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Apr 26, 2013 at 10:01 am #1980756
One thing to mention: shell pants do work as regular pants if you need them (bushwacking, colder conditions). Lack of breathability is compensated by side zippers.
This does not work in direct sun and heat, but nothing really does, I think.
Apr 26, 2013 at 6:45 pm #1980912For the past few years I've only really been going out when it was either hot or chilly without chance of being hot. When it was summer, I would only wear an old pair of Umbro shorts and had Montbell wind pants in my pack. In the shoulder seasons, I would sub out the shorts for my Mountain Hardwear Mesa pants. A few months ago, though, I picked up a pair of Columbia Silver Ridge II convertibles because they were on sale and I figured I'd give them a shot. I'd read so much about zippers rubbing and other issues with them, but after taking them on the trail for a quick weekend hike, I LOVE them. They can be found cheap, they are comfortable, and are very light. They might not be for everybody, but they are at least worth taking a look at.
Apr 26, 2013 at 6:49 pm #1980913+1 on the Columbia Silver Ridge pants. I have been wearing them for about 4 years now and love them.
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