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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men\'s 32" Inseam

Keep going rain or shine! These quick-drying pants are treated to block UV rays, plus they convert to shorts—just in case the sun sticks around.

  • Quick-drying Supplex® nylon is soft, lightweight, durable and wrinkle-resistant
  • Fabric provides UPF 50+ sun protection, shielding skin from harmful ultraviolet rays
  • Hand pockets with key/coin pocket; two cargo pockets and back pockets with rip-and-stick closures
  • Left cargo pocket has separate cell phone pocket for convenience; right cargo pocket has a zippered closure for extra security
  • Both cargo pockets have grommet holes for drainage
  • Elastic waist with built-in nylon webbing belt for a secure fit
  • Gusseted crotch facilitates freedom of movement for increased comfort
  • Lower-leg side-seam zippers allow easy on/off over footwear
  • Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; do not use bleach or softeners

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Hiking
Supplex nylon
Yes
32 inches
8.5 inches
Men's
Fabric
Sun-protective fabric
Inseam (in.)
Shorts inseam (in.)
Gender

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam
 
4.2

(based on 57 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (54)
  • Lightweight (53)
  • Allows free movement (51)
  • Breathable (46)
  • Durable (35)

Cons

  • Poor craftsmanship (6)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (35)
  • Warm weather (28)
  • Hiking (17)
  • Backpacking (11)
  • Sports (10)
    • Fit:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      92% 

      (46 reviews)

      Feels too big

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Weekend warrior (23), Frequent exerciser (6), Runner (6), Gym rat (5), Hiker (5)

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5.0

Great for motorcycle touring

By Michael from Santa Barbara

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Allows Free Movement
  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm

Cons

  • Too Long

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Casual Wear
  • Hiking
  • Motorcycle touring
  • Running
  • Sports

Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

On a whim, I purchased these pants to wear under my motorcycle pants, which are heavy, armored, and not really for walking around. When I arrive someplace for an extended period of time (say over an hour), I want to take off my motorcycle stuff in public, without exposing myself.

Someone suggested these pants for a couple of reasons. In winter, they can be used as a base layer (or even a second layer wearing long technical wear under them). In summer, I can use them as shorts. These pants work perfectly. They don't absorb sweat, which keeps me warmer in winter and cooler and summer. They are constructed like what I expected from REI. As someone mentioned, you kind have to guess as which leg is which when putting them back on.

The inseams seems a bit long, but that's good for someone riding a motorcycle.

And these pants are perfect for backpacking and hiking. I often ride to a trailhead, pull off my motorcycle jacket and pants, and pull the pack off the back of my bike and head off on a trail. Well, these pants allow me to do this quickly and without much trouble.

I love 'em!

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3.0

REI Sahara Convertible Pants

By Zebrasuede

from Hong Kong

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Allows Free Movement
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

      It's a bit too early to give a fair review. I am from Oz & live in Hong Kong, so have normally hiked in shorts. First started thinking about longs in advance of a trip to Cambodia (mozzies - now done in Jan-10), and also climbing Kinabalu During Easter hols. [...] and still looking forward to Kinabalu. Have read other reviews - agree zippers could be more robust, given what is available in market, don't see problem with L & R leg mix-up (man, sew a label - otherwise see which way the weather flaps are faced). But otherwise look good and feel comfortable. Good fit from ordering table. Good pocket space. Will write up post-Kinabalu. Cheers

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      4.0

      Good Investment

      By TXcoach20

      from Dallas, TX

      About Me Gym Rat

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

        I bought these before a backpacking trip to Europe. I was very impressed with the performance of them.

        Pro's:
        - Very lightweight.
        - Roll up well and don't take up much room in your pack.
        - Provides perfect amount of warmth in the chilly mornings. When the sun comes out, just zip off the bottoms and you've got some really comfortable shorts.
        - Easy to zip off after a few practices.

        Con's:
        - There's no way of telling which legging goes on which side. Basically just have to go by trial/error when zipping them back on.
        - The velcro pockets on the side are very handy, but my velcro came loose on the 4th day and was held on by one corner of thread.
        - They're a little goofy looking worn as pants, real baggy in thigh area, but convert to good shorts.

        Overall, I was very impressed and continue to wear them around the house and outdoors on hot summer days.

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        4.0

        Great Product for multiple days of wear

        By swimber

        from Spring, TX

        About Me Occasional Exerciser

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Allows Free Movement
        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • HikingBackpacking
          • Stay dry in wet climate

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

          Got these pants for a 6 day rafting/hiking/camping trip in the Grand Canyon. Wore them 5 of the 6 days. Very easy to detach and rezip the legs on the pants. Kept me dry from the waves and cool in the sun because they're very lightweight.

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          5.0

          Excellent hiking pant

          By outdoors mike

          from Oak Creek, WI

          About Me Competitive Athlete

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          Pros

          • Allows Free Movement
          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Too Long

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Running
          • Sports

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

          These pants are great for hiking and camping. They are nice and lightwieght, dry quickly, have plenty of pockets, durable, and don't hold wrinkles. The shorts are also slightly longer then other brands I've looked at.

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          4.0

          Great for the $ with 1 flaw

          By Lord of the Pole

          from Minneapolis, MN

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          Pros

          • Allows Free Movement
          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Quick dry
          • Quick onoff

          Cons

          • Multi-Tool Position

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • HotSun protection

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

          I have used the REI and Ex-Officio lightweight converts on trips that include over 250 days in the backcountry of the Quetico Park in Ontario. Which is not enough, I know! The REI product, in my opinion, is as good as the others, based on price and quality. The Ex-Officio may have slightly better quality, but hard to quantify. They all take a beating with the way I wear/use the them. Over time, every pair of converts I have had, have developed zipper problems. I see that as wear and tear.

          My problem, specifically with the REI Sahara's position for the multi-tool on the the hip. Which, within itself is perfect. The problem is in how belt on the Sahara has to be fished through the pant each time the fixed sheath of the multi-tool comes on and off. I prefer not to sleep with a leatherman on my hip. Not very comfy. I have modified/sewed a loop with a clip onto the belt. So, it's fine now.

          Other than that issue, the Sahara's are very functional, and couldn't imagine heading into the wilderness without them.

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          5.0

          Great pants

          By 4shzl

          from Santa Barbara, CA

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          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

          I just bought my second pair. I've had the first pair for about two years, and yes, the zipper was temperamental. They seem to have fixed this problem on the new pair, and now these pants are simply a lightweight, low maintenance pleasure to wear.

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          4.0

          THE pant wear for portaging over a mile

          By Zagdogg007

          from Spokane, WA

          About Me Frequent Exerciser

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Allows Free Movement
          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm

          Cons

          • Burns very easily

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Running

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

          I loved it these pants! One of the days on a canoeing/portaging trek through the boundary waters for a week and a half I changed pants. I couldn't believe the difference in how fast they dried, how warm they were, how breathable they were vs the [...] version of the same. Amazing outdoor ware! Will buy another pair before I head out again!!!

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          2.0

          Treat with care

          By Prosthodontist

          from Arcadia, CA

          About Me Conditioning Exerciser

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          Pros

          • Allows Free Movement
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Poor Craftsmanship
          • Weak material

          Best Uses

            Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

            I use these pants on day hikes and fishing trips. I tend to be the type that babies my equipment and clothing. The advantages of these pants is that they are lightweight and comfortable. However the material used to make them is just not up to the light beatings that I did with them. The most I really do with them is sit on rocks after long hikes. But after maybe 25 hikes, they've ripped already. Also, the zippers are not very smooth and tend to get caught on both pairs that I own.

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            • Feels true to size

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            5.0

            Great Pants

            By Rob from NB

            from New Braunfels, TX

            About Me Occasional Exerciser

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            Site Member

            Pros

            • Allows Free Movement
            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Cold Weather
              • Sports

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 32" Inseam:

              I love these things, I have two pair and am going to get a 3rd. Easy to care for, great fitting and light. When I travel a pair of these always go with me because of the their versatility. A couple drops of Dr. Bronners and a sink + a couple hours and you have washed clothes.

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