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    Default Best Convertible Pants.....?

    Hey guys,

    I'm looking for some good recommendations for convertible pants. Some obvious things that I am considering are pocket size, weight, durability and reliability (of material & zippers, etc.), etc. Any recommendations for me? Money isnt too much of a concern. I rather pay the extra cash if I can get a better product that will be lighter or more durable, etc.

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    Find the ones that fit your body best and disregard whatever the internets tell you.
    Just my $.02 as a guy that has worked at a gear shop for the last decade and puts people into clothing and gear so that they can wear it, touch it and compare it and not rely solely on whatever they have "learned" on the internets.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RedneckRye View Post
    Find the ones that fit your body best and disregard whatever the internets tell you.
    Just my $.02 as a guy that has worked at a gear shop for the last decade and puts people into clothing and gear so that they can wear it, touch it and compare it and not rely solely on whatever they have "learned" on the internets.
    I agree, and having said that the REI Sahara's fit me better than anything else I've tried (North Face and ExOfficio). They go on sale a few times each year for less than $40.

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    Don't most convertibles have a long inseam?

    I have always felt they might be cool, but do not tolerate stuff on the thigh well.

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    I'm a bit of an REI junkie but the pants I am using right now I bought from the Great Outdoor Provision company. They are "fly fishing pants" The legs zip off got great pockets, made of "swimsuit" like material dries real fast. Got them on clearance at the "end of season" right before a hike last fall.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mudhead View Post
    Don't most convertibles have a long inseam?

    I have always felt they might be cool, but do not tolerate stuff on the thigh well.
    The REI Sahara pants come in 28, 30 and 32 inch inseams. The extended sizes also come in 34 and 36 inch inseams.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RedneckRye View Post
    Find the ones that fit your body best and disregard whatever the internets tell you.
    That might work in the big city, but those of use who live in remote rural areas do rely on the "internets" to get our infos and our stuffs.

    I got Columbia silver ridge convertibles. Nice light fabric, though the belt buckle needs some rework to be grippy enough to keep the belt tightened under load.

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    I am very pleased with Columbia Brand - I bought 2 pair at Bass Pro in Macon on sale.

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    I have had a pair of REI Sahara's for 8 years. They have held up through a lot of bushwacking. I know that they cost $55, but I think that after 8 years and still going, I definitely got my money's worth out of them.

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    I'll second the Columbia convertibles I bought probably 7 years ago. At 11 ounces for a men's Medium they're the lightest I've found by far.
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    I'm going to follow up on what Redneckrye said and foremost make sure the pants fit. While the pants have a range of waist sizes, the inseam lengths are often fixed. Be careful if you are an odd size. You may need to hem them. Also, keep on eye on materials, I've seen quite a few of brands made with cotton.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rpettit View Post
    I have had a pair of REI Sahara's for 8 years. They have held up through a lot of bushwacking. I know that they cost $55, but I think that after 8 years and still going, I definitely got my money's worth out of them.

    I also wear the REI Saharas. Fit me well and dry extremely fast.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doughnut View Post
    I am very pleased with Columbia Brand - I bought 2 pair at Bass Pro in Macon on sale.

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    Amen. I have a bunch of Columbia items, including a few pair of convertable pants, worth every penny I've spent Columbia is my prefered brand
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    Bass pro carries a brand called World Wide Sportsman. They usually have two, sometimes three models ranging in price.

    About four years ago I bought six pair of the high end convertibles made from Supplex. They're still going strong. Unfortunately WWS seems to have altered the cut of these pants and the latest version doesn't fit me near as well. Too tight in the thighs.

    They still seem to be a quality product however so I thought I'd throw it out there.
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    I have TNF, REI, campmor cheap model, campmor expensive model, Exofficio and Columbia.
    Definitely buy what fits and feels best to you. All of the above fit me fine but I really like the cheap campmor and the Columbia the best...don't know why...they just "feel" the best. All of them have held up very good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Adams View Post
    I have TNF, REI, campmor cheap model, campmor expensive model, Exofficio and Columbia.
    Definitely buy what fits and feels best to you. All of the above fit me fine but I really like the cheap campmor and the Columbia the best...don't know why...they just "feel" the best. All of them have held up very good.

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    are those what you have used during your thru's??? i have to retire the old shorts i used both in 99 and 02!!

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    I'll give a third nod to the REI Saharas. In my experience, they fit true to size, the zippers work well, the pocket space is more than most folks need and they don't break the bank. But, recommendation aside, you're better off going to an outfitter and trying on pants to see what fits and works best. If you have an REI near you, I definitely give them a thumbs up.
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    I've personally had good experiences with Ex Officio's Amphi™ Convertible Pants. They are made of extremely fast-drying Nycott -- 100% Nylon, treated with Teflon® for water and stain resistance. They are very light 3oz/sq yrd and hold up well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    I'll give a third nod to the REI Saharas. In my experience, they fit true to size, the zippers work well, the pocket space is more than most folks need and they don't break the bank. But, recommendation aside, you're better off going to an outfitter and trying on pants to see what fits and works best. If you have an REI near you, I definitely give them a thumbs up.
    I'm not much for "convertible" things. But a few years ago I bought two pairs from an LL Bean factory store for $7 each. I've worn them nine months a year ever since. They are still going strong. The stretchy waist sizes were a bit underminant -- small, medium, large and extra large. But the inseam is labled 34 inches, which is why I bought them. Most outdoor manufacturers don't make stuff for us odd shaped people.

    In general, I've had good luck with LL Bean clothing, though I never pay top price. Good Will stores in Maine get stuff from the company from time to time. My favorite jacket is from LL Bean/Good Will. I've worn it for 10 years. It cost $5 -- 50 cents a year so far. It probably has a few more years in it, though it needs washing badly.

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    North Face Paramount. I mention them becuase they hold up forever and if you can find them in "New Taupe" they hide being dirty. I have a couple pairs of zip offs and like them all but the NF Paramounts seem to be my favorite.

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