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REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam
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Shipping Information.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 32" Inseam Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (23)
- Comfortable (22)
- Breathable (21)
- Packs small / compresses (20)
- High-quality material and stitching (11)
Cons
- Poor material or construction (8)
Best Uses
- Hiking (22)
- Backpacking (20)
- Camping (17)
- Casual wear (15)
- Travel (15)
- Waist:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
100%
(20 reviews)
Feels too big
- Length:
Feels too short
Feels true to length
65%
(13 reviews)
Feels too long
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (13), Casual/ recreational (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
- Zippers
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
I have been buying REI Sahara pants for about ten years - they may have had a different name ten years ago (I don't remember), but essentially they were the same pants. Sometime in the last five years, REI switched from a sturdy YKK zipper to a lighter, less sturdy zipper. Since that change, I have bought four Sahara pants, and all four have had zipper problems. In one case, a side zipper locked up while I was hiking in the New Mexico mountains, and I had to cut the pocket open to get my map out. In the other cases, the fly zipper came apart after about a year or less. By comparison, I still have two of the pants I bought 8 to 10 years ago and the zippers still work. REI, please use a higher quality zipper on these pants, because I like the pants, but I don't like having the zippers fail at awkward moments.
- Gift:
- No
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
- Versatile
Cons
- New grey color is wierd
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
I own 5 pairs of Saharas, wear them constantly in 3 seasons. I even got by with them on "casual Friday" at work. But the main problem with convertible pants is that it's very easy to misplace or lose the zipped-off legs (in the laundry, traveling or whereever). But by owning several Saharas of the same color, they were interchangeable. Now, with the style change, the interchangability is lost.
Also: the grey color -- the least quick to show the dirt -- is greenish and much less attractive for casual wear, the price has gone up, and I'm doubtful that the extra vertical leg zippers is worth the extra weight, hassle and feel. Seems like just one more cheap, small zipper to break or get stuck.
This is the second case where an excellent, beloved for years REI product was degraded by an "upgrade."
Bring back the old tried and true Saharas! And please realize that there is value in NOT changing your designs, unless there's a truly compelling reason.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too long
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Hiking
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
These are great, lightweight functional pants, but REI must use a different measuring system. These are NOT a 32" inseam. I've worn 32" length pants for 20 years, so I ordered a pair of these online, and when I got them and put on they were dragging off my heels. I held them up to another pair of 32" pants and sure enough, they were about an inch and a half longer. Thinking maybe I had a mislabeled pair, I went to an REI store to confirm I had the correct size. I exchanged them for a 30, which fit like a 32 should. My advice, if you wear a 32: Order the 30.
- Gift:
- No
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels too long
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
- Poor Material or Construction
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
The stitching on these is terrible. The main rear center seam blew apart after 3 uses. It blew probably because of insufficient stitches per inch and not a heavy enough thread. The main rear center seam stitch count is 7 stitches per inch. Compare this to Columbia Titanium pants which have 12 stitches per inch on the same seam. What was even more troublesome was the stitching on the rear pockets. While the main rear center seam was at least lock stitched, the pockets were "potato sack" stitched...that is...if one stitch got cut the whole seam opened up. I had the interior seams on both rear pockets zip open after only two uses.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
- Bad zippers
- Poor Material or Construction
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
I bought 3 pairs of these pants in 2007 and I still use them today. However I recieved 3 new pair as a christmas gift in 2010. One pair ripped the first day I wore them. REI replaced these since they were brand new. Since then all three of the newer pairs have become useless. Zippers have come and stitched and fabric has shredded. I admit I'm hard on clothing however the 4 yr old pairs are still going strong. I don't know what their doing different now but it needs to be re looked.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
Cons
- Poor Material or Construction
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
These pants had the potential to be great. The side zip down the leg is a nice feature. The problem with them is the durability. After a few casual wears around town I took them on a 6 day backpacking trip and the rear seam completely came apart! This also made the back pockets useless as they are sown into the rear seam. Also the fabric showed considerable wear after the trip.
I really wanted to like these pants, but the poor build quality makes them unusable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Material or Construction
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
Just bought this the other day on my way to JTNP for my day trip. I would like to see 5% spandex added to the polyester fabric for the next updated version. It will provide the stretch so I don't have to worry about the seams busting when I climb small boulders along the hiking trails at JTNP.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels too long
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
I liked these pants - they have plenty of pockets and convert to and from shorts without taking off one's footwear. Most pockets have some sort of positive closure, velcro or zipper. Unfortunately, the front pockets are an exception which means for me at least it is possible for things to fall out without being noticed when I am seated. This did in fact happen and I lost something that will be hard to replace. I plan to take the pants to a seamstress to have velcro added to the front pockets. My recommendation by them when on sale and use the savings to have the velcro added.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips - Men's 32" Inseam:
I purchased these online after finding a pair on clearance in the store. I was extremely pleased with the fit and comfort of these pants on the trail and in the city. Personally, I have not had issues with the zippers.
A few shortcomings: The inseam is a little long, so consider one length shorter than normal; The small zipper pocket in the front is barely big enough for your car keys and alarm keyfob; The web belt will come out of the beltloops in the wash unless its buckled; The only compartment for your phone is an open pocket inside the right front pocket -- previous generation had a pocket inside the left cargo pocket.
Although these issues are annoying, I will still continue to add these pants to my wardrobe.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels too long
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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 32" Inseam:
I've been wearing Sahara pants for years for hiking and backpacking and I was delighted when REI finally introduced the No Sit Zips. I want to love these pants and I do for the most part.
My only complaints are the current fabric lacks the durability I need and the stitching around the pockets breaks and unravels too easily. My problem is I have bad knees and when I encounter high "step downs" (over rocks, roots etc) I must sit down and sometimes even scoot on my bottom. Previous versions of this pant have withstood this abuse but I quickly wore holes and lost significant stitching along the rear pockets of these.
I shopped for alternatives and found some with more durable (both heavy and slightly heavier) fabric and another that sews the rear pockets on the inside and has no exposed stitching on the seat of the pants. But both lacked full length zippers and I can't go back to pulling pants legs over muddy boots so I will stick with these pants for now.
In the meantime I will try seam sealing pocket stitching on the inside to prevent it from unraveling when it breaks. I will use "Gear Aid Tenacious Tape" to patch the inevitable holes (the "sage green" is a reasonable match for "Thicket Green". I'd prefer to not hike with patched pants but what else can I do?
Please REI product designers, make these otherwise perfect pants in a more durable slightly heavier fabric like some of your competitors do (but please no "swish, swish" sounds when you walk) and with better rear pockets (either inset or "lock –stitch" the thread).
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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