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Keep your packing list light. The women's Mountain Hardwear Dynama Convertible Utility joggers convert from pants to shorts in seconds, making them great for travel days or shoulder-season hikes.
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View the Mountain Hardwear Dynama Product LineView all Mountain Hardwear Women's Convertible PantsBest Use | Hiking Travel |
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Fabric | Plain weave stretch woven: 94% nylon/6% elastane |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 50 |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Quick Drying | Yes |
Convertible | Yes |
Pants Rise | Mid |
Pant Fit | Standard |
Pant Leg Style | Jogger |
Inseam (in.) | 28 inches |
Shorts Inseam (in.) | 8 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Weight | Unavailable |
XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | |
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Numerical Size | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | 24 - 26 |
Chest | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38.5-40 | 41.5 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 - 53 |
Sleeve Length | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 34 | 32 | 32.75 | 33.5 |
Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-33 | 34.5 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 |
Hip | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 40-41.5 | 43-44.5 | 45 - 47 | 49 - 51 | 53 - 55 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
SHORT: 30 inch inseam.
REGULAR: 32 inch inseam.
LONG: 34 inch inseam.
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I own multiple pairs of the yoggers, dynama 2, shorts and capris. I was excited that MH was offering a covertible version. Three things are very wrong with these. I returned these. First, the zippered side pockets do not zip closed for my phone, unlike the other joggers. My phone fell out multiple times. Second, the leg zippers dug into my legs on a long flight. I bought these for travel. And finally, to reattach the pant legs you have to reach and feel behind you to start the zipper as you can't see it. It's about a third of the way to the back the outside of the leg.
Wanted to love these, but they’re a big miss for me. Great fabric, great design concept (jogger pant), and the leg stretches over shoes for easy on off removal - but sizing is pretty off - medium fits more like a 10/12 instead of an 8/10 and after one hour long hike, sagged out to the point of relying on the waist tie. The waist band is super unflattering which I recognize it’s not a fashion contest, but I’ve never felt frumpier in a pair of hiking pants.
I have a short torso and long legs, so these are too long in the rise and too short in the inseam but that is typical for me to experience, so I'm still giving them 5 starts. I am 5'5", 123 lbs, 25" waist, 36" hips, 32" inseam but sized up to a Small so the inseam would be longer. I like the zip-off feature, plenty of pockets, stretchy and breathable fabric.
I love these, but they do run a little bit big and more so after they stretch out a little