REI Trailmade pants earn their keep when your kid lives outside

If your kid lives outside, the REI Trailmade pants are basically an investment in your sanity. There’s no magic formula that stops kids from destroying their clothes — I’ve tried reasoning about it and the response was a blank stare. But buying gear engineered for rough play means you’re not fighting a losing battle every laundry day. My one piece of practical advice: buy one pair first before stocking up, because kids’ sizing varies wildly and the best pant in the world is useless if your kid refuses to wear it because it ‘feels weird.’