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Rybir
10-21-2016, 12:35
Would dirt collect and would rolled cuffs catch stuff?

Leo L.
10-21-2016, 12:43
Very bad, all sort of debris and little stones will collect and you'll lose this randomly in the shelter.

Rybir
10-21-2016, 12:46
Good call.

Traveler
10-21-2016, 13:23
Insects can find their way into cuffs as well as teeny bits of forest floor litter. If it does not fall out randomly in the shelter, you'll lose it randomly in a tent or worse, an open sleeping bag.

Ktaadn
10-21-2016, 15:09
Terrible. Think about all of the extra grams that you would be carrying.

Feral Bill
10-21-2016, 15:13
When I was a small child we all wore jeans with cuffs. We collected all kinds of debris. Bad idea.

Spirit Walker
10-21-2016, 20:28
Back when I wore pants with cuffs, I managed to catch my heel in the cuff and fell as I was going down some stairs. Not something to risk when hiking.

rocketsocks
10-22-2016, 19:16
It should also be. It's that cuffing ones pants can lead to the promotion and transportation of invasive spices.

Wise Old Owl
10-22-2016, 19:26
OMG the chafe after the hike would be un"bear"able you would need a specialist prior to walking again - you will need a temporary handicapped placard (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAi4fWYm7M0) to park in the right spot as you run into Ben & Jerry's and Starbucks. Try to avoid on-line outrage and Sar-castic humor.

Kc Fiedler
10-22-2016, 19:56
Would dirt collect and would rolled cuffs catch stuff?

Sounds like unnecessary extra material and weight (albeit small amount of weight) serving no purpose. As others have stated there are also the practical drawbacks of having cuffs such as possible chafing, bugs, debris, and general annoyance.

Another Kevin
10-22-2016, 21:18
A lot of us go to the opposite extreme and wear gaiters.

AfterParty
10-22-2016, 22:43
Maybe it could catch some change or a contact lens. Never know it deffinlty could happen.

rocketsocks
10-22-2016, 22:53
Saw one guy with cuffs on the AT, but he was getting into the back of a police car.

gpburdelljr
10-22-2016, 23:13
A JoS A Bank website has this to say about cuffs: "...Shorter men should stay away from cuffs unless they are wearing pleated pants. No-cuff pants elongate the legs, giving the illusion of a taller and leaner frame."

Rybir
10-23-2016, 20:21
A JoS A Bank website has this to say about cuffs: "...Shorter men should stay away from cuffs unless they are wearing pleated pants. No-cuff pants elongate the legs, giving the illusion of a taller and leaner frame."

When in dire circumstances I will be sure to seek this invaluable information for guidance.

MtDoraDave
10-23-2016, 21:15
Cuffed pants clearly have too much material! Cut off that extra weight!

egilbe
10-23-2016, 21:36
A JoS A Bank website has this to say about cuffs: "...Shorter men should stay away from cuffs unless they are wearing pleated pants. No-cuff pants elongate the legs, giving the illusion of a taller and leaner frame."
what if I'm 75" tall and wear pleated pants with no cuffs?

turtle fast
10-24-2016, 09:13
Maybe easier to cut off the extra material and re-hem them.

atraildreamer
10-24-2016, 09:20
Cuffs? How quaint!

Deadeye
10-24-2016, 20:45
It should also be. It's that cuffing ones pants can lead to the promotion and transportation of invasive spices.

Like curry?

rocketsocks
10-24-2016, 22:53
Like curry?
Yes, and Chinese 5 spice

rocketsocks
10-24-2016, 22:55
Cuffs? How quaint!its very OG