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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34" Inseam

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Keep going rain or shine! The quick-drying REI Sahara convertible 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 pocekts 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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Item 746909

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34" Inseam Specs

Specification

Description

StyleZip-off pants
Inseam34 inches
Shorts inseam8.5 inches
Adjustable waistYes
FabricSupplex nylon
Sun-protective fabricYes
GenderMen's

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34" Inseam Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam
 
3.9

(based on 17 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Allows free movement (16)
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Comfortable (15)
  • Breathable (11)
  • Durable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (12)
    • Warm weather (8)
    • Backpacking (4)
    • Running (4)
    • Sports (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (4), Frequent exerciser (3)

    Reviewed by 17 customers

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    May

    2

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Find

    ByNorthern B

    from Paradise, MI

    About Me Occasional Exerciser

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Casual Wear
      • Cold Weather

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

      After searching for convertible pants long enough for my 6 foot 6 frame I was delighted to find these. They worked great shedding water and snow while downhill skiing with a pair of thermal underwear to add warmth and then performed equally well on a trip to Hawaii where I put the convertible feature to the test. Finally they held up well on a two day camping trip in Northern Michigan where the weather was around 40 degrees with a persistent rain. They shed the rain well, held up to the mud, and after a quick wash looked good as new for my next adventure.

      Only complaint: lose the integrated belt and add belt loops, this would allow me to carry accessories that require the belt to be threaded through them. These pants allow no way to get the belt out without without cutting off one end of it and re-stitching it.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      12

      2007

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Sahara Convertible shortcuts

      Bybobkamath

      from Sacramento, CA

      About Me Daily cycling

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • 5 belt loops needs 7
      • Label R or L removeables
      • Leg zippers snag hair

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

      With so few belt loops, carrying anything on belt makes the trousers feel heavy and uncomfortable. Even Levis have seven loops! Insufficient cover for zippers on removeable pant legs causes snags on leg folient when walking. Label one or the other removeables with an R or an L to save the wearer some time.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      6

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Versatile pants, but shallow main pocket

      ByJT Decatur

      from Decatur, GA

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Comfortable
      • Fast drying
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Shallow Pockets

      Best Uses

      • HikingBackpacking
      • Travel Wear

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

      Very comfortable, lightweight pants. the convertible zipper area does not chafe like many convertible pants.Easy to clean in cold water and fast drying. Very lightweight for packing. Easy to remove and restore bottom legs. The side zippers are a plus when removing/restoring over hiking boots. Using a waist pack is comfortable over the integrated belt.Velcro closures add security to back and side pockets. one zippered pocket on side add additional security.Cons: I get tired of the "nylon" fabric feel after wearing all day.The front main pockets are really shallow so coins etc. fall out when you sit down. The wide belt loops and integrated thin belt make it hard to attach beltpack accessories. Washing will cause threads to loosen and may cause the pocket zipper to catch. Just check for loose threads before using. Another minus[...]

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      24

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      great for day hikes in nice weather

      ByThomas

      from Arlington, MA

      About Me Frequent Exerciser

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Warm Weather

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

        I have 2 pairs of these pants that I took to Yosemite for some day hikes. With the weather during the day in the upper 70's, lower 80's, these pants were a great option. I kept cool the entire time. Unzipping the legs was easy and uneventful (the addition of the zippered openings at the bottom of the legs is a great touch). I also enjoyed all the pocket room, including the zippered cargo pocket which made me feel safe with my keys and money.

        When night came around, the weather did drop and the pants are not really geared to cooler weather, but no matter, we were done by then anyway.

        Beyond hiking, these pants are great to wear around on nice days. They are very comfortable and if it does get real hot, just take the legs off! I do have to agree with one reviewer, however. With the legs off, the shorts are a little shorter than I like.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        24

        2008

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Poor Fit

        ByPhotoRick

        from Colorado

        About Me Competitive Athlete

        Site Member

        Pros

          Cons

          • Baggy Legs
          • Poor Fit

          Best Uses

            Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

            Waist on 34" size is too small, would help if they had some elastic. Pant legs are far too baggy - if more normal size the pants would weigh less.

            Service and delivery comments:

            prompt delivery as usual from REI.

            • Fit:
            • Feels too small

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            9

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            two different experiences

            ByRGBinthePacNW

            from Washington

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Allows Free Movement
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hiking
              • Warm Weather

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

              My husband has carefully worn the same pair for several years both on day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips. They still look good, though the shorts are starting to fade and now look slightly different than the legs.

              My teenage son is currently wearing his 3rd & 4th pairs. (Pair #2 had to be replaced due to a faulty zipper; love the easy return policy at REI.) He wears the pants everywhere and is not as careful as his dad. They definitely show their wear ~ stitches coming out, pocket worn through, pair #3 has a new hole in the backside. However, we will buy a 5th pair soon. He will wear them all summer ~ hiking, camping, herping, traveling, anywhere.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              26

              2007

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Great fit, poor quality

              Bysawtoothboy

              from Idaho

              About Me Weekend Warrior

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Allows Free Movement
              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Relaxed fit

              Cons

              • Mesh pockets rip out
              • Poor Craftsmanship
              • Velcro
              • Zippers

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

              These pants have a great fit, and are my choice for casual wear all the time. I have worn them for many years, basically since REI first came out with them. Over the years, the quality of materials have gone downhill. I have brand new pants that the velcro no longer works, mesh pockets rip, zippers malfunction. Because of this I will not buy them anymore. Sure I can take them back and exchange, but why waste my time when I can find a better quality product.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              15

              2009

               
              5.0

              Perfect Himalayan workhorse

              ByTrk

              from McMinnville, OR

              About Me Occasional Exerciser

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

                  Plenty of pockets for sunglasses, wallet, glasses, knife, etc. Very lightweight, versatile and comfortable. Zippers function well. Important to have zips on legs to get legs over boots when converting to shorts. Easy to wash Nepali style. Dries quickly. Lived in these, slept in them and worked for four months in Nepal. Still wear them at home they are so comfortable and indestructable.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Langtang Valley, Nepal- Ganga La 14,900 ft.

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                  Jan

                  13

                  2009

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  I wear these pants almost 7 days a week.

                  Byjmartbu

                  from Hewitt, TX

                  About Me Frequent Exerciser

                  Site Member

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Cold Weather
                    • Gym
                    • Running
                    • Sports

                    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

                    The only time it seems I take these pants off is either to sleep or do laundry. Even then I'm hesitant to take them off. How I survived before I bought these I'll never know!

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • Fit:
                    • Feels true to size

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Oct

                    19

                    2008

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Best Backpacking Pants

                    ByHosway

                    from New York, New York

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Allows Free Movement
                    • Comfortable
                    • Durable
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking
                      • Running
                      • Warm Weather

                      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's 34'' Inseam:

                      Excellent zip off pants perfect for backpacking trips both long and short.
                      -Allows for layering if the weather drops
                      -Shorts are a bit short but who cares, you're in the back country.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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