12 Winter Travel Pants Under $50 at Amazon

Traveling in the winter requires pants that are warm and comfy but not too cumbersome or impractical to pack. Finding a material that’s optimally stretchy for lounging on a flight, thick enough to shield against winter weather, and won’t wrinkle or lose its shape can feel impossible, so we searched Amazon for the best cold weather-approved pants tried and tested by travelers themselves. 

From insulated joggers and fleece-lined leggings to cool cargo pants and dressy trousers, these Amazon best-sellers will keep you cozy on planes, snowy trails, city walkabouts, and cold evenings out. Read on for 12 of the best winter travel pants we found for under $50. 

Baleaf Fleece-lined Leggings

More than 8,000 people recommend these thermal leggings for warmth and comfort. The fleece lining adds some thickness, but reviewers say they aren’t too heavy or bulky. “I wore these pants every day on my recent trip to Iceland,” one shopper wrote. “[They] were comfortable, warm, and wind resistant. The pockets were so nice to have, too.”

Skechers Go Walk Pant

One of the best-selling travel pants at Amazon is from a sneaker brand. Skechers’ Go Walk Pants have over 7,400 five-star ratings, with reviewers calling them the “best pants ever.” They’re straight-legged with a slight boot cut and made from a blend of flexible nylon and spandex for serious stretchiness. “I wanted a pair of comfortable pants to wear on the plane to fly to Europe,” another shopper began. “I did wear them on the plane, but I also wore them all around Europe because they looked good and were just so comfortable for walking, sitting, etc.”

G Gradual Fleece-lined Joggers

These joggers have a layer of thermal insulation that keeps reviewers warm in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Shoppers say they’ve worn them snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, and on winter trips from Iceland to Alaska. People also love the pockets, which zip closed to keep your things secure on your hip while you’re out adventuring. They come in 25 colors.

Dokotoo Cargo Pants

For occasions that require something more stylish than sweatpants, these baggy Y2K cargo pants are a warm-but-cool alternative. One glowing review said, “I had to spend 14 hours — twice — in airports and on planes, and these pants were the perfect choice. They were extremely comfortable [and] had pockets to keep my boarding passes, I.D., credit card, and itinerary handy without having to go through my purse.”

Santiny Cotton Lounge Pants

They might feel like pajamas, but they look like “polished athleisure,” reviewers say. These relaxed, straight-leg sweats are conducive to exercising, stretching, hiking, or just vegging out, whether you’re in an airport lounge or at home. ”They are built like joggers but almost look dressy,” one shopper wrote. “I came back looking for more.”

Arctix Sarah Insulated Softshell Pants

These Arctix softshell snow pants keep people warm and dry on winter hikes, ski sessions, and other cold-weather adventures. They’ve amassed over 1,500 five-star ratings, including one from a shopper who said they fit the bill for “pants that I could walk, run, hike, and mess around in the snow in.” They continued, “I wore them to an alpine town and it got down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. I was toasty on the lower half of my body from these pants.” They come in short and tall sizes, and right now they’re 28 percent off.

The Gym People Joggers

With over 16,300 perfect ratings, these are some of the most popular joggers at Amazon. They are loved for their “plushy” thickness and versatility and “can be worn to the gym or even business casual,” said one shopper. They have a wide elastic waistband, hip pockets, and tapered ankles. Other reviewers have described them as “heavenly” and totally worth the hype.

Xiaoxuemeng Baggy Wide-leg Pants

Sweatpants have never looked cooler. These baggy bottoms remind reviewers of similar styles by Free People and Anthropologie. The material is 70 percent cotton with cozy ribbing and a bit of stretch. They’re loose and slouchy with patch pockets and a wrap design at the hem. “Want to look cute and put together while still being comfortable? These pants are my new fave,” wrote a reviewer. You can’t beat the under-$30 price, either.

Crz Yoga Ankle-length Athletic Pants

Great for much more than golf, these par-for-the-course athletic ankle pants are ultra-stretchy and stay wrinkle-free no matter how haphazardly you cram them into your suitcase. One reviewer called them the perfect work-play-lounge pant: “[They] can be pulled off as a dress pant with a cute loafer or bootie or can be worn casual with a sneaker.” This is the kind of versatility we all want in a travel pant, regardless of the season.

Lee Monroe Straight-leg Jeans

Denim is notoriously unfit for traveling in, but reviewers say these Lee jeans are an exception. They are not only suitable for long plane rides but also apparently for climbing and sliding down rocks. “These moved with me,” wrote a shopper who tested them on a desert trip. “They weren’t too hot, and they held up to my abuse.”

Yogipace Cropped On the Fly Pants

These ankle-length pants are part elastane, so you can expect plenty of stretch as you curl into your window seat on the plane or set out on a day of sightseeing. The material also makes them resistant to wrinkles. Travelers have worn them for everything from 10-hour flights to hiking in the Grand Canyon.

Funyyzo Wide-leg Trousers

Primed to become your go-to travel trousers, these wide-leg pants feature subtle pleating on the front and a chic cropped leg. “These were perfect for traveling in Amsterdam,” said one shopper. “We walked a ton and these pants were super cute and comfortable.” Some report that they tend to wrinkle, though, so make sure you pack a portable steamer.

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