White Sierra Teton Convertible Trail Pants - Women's Petite - Special Buy

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I have had poor luck with convertible pants in the past. The nylon ones seem to conduct heat (and cold). I have been using hospital scrubs for hiking for sun and bug protection, my main reason for wearing pants in my area.
When I first got them I was surprized at how baggy/comfy they are and how nice they looked. I origionally had not intended to use these hiking but decided on trying them out for some hot weather geocaching.

It was in the 90's here and having them cover my legs did not make them any hotter, I was actually more comfortable. I tromped through light undergrowth without the vegatation scratching my skin. Also the bugs were bad and I could not find my spray, I guess I forgot it. I don't like spray anyway, the pants were much more comfortable than slimy spray.

I had some royal robbins convertable pants in the past but like another poster, they crept up and gave me wedgies. I have not worn them since. These ones fit me great. The nice thing is I think they are going to fit through a variety of sizes, so gaining and losing a few pounds won't matter.

I was looking forward to zipping off the pantlegs because I have never had a convertable pant where that helped any. I didn't need to do that, even though it was 90, it was shady and breezy. I don't know how they would perform in hotter weather but I will get my chance latter on during summer. I think because they are very loose and the zipper creates a hoop effect there is more air movement than other pants.

I also wear loose fitting shirts in the sun and heat and the cut of the pants blends in well. The pockets performed well, I had a pocket full of heavy stuff and it didn't flop about. I'm glad the large fit because the extra large would have been too long. It would be nice if they came with different inseams.

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I was so excited to get these pants, but, once I tried them on, I realized that I would have to be of hobbit size to wear them. I'm 5'10" and these were beyond being short. They felt really great, lightweight, but, too too short.

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FINALLY--a pair of hiking pants designed for those of us well endowed with hips, thighs, and butt! I love the freedom of movement to be able to reach my leg up to large rocks as in a far climb, and sit on a log without my legs looking like stuffed sausages. And zipping off to shorts allows adequate crotch aeration. I do have a length issue, however, due to my short legs. It would be great if these pants came in 3 lengths--short, average, tall. Otherwise, I LOVE these pants for hiking and traveling.

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Just got back from an 8 day backpack in the Grand Canyon, and these pants were awesome. They survived daily scrapes with sandstone, limestone, granite, cactus, etc., etc. while climbing, rappelling,and hiking. My backpack didn't survive, but these pants did!

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These pants are very comfy and great for trailwear (keeping off bugs, brush, etc.). I've worn them hiking in a variety of places, including Acadia, Great Smokies, and Adirondacks, and I've never had a problem with them.

I've read about other pants whose zippers chafe--I've never had that problem with these. I've never worn them just as shorts, but use the zippers to vent my pants when it's hot out.

The only downside is that these are sizes S, M, L, etc., as opposed to real pants sizes (6, 8, 10, etc.). I generally wear a Misses 8 in street clothes. I have these pants in a size M. They fit great for the most part, though sometimes feel a bit baggy, and after a few hours on the trail I sometimes need to use the belt to cinch them in at the waist so they don't get droopy.

Also, I've never had occasion to use the Velcro cinching closures at the ankles. But then again, I always wear a pair of wool hiking socks (pulled all the way up) and hiking boots beneath them.

I wear these pants all the time and actually plan to get another pair.

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I have two pairs of these pants. They both are M-size. The second one I bought is different material than the first one. The first one is bark color, the second one is chocolate color, the second one doesn't breath at all.
I am 5'3", 125lb, the legs' room is baggie, the 30 inches inseam is too long for me, but doesn't bother me, the waist is too loose for me, and the belt sometime doesn't stay tie.
Over all, they are comfortable pants.

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The pants are comfortable and baggy throughout but the waist is a little tight. I wear a size 4 and bought a small. They fit throughout the legs, but are only just big enough in the waist.

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These pants fit great, are comfortable and great light weight material. I didnt find them "itchy" at the zip off point, as did a previous reviewer. You just need to make sure that the little fabric flap located on the inside of the pant leg is laying flat over the zipper after you unszip the leg.......no problem!

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I hiked in these this summer in Glacier and this fall in the NC mountains....comfy pants that convert easily to shorts. Left lower pant leg has a pocket that stores the right leg panel once both legs are removed when converting to shorts...a nice plus. I've worn a size 4 in REI pants in the past; this size small fits well.

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I wish these pants didn't feel scratchy where the zipper converts these into shorts. There is just not enough fabric to cover the zipper completely and I know I have to return these pants because it will drive me crazy on a trip! It is unfortunate because otherwise the nylon actually feels really soft, they are very lightweight, and the pockets are great. They fit true to size and look cute for a hiking pant. Ah well!