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The 13 Best Men's Travel Pants in 2023, According to Style Editors
Wear them wherever the journey takes you.
WHETHER YOU'RE back in the office, working from home, or catching spring break flights, when it comes to dressing yourself these days, chances are you’d still like to put comfort front and center.
This is especially true when your work life has some degree of commuting involved. There are few things as discouraging as starting—or even ending—your day feeling uncomfortable in your clothes. And the worst part? Arriving at your destination looking disheveled. If showing up in sweatpants or joggers won’t do, but wearing chinos on a long trek leaves your lower half feeling suffocated, that’s where the best men's travel pants come into play. Thanks to a number of menswear brands devoting more time and capital into creating their own technical fabrics, travel pants are comfortable, durable, functional and even as stylish as our favorite dress pants.
No matter the outing, this double-duty wardrobe item is set to change the way you dress forever, so get scrolling to find the best travel pants for men right down below.
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Pros
- Very durable
- Modern cut
Cons
- Drawstring makes it look more casual
Created using Vuori’s Dura Terra ripstop fabric that features two way stretch, these lightweight pants with a 33-inch inseam are issued with a gusset for extra roominess. Their modern and slim-fit cut lets you dress them up or down as you please.
| Fabric | 50% Lyocell, 47% Cotton, 3% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS to XXL |
Gap Cargo Pants with GapFlex
Gap Cargo Pants with GapFlex
Pros
- Wide range of sizes
- Stretch waistband
- Cargo pockets for extra storage
Cons
- Not as durable as other selections
Sure, cargo pants fell out of fashion in the last couple of years, but with the emergence of the gorpcore trend embracing all things utilitarian, it’s safe to say they’re back—and looking better than ever.
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| Fabric | 98% Cotton, 2% Lycra |
|---|---|
| Colors | 3 |
| Sizing | Waist: 28 to 42 in, Insesam: 28 to 36 in |
L.L. Bean Venture Stretch Five-Pocket Pants
L.L. Bean Venture Stretch Five-Pocket Pants
Pros
- Water repelant
- Abrasion resistant
Cons
- Smallest size stops at 30W
A pair ideal for anyone who spends an equal amount of time at the office as they do in the great outdoors—and travels tons to get there. These stretchy and hard-wearing L. L. Beans can repel water yet still offer ample smartness for business days.
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| Fabric | 96% Nylon, 4% Spandex |
|---|---|
| Colors | 7 |
| Sizing | Waist: 30 to 44 in, Inseam: 29 to 34 in |
Everlane The Performance Traveler Chino
Everlane The Performance Traveler Chino
Pros
- Elastic wasistband
- Invisible zipper pockets
- Elastic ankle bands
- Quick Drying
Cons
- Not as many inseam sizing options
This slim-fit travel trouser has all the hallmarks of your go-to office chinos, but with twice the functionality and comfiness factors. Made in a four-way stretch fabric, it includes an elastic waistband and a hidden zipper pocket.
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| Fabric | 94% Cotton, 6% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Sizing | Waist: 28 to 40 in, inseam: 30 to 32 in |
| Colors | 4 |
Madewell Slim Jeans in Leeward Wash: COOLMAX® Denim Edition
Pros
- Looks like regular jeans
- Excellent breathability
- Fair Trade certified construction
Cons
- Runs small
Madewell developed their COOLMAX denim blend to be far more breathable, flexible, and comfortable than regular 100% cotton denim. All three of these properties make them an ideal travel pant. You get the look and function of a good pair of jeans that feel as comfortable as track pants.
| Fabric | 75% Cotton, 23% Polyester, 2% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Color | 1 |
| Sizing | Waist: 28 to 44, inseam: 28 to 44 |
Roark Men's Layover 2.0 Pants
Pros
- Board short style drawstring waist
- Zipper side pockets
- Button flap back pockets
Cons
- Not as durable as other picks
Roark’s travel pants are constructed from a blended stretch canvas and feature a ventilated back yoke-mesh panel. Then there are all the compartments: two large zipped front pockets with inner storage sleeves, two buttoned back pockets, and a super-handy stash pouch at the rear for your phone.
| Fabric | 70% Cotton, 26% Nylon, 4% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Colors | 6 |
| Sizes | 28 to 30 |
Columbia Men's Flex ROC Pants
Columbia Men's Flex ROC Pants
Columbia’s Flex ROC Pants in a regular fit look just as relaxed in town as they do on a hiking trail. Add to the mix the brand’s Omni-Shade sun protection and multi-purpose pockets and you’re good to go pretty much anywhere.
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| Fabric | 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Colors | 6 |
| Sizing | Waist: 30 to 34 in, inseam: 30 to 34 in |
Pros
- Flex fabric provides plenty of comfort
- Wrinkle resistant
Cons
- Not great for cold weather
Rhone hits the nail on the head with these wrinkle-resistant commuter bottoms that are made from the brand’s premium Flex-Knit fabric. Designed for today’s ever-connected professional, the pants also boast a media pouch for your phone and a security zipper pocket for your cardholder.
| Fabric | 100% Polyester |
|---|
Bonobos Extra Stretch Travel Jeans
Pros
- Plenty of sizes and styles
- Polished sillhouette
Cons
- Doesn't have as much stretch as other flex jeans
These jeans in an ultra-stretchy cotton merge the performance capabilities of the Bonobos name while maintaining the classic look of a staple pair of denims, making them a superb choice for stylish guys on the move.
| Fabric | 94% Cotton, 4% Polyester, 2% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Sizing | 28 to 36 |
| Colors | 7 |
Mack Weldon Radius Flex Pants
Mack Weldon Radius Flex Pants
Pros
- Weather resistant and insulating
- Sleek cut
Cons
- Ankle cuffs pill after a year
The brand that specializes in creating functional basics made good with these pants crafted from a high-tech fabric that’s built to brave the elements. The back-ribbed ankle cuffs and welt zip pockets are neat additions.
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| Fabric | 91% Polyester, 9% Spandex |
|---|
Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pants Warpstreme
Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pants Warpstreme
Pros
- Ultra breathable
Cons
- Not great for guys with bigger calves
An OG in the athleisure wave, Lululemon pays close attention to performance, functionality and comfort. These slim-fit stretch Commission pants are wrinkle-resistant and quick-drying, all while allowing easy movement for any and all activities.
| Fabric | 53% Elastomultiester, 47% Polyester |
|---|---|
| Colors | 14 |
| Sizing | Waist: 28 to 46, inseam: 28 to 37 |
Ben Sherman 24/7 Motion Stretch Slim Chino
Ben Sherman 24/7 Motion Stretch Slim Chino
Pros
- Incredibly comfortable
- Weather resistant
Cons
- Can feel flimsy compared to OG chinos
Old school chinos were reliable business casual staples, but didn't provide much comfort. A suite of forward thinking labels—Ben Sherman among them—have updated the chino with athleisure-friendly features: stretchy waistbands and water- and wrinkle-resistant fabrics that hold up in all types of conditions without sacrificing style.
| Materials | 95% nylon, 5% spandex |
|---|
Faherty Traveler Pant
Faherty Traveler Pant
Pros
- Extra soft
- Extremely durable
Cons
- Limited styles
With an elastic draw string waist, these travel pants from Faherty feel like wearing sweatpants. Bu if you've got the waist covered with your shirt it looks like you're wearing regular chinos. The unique fabric blend including cotton and plant based Lyocell is extra soft without sacrificing durability.
| Fabric | 50% Lyocell, 47% Cotton, 3% Elastane |
|---|---|
| Sizing | XS to XXL |
| Colors | 1 |
Why Trust us?
For the past two years, Men's Health's style team has vetted more than 50 men's traveler pants. Commerce editor Christian Gollayan judged traveler pants based on their comfort, versatility, and just how great they looked, and tested them at Men's Health's New York headquarters, and on his many cross-country flights. He's kept styles from Lululemon, Vuori, and Mack Weldon in wardrobe.
What to Look for
Fabric: The whole point of travel pants is that they should look like regular chinos or slacks while feeling like athletic pants when you're wearing them. They should be light weight, flexible, breathable. That means you want to look for fabric blend that has some stretch in it and at least half polyester or tencel fiber in the mix. Some brands will put cotton or wool in the mix to keep the business look and shape. The one thing to avoid is when brands go overboard with the stretch. If there is more than 10% elastin or spandex in the mix, your pants are going to look too casual and won't hold a proper shape.
Fit: Good travel pants should have a business-casual look. You want them to fit like a pair of cotton chinos or wool slacks. This means whatever style of fit you wear in those pants, you want the same fit in your travel pants. There may be a compulsion to go slimmer since it's a stretch pant. If you wear a straight leg chino, do get a slim fit travel pant. If you wear slim fit jeans, don't get a skinny fit travel jean. Stick to your go-to fit.
Look: A lot of brands have gotten into the travel pants game in the past few years which means there is a lot of variety in looks out there. It's important to remember that your travel pants are a replacement for regular pants and should look the part. Stick to traditional colors like Navy, Black, Gray, Olive, and Khaki. You want them to be versatile and understated. Avoid the aqua blues and dusty oranges.
Function:While travel pants should look like normal pants, their functionality is key. Comfort is the most important feature so try them on right away and make sure they're comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. You also want to make sure you have deep pockets because you need to cary stuff on the go and don't want to worry about anything falling out when you sit down.
As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
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