hey y'all. it seems like a lot of hikers wear convertible pants for their thrus. i'm not going to be able to start before april 1st, and i'll hopefully be on the trail before the middle of april for my nobo. what kind of pants would y'all suggest for someone on a budget? i'm looking to spend less than $100, half that if possible.
are the convertible pants usually waterproof? or do you get a pair of rain pants to wear over them? do you wear a base layer underneath them for warmth? will i need a winter pair of pants and a summer pair if i'm starting in april?
also, as far as fit goes, i like things that sit at the hip. are there any "low rise" hiking pants out there?
thanks in advance for suggestions/input.