Is the REI Co-op Kids Trailmade Pants worth buying?

If your kid lives outside, these pants are basically an investment in your own sanity. Look, there’s no magic formula that makes kids stop destroying their clothes — trust me, I’ve tried reasoning with Rosie about it, and she just stares at me like I suggested she stop breathing. But buying gear that’s actually engineered for rough play means you’re not fighting a losing battle every laundry day. The brands that made the yes list above all share one thing: they were designed with movement and abuse in mind, not just appearance. My one practical piece of advice is to buy one pair first before stocking up — kids’ sizing and fit vary wildly, and the best pant in the world is useless if your kid refuses to wear it because it ‘feels weird.’ If you’ve found something that’s survived your own little wrecking ball, I’d genuinely love to hear about it in the comments. Rosie is always in the market for new field-test subjects, and I’m always in the market for clothes that last longer than a season. We’re in this together, parents.

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