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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's

Item # 761565
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Great for hiking and traveling, these REI Sahara pants offer convertible coverage for changing weather—one pair provides both pants and shorts.

  • Updated design features low-profile pockets front and back, providing a more flattering fit
  • Lightweight nylon fabric is durable and quick-drying; fabric offers a UPF rating of 50+, providing excellent skin protection from UV damage
  • Legs zip off above knees, providing 7 in. inseam shorts for warm weather
  • Articulated knees and gusseted crotch create ease for long-striding comfort
  • Pockets aplenty! Features front and back pockets, and cargo pockets with rip-and-stick closures
  • Zippered pocket inside right front pocket holds credit card, cash and house key; left thigh zippered pocket holds other items you can't afford to lose
  • Front and thigh pockets are lined with mesh at the bottom and back pockets have grommet holes for drainage in wet situations and improved ventilation
  • Back-elastic waist with zip fly and snap closure has a 1 in. wide webbing belt for adjustable fit
  • Zippered cuffs slip easily over shoes or boots; rip-and-stick adjustable cuff tabs keep trail grit and creepy crawlies out of boots

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Item 761565

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Inseam30.5 inches
Shorts inseam7 inches
FabricNylon

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's
 
3.6

(based on 19 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (16)
  • Breathable (14)
  • Comfortable (13)
  • Allows free movement (11)
  • Durable (9)

Cons

  • Poor fit (4)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (12)
  • Warm weather (11)
  • Hiking (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Weekend warrior (11)

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Mar

30

2008

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

REI Sahara pants ( this year's)

By DBloom

from Bay Area, Ca

About Me Professional Athlete

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm

Cons

  • Poor Fit
  • Restricts Movement

Best Uses

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

    I found the REI Sahara pants from LAST year
    so comfortable-great fit- but THIS year- looks
    like they have a LOWER riding waist- SO uncomfortable and unflattering. I wish the
    waistline was the same as last year- I would
    truly buy 4 more pair. I'm very dissapointed that the style was changed.

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

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    17

    2008

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    weekend warrior, not warrior pants

    By letcy

    from san francisco, ca

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Comfortable

    Cons

    • Poor Fit
    • Poor Ventilation

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

    Looks good for a 1 day wear--short hike or trip to dog park. But I took them backpacking for a long weekend and by day 2 they stretched to at least 2 sizes too big and were really uncomfortable. And now they look bad: they got fuzz balls where my pack sat on them.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    8

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Return to Last Year's Design, Please

    By Hiker Lady

    from Phoenix, Arizona

    About Me Weekend Warrior

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poor design

    Best Uses

    • Hiking backpacking

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

    I have four pair of LAST YEAR's design of the REI Sahara pants. I do not like this year's pocket layout design or the lower waistline. These pants are not about style, they are about making life practical for hikers and travelers. If REI returns to LAST YEAR's design, I will buy some more pants. If not, I guess I'll have to start looking elsewhere. If necessary, make two lines of Sahara pants, one for folks who focus on style and appearance and one line for those of us who like to be comfortable, practical and utilitarian. Thanks much.

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

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    28

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent Fit

    By aundrea009

    from Waconia, MN

    About Me Weekend Warrior

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Sports
      • Warm Weather

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

      I tried on several different brands and these were the only convertible pants that fit me like a glove. (No gapping in the back, plenty of room in the thighs.) Great for hiking, canoeing, and fishing. The pant legs zip on and off easily. The fit is true to size and the "tall" length was perfect. I bought a pair in both colors.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      28

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      I heart these pants

      By Indoor Kitty

      from Knoxville, Tennessee

      About Me Weekend Warrior

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Weekend biking layer

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

        These are my favorite outer layer over my bike shorts when pedaling around the greenways near my home. (I'm the modest type so prefer to have a layer over my shorts.) When the legs are zipped on, I've got a reasonable windbreak and the ability to shift from pants to shorts and back means that I'm not digging through the laundry to find pants for cool days and shorts for warm. They also seemed to dry quickly from the water rides during a recent theme park trip. Only complaints are minor. I do wish the velcro on the legs would sung more tightly. I usually slip a ponytail holder over my foot to secure the bottom of the leg and keep it out of the chain. If you are going to ride, I would definitely wear them with traditional bike shorts. They can be a little chafe-y on a bike. A wider range of colors would be nice too. Overall, I recommend them highly for casual wear and outings when you want to look presentable at the grocery store on your way home from your activity.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        12

        2008

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        In the Wilderness with my pants down!!

        By skylady

        from Central Washington and Idaho backcountry

        About Me Gym Rat

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Allows Free Movement

        Cons

        • Poor Craftsmanship

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

          I was two days into an 8 day backpack in the Frank Church Wilderness with a new pair of pants and the zipper broke - completely. I spent the next 6 days with a pair of pants safety-pinned on one leg. The pins would pop out with any kind of deep bending (like to pick up my pack) and of course the hole let in all the bugs and brush. Nice pants, but get some better hardware!

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

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

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          1

          2008

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Travel light with these pants

          By apanda

          from Seattle, WA/Princeton Jct., NJ

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries quickly
          • Durable
          • Great Pockets
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • High waist

          Best Uses

          • Biking
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

          I have a love/hate relationship with these pants after wearing them at least 1 out of every 3-4 days for 7 weeks. I bought them to pack light for a backpacking trip to Europe. I wore them in the city, hiking and biking as both shorts and pants.
          They were washed in hotel/hostel sinks and dried overnight on a clothesline (Which was wonderful when I needed to wear them two days in a row). Stain removal was quite wasy also. The pants have an excellent variety of pockets for traveling. Many zip and are somewhat hidden for stashing important items (camera, wallet, etc.) I had no problems with any of the zippers or closures and the pants are still in great shape after all the constant wear.

          My main complaint with these pants- the waist line. It's just too high to make the pants attractive and could improve comfort if lowered. (I don't know which version of the pants I have). I never wore these pants without a shirt that would cover the ridiculous waistline.

          I also wish pant bottoms were rigged to allow the velcro to hold the legs at capri length or enough to keep the bottoms for dragging if necessary.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          16

          2008

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Nice pair of pants

          By andalus

          from Columbia, SC

          About Me Weekend Warrior

          Pros

          • Allows Free Movement
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Warm Weather

            Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

            Lots of nice pockets. Pants zip off to shorts easily and, even better, zip back on very easily. Sizing chart was accurate for fit and for length. Petite insearm is described accurately. Wish they were an inch longer. Roomy.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            26

            2008

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Perfect fit

            By Kementari

            from Fairfax, VA

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Allows Free Movement
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Warm Weather

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

              I wear these pants any time I go hiking or backpacking. They dry fast and are a great fit. I also wear them around the house, but the material's too lightweight to look any more than casual.

              Being long-waisted, I find the relatively high waist is comfortable because it doesn't give me wedgies. When hiking, I always wear the pants long, velcroed close, and tucked into my socks to protect against the ubiquitous ticks. Then I unzip the thighs halfway to provide plenty of air circulation. It's very practical and comfortable.

              I love my first pair so much I'm getting a second! They do run about a size smaller than you'd expect.

              • Fit:
              • Feels too small

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Aug

              11

              2008

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Could have been a bit better...

              By Northwest Gal

              from Boise, ID

              About Me Gym Rat

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Warm

              Cons

              • Poor Fit

              Best Uses

              • Warm Weather

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's:

              I wore these for a week-long back country trip to Glacier National Park. They fit okay - I had to go a size up from what I normally purchase. They were a little tight through the hips, which somewhat restricted movement at first. They fit a little higher on the waist than I would have liked. They did stretch after a few days and I had to keep tightening the belt (they actually felt better after a few days on trail, though). On the positive side, they dried VERY quickly. They also kept my legs warm at night when it got cold. I wish they had fit in the beginning like they fit after a few days of wear.

              • Fit:
              • Feels too small

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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