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    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes

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    The women's REI Sahara Convertible plus-size pants with No-Sit Zips feature an innovative 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 having to sit down
    • They also preclude the need to slip lower leg 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 faille fabric dries quickly, resists pilling and is easy to pack away in a backpack
    • Fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish to repel moisture and stains
    • With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
    • Flat front waist flatters and smooths the figure; includes snap closure, belt loops and a removable webbing belt
    • Mesh pockets bags enhance ventilation and allow water to drain
    • Gusseted crotch facilitates freedom of movement for increased comfort
    • Topstitching throughout flattens seams and reduces abrasion
    • Front angle-entry pockets; right side has a hidden zip pocket inside
    • Zippered back pockets; pleated patch flap cargo pockets with bellows provide roomy storage space
    • Articulated knees provides a comfortable fit
    • Sahara plus-size pants feature a relaxed, easy fit

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

    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes Customer Reviews

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    REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes
     
    3.5

    (based on 8 reviews)

    71%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (8)
    • Breathable (6)
    • Comfortable (5)
    • Allows free movement (4)

    Cons

    • Too long (4)
    • Poor fit (3)

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (4)
    • Hiking (3)
      • Fit:

      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        50% 

        (3 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
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      • Casual/ recreational (8)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

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    Aug

    4

    2012

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Way too long

    By happycampgurl

    from oakland, ca

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Quick drying

    Cons

    • Strange Fit
    • Too Long

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

    I've owned a couple different versions of the Sahara pants and they have always been a bit loose in the cut, but these latest ones are just weird. I was lucky enough to be able to try on in the store. I actually like a higher waist because it doesn't interfere with my backpacking harness/belt and these definitely are high waisted. However this latest version is too tight in the seat and upper thigh BUT the bottom zip off part of the leg is WAY TOO BAGGY AND LONG--I mean really, really long. It's like the two parts were designed and sized by two different companies. I'll be skipping this version of the Sahara pants unfortunately. I love that REI carries plus sizes but the sizing on these pants is just weird.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    25

    2012

     
    5.0

    Great Pants

    By Kangamommie

    from Adelaide Australia

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too Long

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

    I'm travelling with a group of students next year and hoping to find some lightweight comfortable pants that would pack into a travel pack. These pants fit the bill exactly- they are a nice dark colour, available in my size- let's say I'm not as thin as I could be. The only problem was the length of the pants but I have been able to shorten them so they fit perfectly now. I'm seriously thinking about buying a second pair

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jun

    7

    2012

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Sahara Convertible Pants..womens size

    By Gerirxer

    from Baltimore, MD

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too Long

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

    The petite sizing was great for length, but the rise was too short. The Womens' sizing was perfect in the rise but the length was way too long, and with the zipper, very challenging to hem.
    bottom line: don't order by mail..go try them on in the store.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    28

    2012

    (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Nice pants- run large

    By VTCowgirl

    from Northern Virginia

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Breathable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

    I love my first pair of REI Sahara Convertible Pants, sadly, after a long winter of hibernation the size 16 is a bit to tight this spring. What is a girl to do when she needs a good pair of lightweight pants to protect from ticks, bugs, and brambles when getting back in shape on the trails and conventional sizes are too small? Not to mention a nice lightweight material for these muggy Virginia summers, with zip off legs for relaxing around the campsite or an impromptu dash into the stream when fishing? I was excited see that online REI offers plus sizes. Based on the size chart provided I ordered a 20W, and they are HUGE, especially in the thigh area. If I had measured my "waist" about 6 inches over my belly button then I would need a 16W. If you are ordering these, beware not to measure your natural waist or where you might be used to the normal rise of pants hitting. The waist is an extremely high rise which means that unless you belt the pants underneath your bra line the crotch hangs down between your thighs. To put this in perspective, I am 5'10", so its not from being short waisted. I have a feeling if I ordered these in a smaller size, and pulled them up where they belong they would look like capris, which essentially renders the zip off leg useless. Based on the advice of other reviewers I will be ordering the convertible capri pants with fingers crossed that they will have a proper rise and the inseam is long enough.

    REI, please, please, please tell someone in charge of designing your plus size women's outdoor clothing to have actual plus size women try the clothes on first. I would love to see pants and shirts available in tall sizing and cut realistically, not all of us big girls have a 30-32 inch inseam or shorter. Not to mention it would be nice to have few more fashionable items such as those you make for so called "normal" sizes, I have to say the majority of your plus hiking apparel is frumpy.

    Service and delivery comments:

    As usual REI service is excellent and I expect no problem with a return. Delivery was super quick, even the week before a holiday weekend. Ordered Wednesday and arrived Saturday with the REI member free shipping.

    • Fit:
    • Feels too big
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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

    (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    4

    2012

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Fit not consistent

    By Rudman

    from Canada

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Hiking

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

    These are high quality pants and I like the improvement of not having to sit to convert to shorts. Unfortunately, the sizing is completely inconsistent with the old sahara zip off pants. I ordered a size larger and they were smaller than the ones I own from last year! Order one or two sizes up.

    • Fit:
    • Feels too small
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    13

    2011

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I'd buy it again

    By Mahoganie

    from West Olive, MI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Quick dry

    Cons

    • A little too long for me

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Casual Wear
    • Day hikes

    Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

    I wore these one the Hollyford Track, New Zealand as well as other day hikes. I was able to wash them out in the sink/tub at night and they were dry by morning.

    I was thrilled to find hiking wear in my size!!

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    16

    2011

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Better than I expected

    By MrsSchil

    from Arlington, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Sports

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

      Plus size options in any outdoor/recreational clothing is generally limited and usually unflattering. These pants, with the small elastic bands on either side of the waistband, are better than most. For me, they're a little baggy in the crotch and shorter than I wear my jeans, but for light hikes, they'll do just fine.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      4

      2011

      (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Runs Big

      By rawr

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Poor Fit
      • Too Long

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants with No-Sit Zips- Women's Plus Sizes:

        For the last two months, I've been shopping for an upcoming trip to Asia. I was really excited about these pants, and I ordered them as soon as they were available.

        I ordered the same size I got in the REI Rendezvous Convertible Pants (darker pants in the picture), but these feel so much bigger. The rise is really high, they seem longer, the pant leg is really wide (very unflattering when the bottoms are attached), and the waist fits much bigger (doesn't help that it's part elastic). If it weren't for the attached belt, I'm not sure they would stay up!

        However, the length of the shorts is what I was expecting, and the material seems like it will be really cool for a summer in Asia, which is what I need. These are almost perfect for my needs.

        I think a size down would fit much better (and be more flattering). Unfortunately, I leave before I could get a smaller pair in the mail, and they're not yet available in REI stores near me. I'm not yet sure if I will keep them.

        • Fit:
        • Feels too big
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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