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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys'

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys'

Item # 778563
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Adventurous boys can be ready for anything in these functional REI pants with zip-off legs.

  • Durable nylon is breathable and quick drying for superb comfort and performance
  • Fabric has a UPF 30 rating for protection from damaging UV rays
  • Pant legs zip off, converting pants to shorts; side leg zippers at cuffs allow easy on/off over footwear
  • Adjustable, internal button elastic waistband; features a whistle keying fob on snap tab above left pocket for fun
  • Features front slash pockets and 2 back flap pockets
  • Also has 2 cargo pockets on legs with rip-and-stick closures
  • Amphibious versatility—pockets feature mesh corners for drainage and ventilation

Imported.

Item 778563

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys' Specs

Specification

Description

Inseam23 inches
StyleConvertible Pants
Shorts inseam10 inches
Adjustable waistYes
FabricNylon
Sun-protective fabricYes
GenderBoys'

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys' Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys'
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Allows free movement (4)
  • Breathable (4)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Jan

    20

    2010

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Backpackers beware!

    By SumiW

    from Ann Arbor, MI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Convenient
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poor design
    • Potentially uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Hiking
    • Travel

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys':

    If you're purchasing these zip-offs for backpacking, be aware that the waist adjustment feature uses buttons on the *inside* of the waistbelt. These buttons would be directly under the backpack's hipbelt for most kids -- extremely uncomfortable when hiking. We had to cut off the buttons in the middle of the hike and use a piece of rope to keep his pants up.

    We love zip-offs, especially for traveling, but I wouldn't recommend these for backpacking unless you don't need the waist adjustment feature and can cut the buttons off.

    • Gift:
    • No

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

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    11

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great pants, but just beware the sizing!

    By The Drifter

    from Thurmont, MD

    About Me Frequent Exerciser

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Too Long

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • HikingBackpacking

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys':

    I bought several pairs of these pants for my grandson for his use on a recent camping trip. They worked great and showed no problems with durability or craftsmanship. My grandson liked the pants and had no complaints. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is that I had to return the original order, because the sizing seemed to run waaay long. I had to go a size smaller than what the chart said should have fit him. Other than that caveat, I highly recommend this item

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Fit:
    • Feels too big

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    28

    2010

     
    5.0

    Gus loves them, wears 'em every day!

    By JoanneW

    from NYC area

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • NONE

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Climbing
    • Hiking
    • Running
    • Sports

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys':

    Love these pants, wear them every day. Other reviewer mentioned fading of shorts but this is the case with all zip-offs. Love the color-coded (R/L) zipoff feature, never had that before with other companies. True that they ran slightly long, but that's because the L is 12/14, not just 12.

    • Gift:
    • Yes
    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    26

    2009

     
    4.0

    Good deal

    By lamcsn

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys':

        Bought two for my middle east trip. Very good and comfortable in such a hot weather. Waterproof. Washed it at night and already dry in the morning. The convertible design is very useful and easy to take off without taking off my hiking boots.

        The zip feels a bit fragile, but acceptable for this price. Waist part of the pant is too wide but have "inside-adjustment rubber band" or you can put on a belt.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        28

        2009

         
        3.0

        Great pants, not colorfast

        By ry-les

        from Salt Lake City, UT

        About Me Frequent Exerciser

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Not Colorfast

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys':

        These pants are great - but when I put my sons "shorts" through the wash a few times and then put them back together with the bottoms, they were two completely different colors. Not a big deal for hiking etc. but it looks pretty funny.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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