11 Best Travel Joggers for Men (Best Style and Versatility)

Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few pairs of joggers specifically for travel. To me, joggers are different from sweatpants. They should have qualities suited for packing light, looking decent in unfamiliar places, and handling everything from airport lounges to hiking trails.

Joggers let you feel casual yet presentable. They function as athleisure pants, but you can often (and secretly) dress them up for dinner or meetings. They’re incredibly versatile for travel, and I tend to pack them for everything from long-haul flights to remote work sessions in coffee shops around the world.

In this article, I’ll go over some of the best travel joggers that I’ve tested on actual trips. Make sure to look closely at how they fit me and consider the travel-specific features, to see which may be ideal for your body type and travel style.

I hope you find your next favorite travel joggers in the list that follows!

lululemon ABC Jogger Warpstreme

Let’s talk about lululemon’s joggers for men: they’re unique and they look nice. The ABC Jogger Warpstreme come in a whole list of cool and versatile colors, and they have funky deep pockets on the front—perfect for stashing your passport, phone, and wallet while navigating airports.

I have these and they’re very nice. The fabric and material feel high quality, which is what you can expect from lululemon. What makes them particularly great for travel is their wrinkle-resistance features. They’ll look crisp even after being stuffed in a carry-on for hours. Or if you’re sitting on an airplane for a while, they’ll still look good once you arrive.

In short, the crazy name “Warpstreme” refers to the company’s Warpstreme fabric, which sports a four-way stretch, shape retention, wrinkle-resistance and everyday performance. In more detail, it’s made from recycled polyester, nylon, Lycra elastane and Elastomultiester (this is a new word for me).

The ABC Warpstreme joggers have technical features like secure storage in those deep front pockets and a single zippered back pocket, with a drawcord that can be hidden if you prefer a flat waistband.

Like DUER products, the crotch is built with an ergonomic gusset that’ll let you sit cross-legged in your desk chair (I use this one) during the work day. Don’t tell!

The fit

I have a Medium, and while this is mostly my size for joggers, the waist feels a tad small. I wouldn’t want a large, because the legs would feel too baggy. While wearing them all day, they don’t feel uncomfortable. When I tried them on originally I didn’t think they’d fit. Once they got over my hips they were actually fine.

If you are in between sizes, I would size up if you want a more relaxed fit.

DUER No Sweat Jogger

You’ll be familiar with DUER from my review of their performance denim jeans for men.

As for DUER’s No Sweat Joggers, I wouldn’t consider them pants for athletics. They’re a more true casual pant, good for wearing on a day spent working from home or running (not literally) around town running errands. But here’s what makes them excellent for travel: they’re wrinkle-resistant and pack down small, making them perfect for carry-on-only trips.

With the casual athleisure build, they have a cool slim fit with a bottom cuff, two back pockets like you’d find in your favorite pair of jeans, and a zipper thigh pocket that sets these apart.

I’ve got to say that what I also think is great about DUER’s jogger offering is the array of colors that are both calming and classic. With the bestsellers of black and army green, you’ve also got more seasonal color picks of ink blue, slate gray, golden brown, falcon gray and a yellowish-gold called Tobacco.

DUER’s sizing comes in sizes by waist, so choose from 28 to 38 and use their size guide before checking out.

Mott & Bow “The Leisure Pants”

These medium-weight cotton-canvas pants from one of my favorite brands (Mott & Bow) are new to the brand’s lineup of comfortable menswear that packs in a “stretch factor.” If you’re curious about this company known for its denim, check out our guide about what to know about Mott & Bow before you buy.

What’s the fit all about? These jogger-style pants are reminiscent of comfy jeans, actually, but with a drawstring waist and tapered leg. They are easy to pull on and take off, and are perfect as work-from-home or weekend pants. They’re perfect for wearing with a crewneck top like my Mott & Bow French Terry sweatshirt or a Mott & Bow Heavyweight Pocket Tee. If you’re looking for spring or summer pants, check out the Khaki color, which I think looks best with the casual cuff on the bottom.

The Leisure Pants come in sizes 30-38 with a set inseam at 32. I’d keep this in mind if you require a 30, or a 34. Otherwise, the 32 length will work for most guys who are average height. Mott & Bow gives the suggestion of cuffing them when wearing, if the set length doesn’t work for you. For sizing, keep in mind that they run snug so you may want to size up.

Quince Flowknit Performance Pant

I like the affordable Quince brand (you may have seen our Quince hard shell luggage review) and their product quality is always up to par. Quince came out with the Flowknit Performance Pant, a performance jogger with a slimming fit.

I tried them in Heather Gray in size M after reviewing the size chart. A few benefits of their “Global Recycle Standard polyester” blend is that they dry fast, have a four-way stretch and are moisture-wicking. These are all good qualities that make them contenders for having in my bag on a travel day. I like the secure back pocket, and the hidden phone pocket at the front.

Plus, a few good things about these Quince joggers is that they use eco-friendly dyes and low-water manufacturing processes. Quince also debuted the men’s Cashmere Joggers, and I have yet to try those. Quince makes a lot more than just joggers, so be sure to check out the Quince men’s loungewear collection.

Everything else!

I handpicked the rest of these options based on overall reviews that I found online and brands that I already know and trust. In the future, I hope to test them out and compare them to the rest of the items on this list!

Commuter Jogger by Rhone

The stretchy Commuter Jogger by Rhone is built with maximum mobility. They were dreamed up for multiple uses and have a gusset for ultimate mobility! I like that they’re designed with replacing your favorite pair of chinos in mind.

The Commuter Jogger has a cool back-of-the ankle zip and a cuff that hugs right above the ankle for a nice look. The flexible fabric is wrinkle-resistant, so when you get off the train for your morning commute, you won’t look all wrinkled up. There’s a good reason for why they’re called the Commuter Jogger.

Meant to be a day-to-night pair of pants, these joggers are semi-athletic and comfortable. One thing I’d like to note about them is that they do have a hug-the-body type of slim-fitting snug fit, so if you are looking for a looser pair of loungey joggers, I’d suggest looking at the other alternatives in this list.

lululemon Surge Jogger

Slightly different from the lululemon Warpstreme Jogger is the Surge Jogger, which is kind of like the joggers of the future.

In contrast to the Warpstreme, which is designed for athleisure loungewear, the Surge leans toward actually working out. The classic tapered fit is the same, and instead of a zippered back pocket with deep front ones, there are streamlined front pockets and a single back pocket with no zipper.

An added feature is a zipper at the ankle, as well as reflective detailing for when you’re out a dab past dark, for safety.

These joggers aren’t quite “pro” athletic gear, but if you’re a fan of the brand and you’re looking for joggers that look great and perform in a workout, see how you’ll like the quick-dry sweat-wicking fabric in the Surge Jogger.

Bonobos Homestretch Jogger - Lightweight

These lightweight joggers from Bonobos are classically good-looking. What I like about them is that the sizing accommodates men of various heights, with options in “Short,” “Regular” and “Long.” You don’t see this every day.

Bonobos describes these joggers as refined and for all seasons, and given the lightweight material, they’re just that. Made from a rayon-nylon-polyester-polyurethane blend, they’re easily machine-washable and can be tumble dried.

As for the fit, they’re pretty simple and relaxed. There’s a tapered leg shape with an ankle cuff, and an easy drawstring waist. Bonobos has lots of information on finding your correct size so that you can hopefully get it right. Check out the Lightweight Homestretch Jogger (and see if you can snag them on sale).

Outdoor Voices All Day Sweatpant

From Outdoor Voices, there’s the jogger-like sweatpants for men called the All Day Sweatpant.

They’re incredibly soft in terms of the material, and have a relaxed tapered fit that anyone could like.

Outdoor Voices unabashedly recommends them for cozy days spent working from home. The CloudKnit fabric is 94% polyester and 6% Spandex, giving them a dab of stretch. Two technical details are the drawstring waist and two side pockets.

As a bonus, the All Day Sweatpants come in cool colors like Heather Grey, Charcoal, Fog (very light grey) and Tea Tree (greenish).

On Running Pants

These stylish joggers from On are specifically meant for running, which is why they’re literally going to be your favorite pair of unique jogging pants.

What’s great about this specific style is that they hug the calf, so they have a much more athletic feel to them than the other joggers in this list aside from those that are from running brands as well.

The On Running Pants have a neat drawstring waist, cool side zipper pockets and a convenient ankle zipper. The design is meant to be for race-day ready guys who also want to lounge in the same pair of joggers. They’re debatably best for cold-weather running and athletics, warming up and cooling down after a workout.

Tracksmith Session Pants

I like my pair of Tracksmith Session Pants. They fall in the category of “running pants that are also great as joggers”, though. If you’re a runner, you probably know about Tracksmith.

If you’re into activewear, you should also know about Tracksmith by now. They are a New England-based company that’s keeping the spirit of running alive. I like this!

In my opinion, Tracksmith also stands for quality and experience. When you receive your pants, you get a clean package design experience. There’s a great-looking mini-envelope with a small branded sticker, and your receipt. It’s the opposite if receiving a garment in a plastic bag with no branding. It’s the opposite of getting something from Amazon.

Sure, the packaging is nice, but how are the pants?

Verdict: They’re great. The minute you slip them on, you know they are made very well. You can feel the quality, and you can feel the effort that went into sizing them for a fit guy.

Like most running pants, I think these work as a great pair of joggers. They are an A+ in the comfort department and they allow me to move freely when I’m wearing them.

I typically wear a 32x30, and the Tracksmith Session Pants fit perfectly. I was actually really surprised that I had no qualms at all!

If anything, they are a tiny bit on the snug side. There is a lot of stretch, so they can accommodate most body types.

Tracksmith Rapid Transit Pants

I tried the Tracksmith Rapid Transit Pants, and I don’t think they are for me; however, they could be for you!

For what they are, they have an incredible amount of quality and strength built into the materials. This is something I could tell as soon as I took them out of the bag. It was obvious that the price tag reflects the design and craftsmanship.

They are built like dress pants, but they feel like joggers. With details like a hook-and-bar waistband and pleats, you’d be surprised that they are in fact, joggers.

I found that there was too much room in the thighs and backside for me to feel comfortable in these, in size M, even though, as written above about the Session pants, the M in that style fit great.

I think the Tracksmith Rapid Pants are not my style, but that doesn’t mean that this style isn’t for you.

Knowing that they fit more on the baggy side and are optimized for comfort, they would be a perfect match if you’re looking for something like that. I recommend looking into your exact sizing, and perhaps ordering a size up and size down so you can find your perfect match from Tracksmith.

How did I make this list?

Travel Comfort & Versatility

Comfort is crucial when picking travel joggers. You’ll be wearing them for long flights, walking tours, and everything in between. But for travel, comfort goes beyond just fit.

You want joggers that can handle temperature changes (airport AC to tropical heat), long periods of sitting (flights, trains), and sudden activity (running to catch connections). The best travel joggers adapt to your environment without requiring wardrobe changes.

Everyone is shaped differently and certain brands may fit you better than they fit other people. For me, I have more of an athletic build and pants generally tend to fit me better than shirts. But when traveling, I prioritize joggers that won’t restrict movement during long walks or sudden sprints to gates.

Joggers are quite forgiving because they aren’t designed to be as fitted as jeans or dress slacks—this flexibility is perfect for travel when you might be eating more (or less) than usual.

Travel-Appropriate Style

You should like the way joggers look and you should especially like how they look on you. For travel, this means choosing styles that work across different cultures and situations, from casual cafes to slightly dressier restaurants.

For me, I tend to be more conservative with the styles that I pick out, especially when traveling to places where I’m not sure about local dress codes.

For colors, I have a preference for dark and neutral colors with the occasional pop of color here and there.

Dark colors hide stains better (important when eating street food or dealing with travel mishaps) and look more polished when you need to dress them up.

Light colors aren’t my favorite because they show stains and sweat as well!

I like to stand out and fly under the radar at the same time, if that makes sense. My style for travel joggers tends to stay within that range of motion—versatile enough for different situations but not so flashy that I draw unwanted attention.

The joggers that I selected for this list are stylish in today’s climate, but won’t turn you into a trendsetter by any means—perfect for blending in while still looking put-together.

Travel Functionality & Versatility

I enjoy being able to use a pair of pants for multiple occasions. As I’ve lived the extremes of having too many clothes at some points in life and at others, traveled full-time living out of a backpack, I value being able to have clothes that fit multiple use cases.

With travel joggers, you inherently get a great pair of bottoms that are great for exercise, comfort, travel and lounging. But the best travel joggers go beyond this—they’re pants you can wear on a 12-hour flight, then straight to a business meeting, then to a casual dinner, all without looking out of place.

Some joggers are better than others for travel, or so it seems. There’s not much variability that you can fit into a pair of pants. They’re pants. Sometimes they have zipper pockets and sometimes they have different reinforcements at common points of failure.

These features are nice to have, but aren’t always practical for you if you’re looking for something simple. For travel, though, zipper pockets become essential—you don’t want your passport or phone falling out while navigating crowded markets or busy airports.

For me, I’d rather have a feature that I use once or twice rather than not have it at all. One time, I was wearing a normal pair of sweatpants on a train and my wallet fell out of my pocket. I’ll never forget this.

I ran back to the train after I noticed and luckily the train hadn’t left the station. I was able to figure out where I was sitting and I found my wallet in between the seats. Now, given the chance, I always zip up my valuables even if I don’t think they’ll get pick-pocketed—especially when traveling in unfamiliar places.

Travel-Friendly Materials

The materials are important because they determine a lot about the quality and longevity of your joggers – especially when you’re traveling and can’t easily replace them.

100% cotton sweatpants are comfortable, but don’t offer you any benefits for sweat-proofing or quick-drying. They may also stretch, unreliably, over the years.

I’ve generally had good luck with cotton only items, but I also hardly dry stuff completely in the dryer. I usually hang dry everything.

There’s nothing wrong with 100% cotton, but I wouldn’t want to get them wet, even by a single drop—especially problematic when traveling in humid climates or dealing with unexpected rain.

Especially with gray sweatpants, a drop of water looks like a stain before it dries. When you’re traveling and don’t have easy access to laundry facilities, this becomes a real problem.

I have two identical 100% cotton T-shirts that fit completely differently. Conversely, 100% cotton clothes that I have are some of my favorite items in my wardrobe—but they’re not always practical for travel.

With different materials, like polyester, nylon or elastane, you get a mix of comfort and practicality that’s perfect for travel. Some brands choose to go 100% polyester, while others find a mix of materials that optimize performance. There’s no right choice, and the construction and quality of the materials will make a huge difference.

For travel, I prioritize materials that are wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and don’t hold onto odors—because you might be wearing the same pair for multiple days in a row.

Price

Price is important because saving money is important. A good guideline that many people forget when they see something they want is: “Don’t buy something if you can’t afford it.” You can often find deals or sales if you track the brands that you know and love.

Keep in mind that some of the items on this list were gifted to us. They don’t impact the decision of our recommendations, because all opinions here are our own. You can note that I didn’t pay for some of these products in order to own them. I want to be up-front and transparent about that!

Travel Tips for Choosing and Packing Joggers

How Many Pairs Should You Pack?

For most trips, I recommend packing 2-3 pairs of joggers maximum. One pair for active days (hiking, running, exploring), one for casual wear (airports, cafes, remote work), and optionally a third for slightly dressier occasions.

The key is choosing joggers that can serve multiple purposes—the same pair that works for a morning run should also be appropriate for a casual dinner.

You can honestly pack 1, wear it on the flight/travel day and then wear them for everything else and it will likely be ok.

Packing Strategies

Rolling vs. Folding: I don’t have a strong preference. It kind of depends on the material in my opinion. If you need to optimize the space of every single item, you probably packed too much.

Compression Bags: For longer trips or minimalist packing, consider using compression bags. Most joggers compress well without losing their shape. Check out our best packing cube list!

Layering: Pack joggers that can be layered under other pants for cold weather destinations, or worn alone in warmer climates.

Care While Traveling

Hand Washing: Most travel-friendly joggers can be hand-washed in hotel sinks and will dry overnight if hung properly. Look for quick-dry materials. This would be for emergencies and to not let a stain sink in. Packing 2 pairs is also a good idea for this situation.

Spot Cleaning: Keep a small stain remover pen for quick fixes. Dark colors hide minor stains better than light ones.

Air Drying: Always air dry your joggers—never use hotel dryers on high heat as this can damage technical fabrics and cause shrinking.

Airport and Security Considerations

Easy Removal: Choose joggers with elastic waistbands or simple closures for easy removal during security checks.

Pocket Strategy: Use zippered pockets for valuables. It’s the worst thing in the world to sit down and something falls out and you didn’t realize it until you’re already in your final destination.

This actually happened to me on a train and I noticed it right away, ran back onto the train and found my wallet!

Comfort for Long Flights: The best travel joggers should be comfortable for 8+ hours of sitting without feeling restrictive or causing circulation issues.