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The REI Sahara Convertible 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 pants feature a relaxed, easy fit

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

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

3.4

(based on 25 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (19)
Allows free movement (17)
Breathable (16)
Comfortable (16)
Durable (10)

Cons

Poor fit (6)
Too long (6)

Best Uses

Casual wear (11)
Hiking (10)
Backpacking (4)
Sports (3)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  Feels too big
  
  52%
  (11 reviews)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11), Enthusiast (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great Pants for Backpacking

By SeanAndDeea

from Illinois

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

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

Purchased these for my wife for a backpacking trip. I also go the same pants for myself. The zip off legs are great. Plenty of pockets for items that you use a lot during the day. My favorite pocket was the small zippered pocket that fit my ID and CC perfectly.

Have not had them long so not sure of the durablility yet, but they survived 27 miles with no sign of ware.

My wife did say that they seem large for the size printed on them. Started with a size 8 and had to go down to a size 6.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

These pants are too long!

By LibraGrl49

from Bend, Oregon, USA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Too Long

Best Uses

Hiking

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

I bought three pairs of these pants in 10 Regular last summer, and wore them hiking to the point that one pair ripped and I patched them. Except for their small pocket size, they were perfect for me. (See my August 2012 review). This year I bought one new pair and ordered a second, same 10 Regular as last year. I got the new pair I bought home and realized that they were an inch and half longer than last year--I measured them against a pair bought last summer. This extra length makes the new ones unwearable for me as it is not a simple matter to hem a pant with a zipper running down to the bottom. Too bad! To REI: please either keep the sizing of these pants consistent or give them some other name.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

STILL DISAPPOINTING

By DC Turtle

from Salem, VA

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Cons

Poor Fit
Tiny pockets

Best Uses

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

So disappointing to see that REI persists in these less functional versions of the zip off pants. I am still using the ones I bought years ago even though they are getting quite worn. But at least I can carry maps and other handy supplies and know that they will not fall out. Can't you have ONE version for active hikers and the rest for fashion?

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Feb

2013

3.0

Sahara Convertible pants

By RMAL

from Woodacre CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable

Cons

Too Long

Best Uses

Casual Wear

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

I Purchased these pants to wear in Hawaii and since I was staying in Waimea which can be quite chilly in the morning and yet when you head down to the harbor it can be very warm so the zip off part of the pants was very handy. However I got a size 16 since i couldn't even close the 14 to zip it up, and they were a bit too large and also too long. I was stepping on the backs of them all the time. The Velcro didn't go tight enough to make them not hit the ground.

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Feb

2013

2.0

Not as expected

By Lvr

from Seattle, wa

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Sports

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

Unfortunately I had to return the product as I did not try on and the cut was not standard to the size . Poor fit.

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Jan

2013

5.0

Love it!

By Outdoor Sarah

from Georgia

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

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

Great product. Light weight and seems really sturdy. Zips are easy to remove and reattach. Easy to clean. Pretty long, so be careful on sizing there, but with hiking boots, it fit perfectly.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Great for Changing Conditions

By Carving Light

from Boston MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Changing Conditions

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

Recently used these in Mazunte Mexico and in Mexico City. The shorts half were used in Mazunte during a spay/neuter project conducted outdoors in 90+ degree heat. They washed and held up beautifully to relatively harsh working conditions (lots of sun, wrestling in the sand/dirt, various fluids, getting scraped along the ground regularly). The pants were used in Mexico City for simply walking around (but essential since I had flown north from the 90+ degree weather that same day). The fit was a little off for me (the waist sat way higher than I was used to) and bunched oddly when sitting. Belt system wasn't the greatest or the most comfortable. Fabric however breathes really well and dries great in a short time (essential in heat and when you have small space requirements during travel).

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Jan

2013

4.0

Convertible pants are the best

By Peacock

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Great fabric
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

LEGS ARE TOO WIDE

Best Uses

Hiking

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

I saw these on sale for an excellent price. There are 2 colors - khaki and dark gray although the sale price only applied to the gray. I tried on both and found the legs on the gray pair were much wider than the khaki. I purchased the gray because of the great price but they look very baggy in the legs.

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Jan

2013

3.0

Weird fit

By Elizabeth C

from Santa Cruz, CA

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Fit
Too Long

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

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

I bought these pants for backpacking and was looking forward to using them. Unfortunately they are a really weird fit. Fit my waist and thighs just fine, but on the rest of the leg they are huge and long. I will have to tailor them to fit me correctly - although that will be hard due to all the zippers!!! I'm 5'6", so it is not like I'm super short.

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Oct

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Finally, keepers!

By aside96

from Gaithersburg, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Allows Free Movement
Multi-purpose
Water resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Travel

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

I ask a lot of my travel clothes. I tried dozens of styles. It's amazing how many "hiking" pants are unsuited for hiking! I wanted pants that converted to mid-length shorts (Capris aren't cool enough, 9-10" shorts interfere with my stride), easy pack, fast drying, have cuffs that fit over hiking boots, have useful pockets, and fit well. I should have started at REI! These have everything.

I'm 5'7", 32" inseam, 150lbs, waist 30", hip 39". I usually wear an 8 in REI pants, and am happy with 8R in these.

They're light, water bounces off the fabric, both colors are easy to match with my travel shirts.

There are color-matched zippers at the thigh, with a nice flap under the zip so no scratching, and one over to hide the zip from rain. The removable leg has full-length zips (unzips from bottom to top) with ripstick tab at the top and cuff. Yes, the legs are baggy and high-waist isn't fashionable, but the fit at waist/hip/rear is good. And they fit over baselayers without pulling or binding.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Make zip go top to bottom instead, to open a few inches for venting on the thigh. Make the lower leg slightly slimmer for more attractive look. Give front pockets a deep, mesh liner for breathability and a secure closure for more utility.