{"id":9917,"date":"2023-12-21T07:22:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T07:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/?p=9917"},"modified":"2026-08-25T07:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:59:46","slug":"best-pants-for-paddle-boarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-pants-for-paddle-boarding\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Pants for Paddle Boarding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Legwear is the part of paddling kit people think about last and regret first.<\/p>\n

Standing on a board puts your legs in the sun for hours with the water reflecting a second dose upwards, and the same legs get wet every time you kneel, launch or fall. Shorts handle neither problem well.<\/p>\n

There are three answers and they solve different things. Neoprene keeps you warm once the water gets cold, UPF leggings keep the sun off without cooking you, and waterproof over-trousers keep spray and wind off on a raw day when you never actually swim.<\/p>\n

We compared nine pairs from twenty to sixty dollars across all three types, with the water temperature they suit rather than the marketing category.<\/p>\n

9<\/span>pairs compared<\/span><\/div>
$19-60<\/span>the price range<\/span><\/div>
3<\/span>types, neoprene, UPF and shell<\/span><\/div>
4<\/span>criteria we checked<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Top pick<\/span>
Lemorecn 3mm Neoprene Wetsuit Pants<\/a><\/div>
\"Lemorecn<\/a><\/div>
Three millimetres, knee panels and a high back. The pair that extends the season at both ends.<\/div>
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Best for sun<\/span>
ATTRACO Women's Swim Leggings with Pockets<\/a><\/div>
\"ATTRACO<\/a><\/div>
Full length UPF cover with pockets that hold a phone, for twenty dollars.<\/div>
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Best for cold wind<\/span>
33,000ft Men's Waterproof Rain Over Pants<\/a><\/div>
\"33,000ft<\/a><\/div>
Seam sealed shell with half leg zips, so they go on over shoes at the launch.<\/div>
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The best paddle boarding pants at a glance<\/h2>\n
Pants<\/th>Type<\/th>Best for<\/th>Standout feature<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Lemorecn 3mm Wetsuit Pants<\/a>Top pick<\/small><\/td>3 mm neoprene<\/span><\/td>Cold water, spring and autumn<\/td>Anti-abrasion knee panels, extended lumbar back<\/td><\/tr>
Lemorecn 1.5mm Wetsuit Pants<\/a>Best shoulder season pair<\/small><\/td>1.5 mm neoprene<\/span><\/td>Cool water, warm air<\/td>UPF 50+, drawstring waist, flatlock seams<\/td><\/tr>
DIVE & SAIL 3mm Long Pants<\/a>Best unisex neoprene<\/small><\/td>3 mm SCR neoprene<\/span><\/td>Cold water, both sexes<\/td>Eco neoprene, adjustable waistband, UPF 50+<\/td><\/tr>
DIVE & SAIL 2mm Men's Shorts<\/a>Best neoprene shorts<\/small><\/td>2 mm neoprene<\/span><\/td>Summer water, warm days<\/td>High waist, seamless crotch, three layer stretch<\/td><\/tr>
GoldFin Women's 2mm Wetsuit Shorts<\/a>Best women's shorts<\/small><\/td>2 mm neoprene<\/span><\/td>Summer water, warm days<\/td>Light and unbulky, easy on and off<\/td><\/tr>
ATTRACO Women's Swim Leggings<\/a>Best for sun<\/small><\/td>UPF swim fabric<\/span><\/td>Hot sunny days<\/td>Two side pockets, high waist that stays up wet<\/td><\/tr>
Ubestyle Men's UPF 50+ Swim Pants<\/a>Best men's UPF pair<\/small><\/td>UPF 50+ swim fabric<\/span><\/td>Hot sunny days<\/td>Four way stretch, drawcord waist, not see through<\/td><\/tr>
Cressi Hunter Rash Guard Pants<\/a>Toughest UPF pair<\/small><\/td>Elastic rash guard fabric<\/span><\/td>Sun and wind, over a wetsuit<\/td>Anatomical cut, wears over a wetsuit<\/td><\/tr>
33,000ft Waterproof Rain Pants<\/a>Best for cold wind<\/small><\/td>Waterproof shell<\/span><\/td>Cold, wet, windy days<\/td>TPU membrane, sealed seams, half leg zips<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n

The nine pairs in detail<\/h2>\n
#1<\/span>

Lemorecn Wetsuit Pants Men, 3mm Neoprene<\/a><\/h3>Top pick<\/span><\/div>
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