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$The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women\'s$

The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's

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A member of the Tekware® line, these durable nylon zip-off pants convert to shorts, so you'll be as cool as a cucumber when the mercury rises.

Pant legs zip off at mid-thigh to create 6-inch inseam shorts
Made from durable faille weave nylon with double-needle stitching and bartacks throughout for increased abrasion- and tear-resistance
Fabric provides UPF 30 sun protection, shielding skin from harmful ultraviolet rays
Fabric is treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish to enhance water- and stain-repellency
Two front slash and patch pockets plus rear zip pocket carry important items
Constructed waist with drawstring, two-snap front closure and zipper fly
Roll-up cuffs provide an alternate length and additional ventilation
Launders easily in washing machine

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The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's

4.5

(based on 22 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (21)
Durable (18)
Allows free movement (16)
Lightweight (16)
Breathable (15)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual wear (12)
Warm weather (12)
Hiking (9)
Sports (6)
Cold / extreme (4)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  79%
  (15 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Weekend warrior (10), Gym rat (4)

Reviews

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Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Order Up a Size, very lean fit.

By CameraGirl

from Washington, DC

About Me Outdoors Geek

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable

Cons

Very Slim Cut

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

Order up a size as these have a very slim fit. The fabric has a nice give when climbing.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good pants with a few flaws

By hike4fun

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Gym Rat, Outdoor enthusiast

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Outdoor activities
Warm Weather

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

These are mostly good pants. I love that they look more like real pants than any other convertible pant I've tried. Amazingly the short length was too short on me, and I'm 5'1"! The regular length is a little too long. Something else I'd like on hiking pants is a zipper at the bottom of the leg so it's easier to pull off over a boot. I still like the pant with full-leg, capri, and shorts options, and I'll wear them out.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Versatile and stylish

By Suebee

from Philadelphia

About Me Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Allows Free Movement
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

These are the best hiking/travel pants out there. Unlike most other styles, they don't rely on a drawstring waist, thereby avoiding the "cinched paper bag" look. My husband and I bought these for our trip to Grand Teton/Yellowstone. He wore his every day for an entire week! I would have done the same if I'd been able to wash them. We went from snow to 80-degree weather during our trip and I was able to wear these as shorts, capris, and pants.

Apr

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Way too small!

By Okie Traveller

from Oklahoma

About Me Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Abnormally small
Inconsistent sizing
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

I purchased these in anticipation of a backpacking trip to Europe. They were, without a doubt, the worst thing I bought. First, I ordered both the gray and beige in the same size. After reading reviews, I sized up, just in case. When they arrived, even though they were marked the same size, there was a huge difference in size. The beige ones were larger, with about a two inch difference in the waist size. I figured no problem, I'll just keep the beige and find a different pair of darker convertible pants. However, when I tried them on, they were still too small! The rise in these is also very low. I would not recommend them unless you like hiphuggers, or unless you like your rear hanging out of your pants when you bend over! I returned both pairs and ordered the men's version - which is excellent! You can't even tell I'm wearing guys pants. Plus they have more pockets and more features.

Oct

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very comfortable, well made hiking pants

By Kari Post

from New Jersey

About Me Outdoor enthusiast

See all my reviews

Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Well made

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Hiking
Warm Weather

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

I have worn these while hiking and at a workshop in the Rockies. They are very comfortable and fit well (I'm a usually a size 4 at the Gap, about 5'5" and 124lbs with some curves). I like that they sit below the waist and the waistband, snaps, and belt loops are flat so wearing a pack over them is comfortable. These pants appear to be very well made and the fabric is great for use in the outdoors because it does not soil easily and actually breathes and moves quite well. The fabric is also quiet. The shorts are a good length and the pants are easy to convert.

The only thing that could be improved about these pants is that I would prefer a slightly more fitted shape around the knee so that the pants are a little more flared instead of just a straight, loose leg. I'm not sure if this would interfere with movement, but if a stretch material was added to the fabric I think the change would be a little more stylish.

Overall I consider these pants to be the best compromise between fit, comfort, function, and practicality that I could find. I would definitely recommend these as practical, all purpose outdoor pants.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome!

By Sunshine Deb

from Minnesota

About Me Gym Rat, Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Warm Weather

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

These are the best convertible pants that I have ever found. I like the fitted waist these pants offer compared to other pants that have the elastic waist. I'm 5'10" with a 33 1/2" inseam and the talls were perfect. I usally wear a size 6 or 8, and did need to order a size 10 for best fit.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Stay wrinkle free 5 days straight!

By Amylia

from Twin Cities Area

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Hides dirt
Lightweight
Wrinle resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Hiking
Warm Weather

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

I love these all in one pants--shorts, capris, and pants. I bought them for my trip to Alaska and we camped and did outdoor activities. I wore them for 5 days in a row and the pants never showed signs dirt or wrinkle. I would have worn them all 12 days but my husband asked me to change. The pants are great for so many different activities. I recently bought another pair in a different color. LOVE THEM.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

"Best Convertible Pants Ever"

By Surfergirl

from Encinitas, CA

About Me Runner, Surfer, Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

NONE

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Everyday activity
Sports
Warm Weather

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

I bought a pair for a hiking trip and loved them so much that I went back and bought a second pair. The option of zipping off to shorts is fantastic and someone finally labeled the right and left leg to make it easy to zip back on the correct leg. This is one pair of pants that I will not leave home without!

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great fit and look

By Barkley Beckley

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Sports

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

I can wear these to work under the guise of business casual and zip off the legs for agility class after work. They have a neater, more tailored look than other convertible pants I've had.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Favorite Hiking Pants

By WanderSome

from Annapolis, MD

About Me Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Sports
Warm Weather

Comments about The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants - Women's:

I own 3 pairs of these... the fit is flattering without being restrictive and are the only hiking pants that I have found that aren't too baggy in the front, rear and hip area. Besides converting to shorts, these also roll up to capris and secure with tabs. That's versatility! Great for hiking and travel.