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REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men\'s 30" InseamOnly At REI

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    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam

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    With a 30 in. inseam, the men's REI Sahara Convertible pants with No-Sit Zips feature an innovative new design that makes converting from pants to shorts and back again easier than ever before!

    • Side zippers run the full length of the lower legs; together with thigh zippers they allow quick conversions without requiring wearer to sit down
    • They also preclude the need to slip lower legs sections over messy boots when converting from pants to shorts along a muddy trail
    • Color-coded thigh zippers help you easily tell the right leg from the left leg when converting back to pants
    • Lightweight nylon fabric dries quickly, resists pilling and is easy to pack away in a backpack
    • With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
    • Fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish to repel moisture and stains
    • Side cargo pockets offer ample space for trail items; also includes front hand pockets, zip coin/security pocket, 1 rear zippered pocket and 1 rear rip-and-stick pocket
    • Mesh pockets bags enhance ventilation and allow water to drain
    • Gusseted crotch facilitates freedom of movement for increased comfort
    • Included webbing belt can be completely removed if desired
    • Elastic waist helps secure the fit

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    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Nylon / nylon blend
    Nylon
    Yes
    No
    No
    Yes
    30 inches
    8.5 inches
    No
    Yes
    Yes
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Waterproof
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Inseam (in.)
    Shorts inseam (in.)
    Insulated
    Convertible
    Side cargo pockets
    Gender

    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam Customer Reviews

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    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam
     
    3.1

    (based on 74 reviews)

    63%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (64)
    • Comfortable (56)
    • Breathable (49)
    • Packs small / compresses (49)
    • High-quality material and stitching (15)

    Cons

    • Poor material or construction (24)
    • Poor fit (15)
    • Not enough pockets (12)

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (51)
    • Backpacking (44)
    • Camping (42)
    • Travel (40)
    • Casual wear (30)
      • Waist:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        84% 

        (58 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        71% 

        (49 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (36), Avid adventurer (30)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (53)

    Reviewed by 74 customers

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    4.0

    Generally what you want.

    By Grimice

    from Parker, CO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

          Generally this is what I wanted. Waste fits well, material breathes.

          Only reason for not 5 stars was that the waste size did not come any shorter then 30 inche in-seam so the pants are a bit too long.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Good hiking pants

          By Jhike

          from Littleton, CO

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Bulky

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

          Small pockets on the legs are too small for cell phone or camera, too short for pen or sunscreen; maybe for chap stick or something. There's even another very small zip pocket just outside the upper right pants pocket. Can't figure why you need one, much less two or three of these, especially since there's already a change pocket inside the right upper pocket. Otherwise these pants are great.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          2.0

          Missing some key features

          By Edwin

          from Southern CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Packable

          Cons

          • Not Enough Pockets or Features
          • Poor Fit

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

          My biggest issue is the lack of zippered cargo pocket. The old design had one zippered pocket that made it easy to stash valuables and not worry about them falling out. Instead of all the tiny useless pockets, I would much prefer to have a zippered cargo pocket. The no-sit zip are a little too complicated to undo and redo even while sitting down (maybe it needs more practice), but even worse is that on the Gunmetal color I still could not tell the right from left pant leg. Additionally, the pant legs seem much baggier than the old design.

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          4.0

          Pantalones

          By Yota On 38

          from Greensboro, MD

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Camping
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

            Love them. Hiked a few multi day, high mileage trips(14+ miles a day) with these pants so far. No signs of wear or weakness in high wear areas. No chafing at all and they dry extremly quickly, even after down pour rains.

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels too short
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Prospecting in Guyana

            By Part Time Outdoors

            from Arlington, Va

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • High-Quality Material and Stitching
            • Lightweight
            • Packable
            • Quick drying
            • Stain Resistent
            • Zip Key Pocket

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Prospecting
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

              Actually, I returned the 30 inch for the 28 inch inseam since I am 5'8". I took only two of these pants on a 14 day trip to the bush in Guyana South America where we spend time in both the city and jungle. I lost my motel key once because I didn't notice the zippered key pocket but used it thereafter. In the bush when my pants became dirty with mud, I just unzipped them and used them as shorts. When returning from the bush, I would just wash them in the shower and they would clean up nicely with soap and be dry the next day. When I returned home I continued to wear them daily around the house. I love them.

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              REI Sahara Convertible Pants good value

              By trailjammer

              from san jose,ca

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Packable

              Cons

              • Poor Material or Construction

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

              I used this product to lounge and relax when we were in camp after being on motorcycles all day. They are very comfy and breathable. I love that the shorts are easy to unzip and they pack down very small.

              • Waist:
              • Feels too small
              • Length:
              • Feels too long
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Terrible quality

              By JeffMtn

              from Denver, CO

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              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable

              Cons

              • Poor Material or Construction

              Best Uses

                Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

                Have had two pairs of these over the last few years. Both have had failed stitching. The first pair lasted for about two years but eventually, the pocket stitching failed, thankfully I noticed because my wallet was on the ground as I was walking around town. Second pair, which I owned for only about 6 months failed in the rear seam.

                Have to say, I'll be purchasing a different brand. REI quality control/workmanship is abysmal these days.

                • Waist:
                • Feels true to size
                • Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Great pants

                By willeyams

                from New York, NY

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer
                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Lightweight
                • Packable
                • Pockets

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

                  great, comfortable pants; look good as shorts (when i'm not wearing tights underneath!)

                  • Waist:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  great pants, fit just right, lite weight

                  By Wombat

                  from Tustin, CA

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                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Camping
                    • Hiking
                    • Travel

                    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

                    I wear these on weekly hard core (8-12 mile)hikes. No complaints or problems. Like the 'no sit' zip off legs.

                    • Waist:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    4.0

                    SO FAR SO GOOD

                    By Outlawbak

                    from Beaumont Texas

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Verified Buyer
                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Breathable
                    • Comfortable
                    • Lightweight
                    • Packable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking
                      • Camping
                      • Hiking

                      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 30" Inseam:

                      covers two purposes in one

                      • Waist:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Length:
                      • Feels true to length
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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