As the name suggests, hiking trousers are ideal for long hikes, but are just as useful for fishing or leisure activities, as they're versatile and comfortable. Hiking trousers - made of artificial fibres - are robust and hard-wearing, and when mixed with polyester and wool are light, breathable and moisture-wicking. A good pair of hiking trousers move with your legs and resistant to wind, rain and dirt. They should also have enough pockets to stuff, making a backpack unnecessary for shorter hikes: two front and back pockets and often two relatively large pockets on the thighs.