How to Choose Hiking Pants

Whether you're hiking rugged trails or exploring urban landscapes, the women's Free Country Get Out There Convertible Pants offer style, comfort and performance in one versatile package.
Imported.
View all Free Country Women's Convertible PantsBest Use | Hiking |
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Fabric | 92% polyester/8% spandex |
Quick Drying | Yes |
Convertible | Yes |
Side Cargo Pockets | Yes |
Pants Rise | Mid |
Pant Fit | Standard |
Pant Leg Style | Straight |
Inseam (in.) | 30 inches |
Shorts Inseam (in.) | 8.25 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Weight | 10.4 ounces |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Numerical Size | 2 | 4/6 | 8/10 | 12/14 | 16 | 18 |
Chest | 33 - 34 | 34 - 36 | 36 - 38 | 38 - 41 | 41 - 44 | 44 - 47 |
Sleeve Length | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Waist | 25 - 26 | 26 - 28 | 28 - 30 | 30 - 33 | 33 - 36 | 36 - 39 |
Hip | 35 - 36 | 36 - 38 | 38 - 40 | 40 - 43 | 43 - 46 | 46 - 49 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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The pants themselves are really nice and I want to love them. However there’s nothing between the large metal zipper and your flesh. As you hike the metal just rubs against your skin and causes extreme chafing. They are absolutely useless and a waste.
Unfortunately, these pants will have to go back. They are made with a thin, somewhat stretchy material, and the length is good (5'9"). The material accentuates every bulge. They are high-waisted, sitting right at the navel, but the side panels at the waist have no rigidity and show a muffin-puff. They are snug in the thigh and not flattering when sitting down. The zippers are a bit scratchy and tight, as well, so they are uncomfortable. I bought my normal size (L), but I don't think sizing up is going to help due to the fabric.
I never actually tried these on. I ordered a size small online and received a size large. I returned them to the store nearest me and the very nice clerk placed an order for a replacement size small. When this package arrived I once again received a size large. At this point when I returned them to the store I just asked for a refund.
Finally I found convertible pants without zippers and buttons. Materials are stretchy and very comfortable. My only complaint is they don't offer other lengths. I'm 5'2", and it's kinda long for me. I usually wear short inseam with other brands. Hope they will offer more colors. I hope REI won't discontinue these pants.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried the medium first which was to tight around the waist and okay around the thigh where the zipper is. Sized up to a large and the waist was huge while the zipper around the thighs were way tighter than the mediums. Debating on if I should return the larges too.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wear a size 14-16, and these are a little tight! Planning to take them on vacay,so can use as either pants or shorts. Looking forward to using them!
These are light & smooth. Wish they had a zipper pocket. Really like the look & feel wearing them.
I ordered a medium size and the product fit me like a glove.