These Comfy Travel Pants Are 54% Off at Athleta

There are few things as annoying during travel as uncomfortable pants, from a waistband that digs in painfully to a lack of pockets for stashing earbuds or a boarding pass. But the right pair of travel pants makes a trip so much easier. Just take it from my mom, a frequent traveler who in the past few months has spent more time out of town than at home. Her secret for staying comfy is that she’s a huge fan of combining fashion and function. Her go-to travel uniform? The Athleta Endless Pant.

On a recent family trip to Mexico, I was amazed to see her stopped not once, but twice, by fellow travelers in the airport to ask where her pants were from. (And apparently, this is an everyday occurrence when she wears them.) While they have a more elevated look, these pants are “as comfy as sweats” thanks to the stretchy recycled polyester and spandex fabric, my mom reports. Best of all, they’re up to 54 percent off right now in mauve.

Athleta Endless Pant

A thick waistband provides comfort and support for a long day of travel, a relief for any traveler but especially for pregnant or postpartum people. The side pockets are perfect for stashing your phone, earbuds, or boarding pass — and since they have zippers, you can even safely stash your ID while going through the TSA line. Though my mom always has a trusty bottle of anti-wrinkle spray on hand, she still adores that the Endless Pant doesn’t wrinkle in her suitcase. 

She also loves that she can dress these versatile pants up or down: In the airport, she pairs them with a casual tee and zip-up jacket, but when she gets to her final destination, it’s easy to swap her top out for a nicer sweater or blouse. Plus, the lightweight material is cool enough for hotter climates, yet still warm enough for chilly airports.

Athleta Endless Pant

Other Athleta shoppers agree with her review. One owner, who called these the “perfect pant for travel,” appreciated that they’re “easy to wash” and don’t take up much room in your bag, while another buyer added that the pants are “very comfortable” on “long” flights. Several shoppers even commented that they looked “professional” enough to wear to work.

Available in neutrals like olive, chocolate brown, and abalone gray, the Athleta Endless Pant also comes in a pleasant light mauve color, which is currently 54 percent off in select sizes. But if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly alternative, I found five similar styles I know my mom would also rock.

More Comfy Travel Pants:

Libin Lightweight Quick-Dry Pants

Athleta Retreat Linen Jogger

Amazon Essentials Brushed Tech Jogger Pant

Kindred Bravely Everyday Maternity Joggers

REI Co-op Swiftland 7/8 Tight

At the time of publishing, the price started at $50.

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