will be restocked on March 24th, 6:00 PM (JST).
238g (Size S-Tall)
246g (Size M)
249g (Size M-Tall)
258g (Size L)
261g (Size L-Tall)
Introduction
Pants for hikers
These pants were born from thoroughly considering every feature a hiker truly needs.
The result, a unique pattern that allows full freedom of movement, letting you hike Japan’s steep mountains in comfort. The fabric is highly durable for rough use, dries quickly when wet, and features pockets that neatly store essentials like maps and trail snacks.
Especially noteworthy is the smartphone pocket — so well-fitted, you might forget you’re even carrying one. Easy to wear on the trail, in town, or while traveling — these are the original Yamatomichi Pants.
The water-repellent coating for the 5-Pocket series will change from C6 DWR to C0 DWR from March 24th. The transition will be gradual, and will comepletely switch to C0 DWR after C6 DWR runs out of stock.
For more information: C0 DWR for the 5-Pocket Series
Product Story
Not Just the Long Version
Secure storage for a smartphone, convenient hand pockets, overall performance, and so on… Everything about our 5-Pocket Shorts (that we made before the 5-Pocket Pants) was so perfect and comfortable, that regular long pants simply didn’t seem good enough anymore. Only, when it was too cold to wear shorts, I had no choice but to wear long pants by other companies. That is until I decided to make a long version of our 5-Pocket Shorts.
Ai Watanabe, wearing the Black color.
Initially, I was simply trying to lengthen the shorts to make a pair of pants, but the development turned out to be a lot more difficult than I expected. Because the Taslan nylon of the 5-Pocket Shorts has no stretch properties, the movement of the knee got too restricted when I tried making a pair of long pants from the same material.
Instead, I thought of using an elastic material containing polyurethane, but this caused another problem: the materials with polyurethane tended to be slow-drying and less windproof in exchange for its elasticity. I, therefore, decided against using any stretch material.
The 5-Pocket Shorts patterner and I tried one pattern after another and tested it over and over again. The goal was to create the ideal pair of long hiking pants made with the same Taslan nylon, assuring flexible knee movement.
After a great deal of testing and consideration, we concluded that gussets were the solution: bias-cut multiple gussets are sewn to make the pants more three-dimensional. Finally, we came up with the ideal pair of comfortable long pants.
Since then, I wear our 5-Pocket Shorts in the summer, and our 5-Pocket Pants when colder. The material is thin and lightweight but shuts out the wind properly, so I can still keep warm even in slightly cold weather. And I just love the convenience of our 5-Pocket system.
Form and Function
Pockets for Smartphone and Maps
Yamatomichi 5-Pocket design can neatly store your map, snack, wallet, and other items you need during hiking, without interfering with your leg movement.
Especially, our smartphone pocket at the side is so well-positioned that it fits your phone while keeping it securely in place without bouncing around when running. The map pocket is large enough to store the water bottle.
1st pocket
Large enough for comfortable keeping your hands in your pockets while hiking.
2nd pocket
The 2nd pocket is perfect for your smartphone. The perfectly-allocated pocket just behind the hipbone secures a smooth leg lift, preventing your phone from bouncing around, and keeps your phone safe and intact when sitting.
3rd pocket
The 3rd pocket is positioned high for wallets, etc. The long zipper tab allows for easy opening/closure of the pocket.
Key Loop
You can attach keys or a small carabiner to the long key loop. It’s also handy when you hang the pants to dry.
4th pocket
The lower part of the pocket liner is made of polyester mesh for drainage should the pants get wet.
5th pocket
The 5th pocket is made to fit the size of the normal hiking map. It is also perfect for a large-screen smartphone, compact digital camera, and even a water bottle.
Outstanding Ease of Movement
Though the material is non-stretchable, the outstanding ease of movement is achieved by our proprietary pattern and the three-dimensional sewing. The pants are stress-free and comfortable even when you have to raise your leg high on a steep trail.
After many trials and errors, we successfully created the stress-free design; the gusset at the crotch allows for comfortable leg movement. The seam puckering (wrinkles at the seam) adds uniqueness to our 5-Pocket Pants.
Fast-drying and Durable
In the pouring rain, even water-repellent finished clothes will unavoidably get wet. Also, even the highest-spec rainwear gets soaked from the moisture caused by sweat during intense exercise. Hence, what we prioritize is how fast the fabric can dry after getting wet, rather than making a lot of effort to keep them completely dry.
Generally, the thinner the fabric, the faster it dries. It is true that fast-drying property matters for hiking, but at the same time, a certain level of durability and strength are required.
The cotton-like Taslan with 120g/㎡, the material used for the Pants, is lightweight, fast-dry, and durable.
Moisture Content after 15 mins of Spin Dry
Check out the chart below to see just how quickly the 5-Pocket Pants outperform other fabrics in drying time.
After a 15-minute spin cycle, we measured the remaining moisture content across different materials. The results speak for themselves:
With only 1% moisture remaining, the 5-Pocket Pants are nearly dry straight out of the machine—far ahead of typical cotton or synthetic base layers.
5-Pocket Lineup
We offer a range of bottoms designed for spring, summer, and autumn: the original 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, the ultralight and breathable Light 5-Pocket Pants/Short Shorts, and the DW 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, which land somewhere in between. Each has its own strengths depending on the season, activity, or personal preference, but they all follow the same overall design. You can find more details from the article below.
Material
Cotton-like Taslan Nylon
Taslan nylon is made from air-textured yarns—filament fibers that are spun using compressed air to create a uniquely soft and matte finish.
Unlike typical nylon fabrics that tend to be shiny, Taslan nylon offers a more natural look and feel. It’s a high-density material that strikes the perfect balance between durability and lightness.
Thanks to its fast-drying properties and subtly textured surface, it stays comfortable against your skin—even in sweaty or wet conditions—without clinging.
Size guide
Recommended Size
| Size | S | ST | M | MT | L | LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 150~158 | 159~164 | 156~164 | 165~169 | 162~169 | 170~176 |
| eight (kg) | 42~49 | 42~49 | 47~56 | 47~56 | 54~62 | 54~62 |
| Waist (cm) | 60~66 | 60~66 | 64~72 | 64~72 | 68~76 | 68~76 |
Product Size
※1: The listed waist size is measured without stretching the elastic waistband
※2: The listed hip size is measured at the widest point when laid flat.
Unit：cm
| Size | S | ST | M | MT | L | LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pants length | 92.5 | 95.5 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 100 | 103 |
| Inseam | 70 | 73 | 73 | 76 | 76 | 79 |
| Waist | 64 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 72 | 72 |
| Hip | 52 | 52 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 58 | 58 |
| Hemline | 16.5 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
- Actual measurements may differ slightly from the listed dimensions due to slight variations in the fabric and sewing process.
- The fabric may shrink slightly with repeated wear and washing, causing changes in size over time.
Fitting
Kanade 161cm 56kg
Size M (Black)
Kanade 161cm 56kg
Size M (Black)
Nana 151cm 47kg
Size S (Brick Red)
Peipei 154cm 45kg
Size S (Mustard)
Peipei 154cm 45kg
Size M (Black)
Miho 159cm 51kg
Size S (Brick Red)
Miho 159cm 51kg
Size M (Deep Forest)
Misako 161cm 49kg
Size M (Black)
Misako 161cm 49kg
Size L (Sage Gray)
Kanade 161cm 56kg
Size M (Black)
Kanade 161cm 56kg
Size L (Sand)
Hikaru 165cm 59kg
Size M (Brick Red)
Hikaru 165cm 59kg
Size L (Deep Forest)
Maho 170cm 50kg
Size L (Dark Navy)
Ai 172cm 55kg
Size L (Black)
Nana 151cm 47kg
Size S (Brick Red)
Peipei 154cm 45kg
Size S (Mustard)
Peipei 154cm 45kg
Size M (Black)
Miho 159cm 51kg
Size S (Brick Red)
Miho 159cm 51kg
Size M (Deep Forest)
Misako 161cm 49kg
Size M (Black)
Misako 161cm 49kg
Size L (Sage Gray)
Kanade 161cm 56kg
Size M (Black)
Kanade 161cm 56kg
Size L (Sand)
Hikaru 165cm 59kg
Size M (Brick Red)
Hikaru 165cm 59kg
Size L (Deep Forest)
Maho 170cm 50kg
Size L (Dark Navy)
Ai 172cm 55kg
Size L (Black)
Instructions
Care Instructions
- Machine wash below 40°C.
- Use laundry net or wash separately.
- Line dry in the shade.
- Tumble dry below 60°C.
- Do not bleach and do not use fabric softener.
- Iron on low without steam.
- Do not dry-clean.
- High temperatures may cause shrinkage.
Care Instructions Page
For detailed tips on how to wash, store, and take care of your gear, visit our Care Instructions page.
Payment
- We only accept payment by credit card. We currently do not accept payment via bank transfer from overseas accounts.
- We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB.
- To download your receipt, please click the link included in the Dispatch Notice, which we will send by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- Bank transfer is only availble for those that own a Japanese bank account.
Delivery
- Order Confirmation will be sent after the order.
- The items will be dispatched within 3 days after the payment is confirmed.
- The dispatch notice will be sent by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- The delivery may be delayed by unforeseeable reasons such as natural disasters and other logistics issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- We cannot ship multiple orders in one package due to how our delivery system is currently set up.
- We will ship to regions in North America, Oceania, and Europe (excluding Russia) via DHL. For regions in Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, and Russia, we use EMS (International Express Mail Service) for shipping.
- Shipping fees and delivery times vary depending on the shipping destination as well as the size and weight of the items.
Size Exchange
- Overseas customers who need to change the size of their order, should note that the time needed for shipping will vary greatly depending on your country of residence.
- We only accept exchanges when the item is unused (except for fitting).
- If you wish to exchange the size of the item, please contact us within seven days of receiving your order.
- Exchanges can only be made for the same color in a different size.
- If the size you wish is out of stock, we will suggest a different color.
- If the product is out of stock, we may simply have to ship the item back to you.
- All shipping costs to be carried by the customer.
- We will only send the exchanged item to you, upon receipt of return shipping cost via PayPal.
- Please be aware that some countries charge customs duties depending on the price of the item.
- We are unable to answer any questions on local customs. Please contact your local customs bureau.
Repair
We accept repairs for all of our Yamatomichi products. For inquiries on repair services including patching the holes, repairing with extra components, or fixing the items damaged over time, please feel free to contact us from the “Repair” section of the SUPPORT page.