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Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's
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Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's

Item # 747201

$45.00

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When versatility is key and weight is a concern, pack these pants that convert into shorts—ideal for traveling and backpacking.

  • Omni-Dry® Tactel® nylon is soft, breathable, abrasion-resistant and quick-drying for superb comfort and performance
  • Fabric provides UPF 30 protection from harmful solar rays
  • Leg zippers convert pants into shorts with a 7.5" inseam
  • Features two front slash pockets and two large cargo pockets with mesh lining for water drainage
  • Rear Zip-closed security pocket is great for storing lightweight valuables
  • Radial leg gussets increase range of movement
  • Machine washable for easy care
  • Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade™ items rated UPF 30 and higher proudly carry the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation

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Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's Specs

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Inseam31 inches
Shorts inseam7.5 inches
FabricTactel nylon
GenderWomen's

Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's Customer Reviews

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Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's
 
4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Allows free movement (4)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Breathable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 4 customers

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      Oct

      11

      2008

      (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome Pants - and they're not ugly!

      By Weightlifting RN

      from Southern New England

      About Me Conditioning Exerciser

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Comfortable
      • Fit Well
      • Lightweight
      • Low waist

      Cons

      • none for me

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's:

      These pants are great! Very comfortable and flattering. They've got a nice, low waist - I have a boyish figure, i.e., not much of a waist - and these fit comfortably and allow for good range-of-motion. (No, don't worry, they're not "low-riders" that will be flashing your undies to all of the other hikers on the trail when you bend down to re-lace your boot...).

      The legs are straight and not overly-full. The waist is elasticized in back, but has a flat, low-profile front which looks good. The material dries so fast you barely know you've gotten wet. I bought these in "Bark" which is a chocolate brown.

      FYI, I am 5'6" and a muscular 130#; size Small fits me very nicely. Prior to buying these I tried on 3 styles of North Face and none of them even remotely fit my body type. I was VERY surprised when I pulled these, since they don't look like they're anything special....but they are great!

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

      (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      23

      2008

      (20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Comfortable but pockets are too small

      By SoCal Sue

      from Southern California

      About Me Weekend Warrior

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Pockets too small

      Best Uses

      • Hiking
      • Sports

      Comments about Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's:

      These pants are light weight, fit great, and provide comfortable movement. I do day hikes in them (as far as 16 miles) and never had a problem.

      The pockets are too small. If you're looking for cargo pants with lots of roomy pockets, this isn't the pant for you. There's a zipper pocket that I use for my ID, REI card, and money. But it doesn't hold anything bigger than that.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      12

      2008

      (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Love these pants

      By Love the ADK

      from Indiana

      About Me Occasional Exerciser

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Warm Weather

        Comments about Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's:

        I wore these pants on numerous hikes in the mountains for 2 weeks. The weather was cool but they kept me warm. And when it rained, they dried quickly. I loved the fact I could zip the legs off each night, wash off the dirt, zip them back on the pants, hang them up and they were dry for the next days hike! My husband has a pair from another merchant, and he liked mine better. He liked the size of the pockets as he said his were too deep.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        10

        2008

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Fit

        By CtShopper

        from Ct

        About Me Weekend Warrior

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Gym
          • Running
          • Sports
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about Columbia Sportswear Challenger Convertible Pants - Women's:

          They fit great. I've had other converible pants but I'll have to say that these are great. Although the color in the picture is much darker than the real thing. I purchased them in the store.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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