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REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's

REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's

Item # 746920
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The REI Slickrock 3/4-lenght pants are garment-washed for softness and cropped for superior comfort.

  • Post-consumer recycled PET polyester is tough enough to endure the daily grind
  • Toxic pesticides are eliminated in every step of the growing process of organic cotton
  • Fabric offers excellent protection from the sun, with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50+ rating
  • Plenty of storage in hand pockets, right hip key pocket, 2 cargo pockets and 2 rear patch pockets with mesh sides and rip-and-stick closures
  • Right leg cargo pocket has internal cell phone pocket
  • Pliable mesh-lined waistband prevents chafing

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Item 746920

REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleCropped
Inseam19 inches
Adjustable waistNo
Fabric64% organic cotton/36% recycled PET polyester
Sun-protective fabricYes

REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's
 
4.4

(based on 14 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (12)
  • Breathable (11)
  • Comfortable (10)
  • High-quality material and stitching (10)
  • Packable (8)

Cons

  • Poor fit (3)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (12)
  • Hiking (12)
  • Backpacking (10)
  • Camping (7)
  • Travel (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (8), Casual adventurer (5)

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Jul

10

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Good Value, if they fit you

By isaac004

from Mountain View, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Too baggy

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Casual Wear
  • Climbing
  • Hiking

Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

I bought these for rock climbing, since I didn't want to deal with rolling up pant legs all the time, and I don't like climbing in shorts (knees get banged up). Bought these, and they are a great value. Material is good and comfy. Uses recycled plastics too, nice. The cargo pockets rock...low profile, but have a vent/slit that expands out if you need to fill them up.

Overall though, I will return them, as I am picky and they are not for me. Minor things that I would overlook:
-Waist pockets are slightly too shallow, allowing your cell phone or keys to drop out after sitting.
-Sizing runs slightly big. Usually I go for pants labeled 31-32" waist. With these, I had to buy 30" and still had a slight amount of slack and needed a belt to keep them up.

The main reason why I will return them is the pant legs are too baggy. They don't get in the way, but it does look a bit ridiculous, almost like bell bottom capris. I am 5'11", 155", and usually wear 32"x30" pants. Yep, these pant legs are too wide for me. The length is good, on the shorter side, resting about 2/3 up the shin.

My alternative that I like better is the Mountain Hardwear Basin 3/4 leg pant. Slimmer in the legs then the Slickrock, which I like. Basin leg length rests at about 1/2 way up the shin. The Basin also has a drawstring in the leg cuff, so you can slim the leg up. The Slickrock pants could benefit by having this, especially with the wider legs.

Bottom line, if you like the fit and don't mind wide legs, they are good pants. But if you are a skinny person like me, you might find them to be too baggy.

  • Gift:
  • No
  • Waist:
  • Feels too big
  • Length:
  • Feels true to length

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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May

18

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Go-to pants for bike commuting

By zamboni

from Asheville, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • High-Quality Material and Stitching
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Travel

    Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

    I wear these almost every day of the year for my commute to work. Having covered knees but exposed lower legs is very temperature-flexible for those 50 degree mornings with 80 degree afternoons. They breathe and wick better than cotton, and certainly dry faster, but won't blow you away with their performance. However they drape well and don't look ridiculous off-bike. They are also super durable - i went down and slid on my thigh for about 20 feet on ice, but there isn't a mark anywhere on the pants.

    Sizing is generous - normally i wear 32s but had to get these in 30s for a good fit.

    These strike a good balance between fashion and utiilty, and are great quality for the money. I dig the colors available but would really like a khaki (or similar) option. On my monitor the colors look a bit off compared to actual: "Steel" has some plum in it, and "Oyster" leans toward olive.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Waist:
    • Feels too big
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    22

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    The best pants you can buy!

    By Mark the Eagle Scout

    from Austin, TX

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • High-Quality Material and Stitching
    • Lightweight
    • Packable
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Camping
      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking

      Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

      These REI pants are wonderful! I have bought athletic shorts and pants in the past, and these are by far the most comfortable, breathable, and stylish pants I have found. Great for rock climbing since they are 3/4 length they protect your knees from the rock face. They are also made with earth friendly materials, you can't get much better than that! Well, maybe if they were made in the USA. Compared to NorthFace, Kuhl, Prana, Marmot, these pants are superior...nice work REI!

      • Waist:
      • Feels true to size
      • Length:
      • Feels true to length

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      26

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Jolly but not Perfect

      By JulianOverseas

      from CT

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Packable

      Cons

      • Poor Fit
      • Poor Material or Construction

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Camping
      • Casual Wear
      • Climbing
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

      The most important thing for the online buyer to be aware of is that the waist size on these trousers is extremely generous. My 30" feel more like 32". Perhaps REI are trying to make plump people feel better about themselves, but not so clever in the online environment. I'd like the trousers to be a little narrower in the leg, but that's just a personal preference. My only other criticism is that the fasten button is poorly stitched, and came off after just a few wears.

      Those negatives aside, these are a great pair of casual strides. Cool and comfortable, they're excellent for cycling / climbing / just hanging about in. I'll be using them all summer, enjoying plenty of cream cakes without worrying about outgrowing the waist.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Waist:
      • Feels too big
      • Length:
      • Feels true to length

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      15

      2009

       
      4.0

      Do everything 3/4 pants

      By Joshua Honeycutt

      from Plano, TX

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • High-Quality Material and Stitching
      • Lightweight
      • Packable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cycling

        Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

        I love these pants and wear them constantly for cycle commuting, work and everything else.
        The fabric has proven to be tough. It won't fray or rip easily. It does wear from abrasions (that knife with thumb stud or other odd shaped object you carry daily in your pocket will eventually wear a hole in the *outer* layer). Even with this wear I've put them through tens of wash cycles and wears before repairing the holes with no ill effects.
        Pockets are numerous and just the right size to keep out of the way. Cargo pockets have a mesh expansion, but unlike other shorts they are made so they won't catch on small protrusions in your environment.
        Waist sizing is definitely on the large side and it's even more confusing that it doesn't follow across the slickrock pants and regular shorts.
        The only thing stopping me from buying a fifth pair is the lack of color options.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Waist:
        • Feels too big
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        9

        2009

         
        3.0

        nice features but not true to size

        By Bob from B

        from Bellinhgam, WA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • High-Quality Material and Stitching
        • Lightweight
        • Pockets

        Cons

        • Poor Fit
        • Too large

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

        I have used these pants for walking, hiking, and bicycling. They are very comfortable and great for the warm weather. The pockets are very well designed: a small pocket with in the leg pocket is perfect for a cell phone, the back pockets have velcro flaps. My only complaint is that they come too big. I normally wear a 30 and these 30s are too big by about 2-3 inches. I would not recommend these to those who waist is 30inches or less, and would definitely suggest you try them on first before buying. I will probably try the Mountain Hardwear brand next to see if they are better fit. But I still like these pants a lot.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Waist:
        • Feels too big
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        26

        2009

         
        5.0

        People laugh, I smile....

        By 2beornot2be

        from Spokane, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • High-Quality Material and Stitching
        • Lightweight
        • Packable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Casual Wear
          • Climbing
          • Hiking
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

          I wear these pants all the time! People laugh at them, but I just smile. They are so comfy and durable. No complaints here...

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jun

          18

          2009

           
          4.0

          Watch the Sizing

          By Don SA

          from San Antonio, Texas

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Packable

          Cons

          • Poor Fit

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

          Be careful on the size. They run large. I had to return my normal size and re-order a size smaller.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Waist:
          • Feels too big
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          15

          2009

           
          5.0

          Favorite Spring/Summer/Fall pants...ever

          By [@]

          from SLC, Utah

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • High-Quality Material and Stitching

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

            Generous cut provides better comfort and range of motion than most other 3/4 length shorts. Could we get these in addtional colors... like Khaki?

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Feb

            11

            2009

             
            5.0

            All Around Awesome

            By Bake the Nomad

            from Lake Havasu City, Az

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • High-Quality Material and Stitching
            • Lightweight
            • Packable

            Cons

            • Need smaller waist sizes

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Bouldering
            • Camping
            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking
            • Travel

            Comments about REI Slickrock 3/4-Length Pants - Men's:

            These are my new all around go to wear, light weight, comfortable and stylish from the airport to a V5 problem. My only negative is that they only go to a 30 waist and would do well in a 28. Jus a thought.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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