The Kuhl Radikl Outsider Pants are the ‘extra features version’ of the original Radikl Pant I reviewed here. On top of the normal Radikl features of a lightweight and durable pair of pants with special stretch panels for extra comfort and ‘give’ around the leg and joints areas it also has seven pockets ( including thigh zipper ones that avoid ‘that cargo pant look’ and a wide comfortable waistband these are just as useful on the trail as they are in a workshop. The bonus with the Outsider pant is the waterproof dyna waxed finish, adjustable leg cuffs to tighten round ankle boots and large zipper pockets on your thighs with a very useful inner pocket to hold smaller items like headphone cases within a larger pocket. All in all if you spend more time outside than inside I would say the Outsider version is worth the extra money.

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Fabric

The Radikl Outsider Pant is made from a cotton blend with dynawax which makes them windproof and waterproof.

Fit and Colors

There is only one fit option for the Outsider whereas the standard Radikl has a tapered and klassik option. the klassik and the tapered. There are also various options for leg and waist and I found they came in true to size. There is also 4 different color options.

Pockets

These trousers have 8 big pockets (one more than the standard Radikl) which include the set up you would expect from a pair of jeans but with a generous side pocket for an EDC carry knife as well as very large thigh pockets that are zipped that mount on the front rather than the sides so you look less ‘cargo pant geeky’. The three zipped pockets have waterproof rubber zip closings to help with waterproof design.

Comfort and Design

If you look closely you’ll see strips of a stretch fabric along the outer leg and around the knees and groin area to give the pant more stretch where its needed if you are being active in them. I’ve already raved about the articulated design of Kuhls pants in the past and this addition of stretch as well makes these even more comfortable. In addition the Outsider version has zipper strips down the leg to allow you to vent and cool the pants more easily.

Gripes

None. At this price point I’m hard pushed to think of anything I’d change.

Verdict

The Kuhl Radikl Outsider Pants are the ‘extra features version’ of the original Radikl Pant I reviewed here. On top of the normal Radikl features of a lightweight and durable pair of pants with special stretch panels for extra comfort and ‘give’ around the leg and joints areas it also has seven pockets ( including thigh zipper ones that avoid ‘that cargo pant look’ and a wide comfortable waistband these are just as useful on the trail as they are in a workshop. The bonus with the Outsider pant is the waterproof dyna waxed finish, adjustable leg cuffs to tighten round ankle boots and large zipper pockets on your thighs with a very useful inner pocket to hold smaller items like headphone cases within a larger pocket. All in all if you spend more time outside than inside I would say the Outsider version is worth the extra money.

About KUHL

BORN IN THE MOUNTAINS^®

KÜHL’s story as an independent brand began in the snow-covered peaks of the Wasatch Mountains. Relentless weather and challenging conditions taught us that if you’re courageous, remain humble, stay hungry, are kind to your community, then the independents will thrive. We don’t have shareholders or VC investors. Our livelihood depends on you and your satisfaction with our product. We never forget it.

WE WORK AS HARD AS YOU DO

We’re all trying to work efficiently: articulated knees, gussets, stretch panels, reinforced pockets, and cuffs–we want you to feel the durability and long life. We design KÜHL clothing to move and keep up with you.

FUELED BY INDEPENDENCE

As a privately held company, we prize our freedom to choose and remain true to our ethics. Our goal is simple: source responsibly, provide a higher quality of living for all involved, and make the best damn