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Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam
The weather can change quickly when you're in the mountains. The Kuhl Liberator convertible pants let you adapt to the conditions and stay comfortable.
- Recognizing this 2012 Editors’ Choice Award winner, the April issue of BACKPACKER says, “The Liberator has a trim, mountain-town style that slyly masks the two-in-one design.”
- Pants convert quickly and easily to shorts with leg zippers; zippers won't snag and are hidden from view for a great look
- Fabric blend places cotton on the outside and nylon next to skin; soft cotton pulls moisture away from the nylon, bringing it to the surface where it can evaporate
- Liberator pants feature Kuhl Rhino Technology, which places rugged exterior fabrics on top of soft, stretchy fabric for excellent durability and freedom of movement
- Rhino Technology is used in high-mobility areas, such as the back waistband and the knees
- Standard 5-pocket design combines with 2 zippered thigh pockets, a welt pocket on the left side and a 3D cell phone pocket on the right side to stow all your essentials
- The Kuhl Liberator convertible pants have a gusseted crotch and articulated knees that facilitate freedom of movement for increased comfort
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Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (12)
- Lightweight (12)
- Packs small / compresses (12)
- High-quality material and stitching (9)
- Breathable (8)
Cons
- Poor fit (3)
Best Uses
- Hiking (9)
- Backpacking (8)
- Travel (7)
- Casual wear (6)
- Camping (5)
- Waist:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
86%
(12 reviews)
Feels too big
- Length:
Feels too short
Feels true to length
79%
(11 reviews)
Feels too long
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8), Avid adventurer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Reviewed by 16 customers
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Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
The gusseted crotch is not as roomy on these pants as other kuhl pants I own in the same size.
- Waist:
- Feels too small
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
Just to preface, I only had these pants for a limited time before returning them -- worn on 2 local day hikes, and a couple trips around town.
Materials and build quality were nice (then again, I didn't exactly but them through the wringer). Lightweight fabric and seemed to breathe well. Pockets were a little shallow for my liking, and cargo pockets are horribly placed (on the front of the thighs vs. the side).
Biggest complaint was the waistband that always seemed to dig into me... just couldn't get comfortable in these.
IMO, there are better pants available. Exchanged these for a pair of prAna Zion pants and couldn't be happier.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Good pockets
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
Front lower pocket perfect for passport!
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
Nice feel, comfortable, shed water well but wear like wax paper. Seams ripped, seat worn through after 2 Grand Canyon and 1 Sierra backpacking trips, fewer than 20 days total. I wouldn't consider using them for anything but casual, around-town wear.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
These hiking pants are great. I've essentially replaced almost all of the jeans in my closet with various colors of these. They're a little expensive, but they seem like they'll last forever. Definitely will purchase them again.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Length was too long
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
I cannot rate this product because I did not wear them. I returned the two pair I ordered because the inseam of 30 inches which I ordered and shown on the manufacturer's tag was nearly 32 inches.
- 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
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
I love(ed) this pair of pants for the short time I had them. My wife washed and air dried them after a recent trip to Utah where I wore them 4 out 5 days on the trail. Although they are 77% nylon/23% cotton, that 23% cotton shrunk in length, So much that they were too short for comfort. I'm puzzled by this because my other Kuhl pants never shrink.
I am 5'9" and have a 33" waist. I am not out of shape by any means but Kuhls recent pant designs cater to bodies beyond athletic in my opinion. The 32" waist is way too small/tight, the 34" waist (slightly big) fit well enough with a belt, but was too baggy in the legs. For the record, I have 2 pair of Kuhl pants that are 4 years old (waist size 32, inseam 30) and they fit great.
I like the direction Kuhl is going in construction and design, but they need to do in-between waist sizes (31,33,35, etc.) if I am going purchase their pants in the future.
I recommend this pant for persons with small waists and muscular legs.
- Waist:
- Feels too small
- Length:
- Feels too short
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
These are a well made (durable) pair of convertible pants that look cool and are comfortable ...how's that?
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
- Need another pair
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Casual Wear
- Hiking
- Travel
- Work
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
A must buy
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- High-Quality Material and Stitching
- Lightweight
- Packable
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Kuhl Liberator Convertible Pants - Men's 30" Inseam:
I like almost everything about these pants with the exception of the length. I purchased the 30" inseam and I am 5' 8.5", 165lbs. With Tevas on, the pants end up slipping down under the heel of the shoe, causing me to walk on the pants like teenagers like to do. Only I have no plans to purposely wear out my [$] pants. I have to role the pants up a couple of times, but they are not designed for this and I have to keep tending to them. I live in a developing country and am stuck with them (no REI down the street for returns), so I may try to find a seamstress who can adjust the length. Most of these types of pants seems to be made for someone taller than me, say 5' 10" or more. As shorts, no issues. Would recommend to a friend as long as they are taller. NOTE: with regular shoes this does not seem to be a problem. Wish they came with another snap at the bottom to tighten them up a bit more for when wearing Tevas.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels too long
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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