We worked for three years testing these weather-resistant outdoor trousers on four continents to get them right. Hard yards, but someone had to do them because most hunting trousers simply aren’t “fit for purpose” – pun intended.
For example, have you ever hunted with a mate who’s swishing along in baggy trou – blissfully unaware they sound like an 80’s icon in a shell suit? Then you get it. Less noise equals warm barrels.
That’s why we’ve cut the Forest Pants a bit slimmer. So, we also suggest you go one size up from your normal jeans size.
What else? Plenty of pockets, thigh vents for when you need to dump heat, articulated knees, removable knee pads, sturdy dry bum backside (much of hunting is sitting) and weather-resistant fabric. You may well have found your new favourite hunting, hiking and hanging out pants.
Looking for the women’s version? Slip into our Savannah pants here.
Natural Lifetime Warranty. Swazi garments are covered against faulty materials and workmanship for the garment's natural life.
The warranty does not cover:
Accidental damage
Improper care
Negligence
Normal wear and tear
Natural fading or material breakdown over time
Swazi may repair, replace, or decline a claim after assessment.
FLEECE REPAIRS
Applies only to repairable fleece fabric components.
Available for the garment's natural lifetime.
Damage from things like open flames/sparks may not be covered.
AEGIS® Waterproof Repairs
Rips or punctures to AEGIS garments can be repaired.
Repairs are chargeable and assessed individually.
Repair work is charged at NZ$80 per hour.
Swazi provides an estimate before work starts
Zip Repairs
Replacement zip costs vary by garment type:
Waterproof garments
Full zip: NZ$80
Half zip: NZ$65
Windproof garments
Full zip: NZ$60
Half zip: NZ$50
Wool garments
Zip replacement: NZ$80
Waterproof Reproofing
AEGIS waterproof garments can be reproofed for NZ$25.
Typical turnaround is around one week.
Product Details
Our quiet and durable outdoor trousers with articulated knees, removable knee pads, and a weather-resistant, reinforced backside. Perfect for hunting or hiking.
Key Features
These pants are a slim fit. Go up a size from your normal jeans.
Built in four-way stretch for serious comfort and freedom of movement
Water and mud-resistant
Two deep zippered side pocket
One back pocket
Thigh vents
Zippered and domed fly
Reinforced, water-resistant backside with soft, fleecy lining
Articulated knees
Knee pads (insert pocket inside the leg) //D-ring for keys, carabiner etc.
93%
of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
Quality
Rated 4 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Design
Rated 4 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Sizing
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large
Customer photos and videos
150 Reviews
Age Range
Size Purchased
Usual Size
Used For
JG
JC G.Reviewed by JC G., from New Zealand
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
35 - 44
Size Purchased
XL
Usual Size
XL
Used For
Camping
General Outdoors
Fishing
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted
Pants
Excellent quality, great fit, wife approves 😉
Loading...
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Design
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Sizing
Rated -2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large
Was this helpful?
RW
Roger W.Reviewed by Roger W., from New Zealand
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
65+
Size Purchased
XL
Usual Size
XL
Used For
General Outdoors
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted
Love my Forest pants
Very comfortable like the stretch and zips. But best of all love the padded knee pads. Means my old knees are comfortable when working in the garden and on my classic cars
Loading...
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Design
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Sizing
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large
Was this helpful?
SJ
Stuart j.Reviewed by Stuart j., from New Zealand
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
55 - 64
Size Purchased
M
Usual Size
L
Used For
Farming
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted
Stu
Warm and very comfortable
Loading...
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Design
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Sizing
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large
Was this helpful?
DM
Dion M.Reviewed by Dion M., from New Zealand
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
45 - 54
Size Purchased
M
Usual Size
M
Used For
Other
Hunting
General Outdoors
Hiking
Fishing
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted
Best pant ever
Tried lots of pants for work(wilding pines) but not many have cut the mustard, til theses!!
Super comfy not flappy warm but not too warm plus the knee pads, did I mention knee pads, wow didn't think I would like these but I have changed. An my knees love me for it lol.
Recommend these.
Loading...
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Design
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Sizing
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large
Was this helpful?
S`
Steve `.Reviewed by Steve `., from New Zealand
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
45 - 54
Size Purchased
2XL
Usual Size
XL
Used For
General Outdoors
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted
Forest Pants
Great pants, comfortable.
Purchased waist 38 (usually 36), sized one size up as advised on Swazi site - fitted comfortably except need a belt as slightly larger around the waist.
Loading...
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Design
Rated 5 out of 5
Poor
Excellent
Sizing
Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
We do have a Swazi shop right next door to Swazi HQ here in Levin, New Zealand.
We only sell our products through the very best retailers - we're very selective about who we have representing our gear! Find out where your nearest store is by clicking on the Swazi Stockists section or click here for the quick link.
What is the Swazi Warranty?
All Swazi garments are unconditionally warranted against faulty fabric and workmanship. We reserve the right to repair or replace at our discretion. We have a specific page for more details on our warranty and repairs and returns policies here.
Will I have to pay customs on an international order?
International customers are solely responsible for payment of all duties, import taxes and customs fees.
These fees are not included in the cost of shipping and we are unable to provide estimates of what this will cost as it will depend entirely on the garment and what charges your own government imposes.
Please check with your local customs agent for more details.
Can I change or cancel my order?
We process orders very quickly, which means in most cases, we can't make changes after an order has been placed. We definitely cannot make changes after we have sent a shipping confirmation email with a tracking link.
In saying that, if you have already placed an order and would like to cancel or change it, please email us service@swazi.co.nz or call 64 6 368 4822 within 2 hours of placing your order. We will do the best we can.
How do I know what size I need?
Every individual product page has a link to our size chart.
Be the first to know when we launch.
join the clan
By entering your email address and subscribing, you agree to receive marketing communications from Swazi You can opt out at any time.
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.