouser leg
The trouser legs can be unzipped at the bottom to make them easier to pull over your hiking boots. You can do this, for example, when you turn the pants into shorts using the Stealth zip-off system.
In total we took 4 different outdoor pants on our trip (also from other brands). And it must be said… mainly only one has been worn. Already after the first day we were completely sold on the Kühl Convertible Cargo Renegade pants.
Comfort, comfort, comfort… the Kühl Renegade pants are so comfortable that you almost don’t want to take them off. Of course that’s a problem when you only have one with you on a 3 week trip ;). Wash them once in a while or just take a second one in a different color.
Since the temperatures during our trip were often high, we can make good use of the Zip-off system. Such a handy 4 seasons pants that you are prepared for any type of weather. 2 for the price of 1!
If you wear the Kühl Renegade™ Cargo Convertible as shorts, they come just above your knee and have a fairly snug fit with a modern look.
When the weather gets colder or the temperatures drop you can easily zipper up the 2 trouser legs. The pants are then slightly wider at the bottom but still slightly centered. Personally, the trouser legs could have been a bit more centered. Although this would probably be less convenient when unzipping the trouser legs over the hike shoes
The pants are also lightweight.
The comfort of these pants is defenitlty the highlight of our Kühl pants review!
How does the fabric of the pants feel?
The fabric of the pants feels like high quality. Even though the fabric is 95% nylon, you do not get a synthetic feeling when wearing the pants. The feel of the fabric on the skin is very nice. 5% spandex ensures that the pants have enough “stretch” for extra comfort.
The thickness of the fabric (170 GSM) is thick enough to protect your legs when hiking through bushes or low vegetation. That said, it can certainly take a beating and the rougher trails too!”
What can I use these pants for?
The Kühl Renegade™ Cargo Convertible is ideal for hiking or multi-day treks through all types of terrain. The zip-off trouser legs allow you to tackle any type of weather and you will always be well prepared.
You can use these pants all year round in all 4 seasons.
What about the price/quality?
This may not be the cheapest option when you are looking for a new pair of hiking pants. But looking at the quality, features and capabilities of these pants, we can really say that the price-quality ratio is very good.
Also when we make the comparison with other brands in the same category, these pants from Kühl are even cheaper than its competitors.
Are you looking for a new pair of pants for your hikes, hikes or other outdoor adventures? Then the Kühl Renegade™ Cargo Convertible will not disappoint you. We have become big fans of these pants and they have a permanent place in our suitcase on future adventures in the outdoors! You can buy them directly from the Kühl website and have them delivered at home.
Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions regarding our Kühl Renegade™ Cargo Convertible review.
Hi, I’m Manou, founder of GPXadventures.com which grew from my passion for outdoor sports and adventure travel. Growing up, I developed a deep love for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and exploring the great outdoors. I started this website as a way to share my knowledge, insights, and tips with like-minded individuals. My goal is to help others discover the joys of the outdoors and to encourage them to pursue their own adventures in nature.
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Hi, I’m Manou, founder of GPXadventures.com. My goal is to help others discover the joys of the outdoors and to encourage them to pursue their own adventures. #Livetheunknown
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Great review, thanks for the insights! Will buy myself a new pair of Kühl pants for my upcoming trip.
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