Hot Weather Pants

hahaha i just read this as Hot Pants.

"Any suggestions on hot weather pants that have good ventilation such as the Eco Mesh?"

Check out Montane Terra's. They have side zip vents, breathe and dry exceptionally well, and are much more durable than Ecomesh pants. Here are a couple of links, if you're interested.

http://www.campsaver.com/terra-pant-men-s

http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/SearchResultsDisplay?storeId=10208&catalogId=10000001&langId=-1&searchDisplay=1&cmCat=-10020&searchTerm=montane+terra

I find that Montane's Terra pants are great for shoulder season hiking in the Rockies, but are too warm for summer. The lighter Terra Pack pants have lighter reinforcement patches and breathe better. Moosejaw carry them.

Montane's sizing doesn't take into consideration US portion sizes. You'll want to upsize. With a 34" waist, I'd go with large; 36" – XL; 38" – XXL.

"I find that Montane's Terra pants are great for shoulder season hiking in the Rockies, but are too warm for summer."

Interesting. I use them on East Side Sierra approaches in the summer, in much hotter weather than you are likely to encounter in the Rockies, and find them very comfortable. The Tactel fabric is very breathable, and the pants have zippered full thigh venting panels, which work really well. I suspect our differing experiences are a matter of individual perception, physiology, or whatever, because the pants are specifically designed to function in warm environments.

That is what I need, a set of hot pants. The world does NOT need to see that.

Thanks for the suggestion on the Montane pants. I due tend to run hot. I live in Missouri so anything from May on is likely to be 90f with high humidity hence the need for ventilation. Both look like some interesting options that I have not heard of before. I will add them both to my research list. Any others I should add?

I like cotton pants in the summer. Cabela's has a variety of styles and colors to choose from.

Billy

I love my Montane Terras, but they are definitely too hot for summer use for me. Also, a bit heavy around 16oz.

I just got some Colombia Argill Chill Pants in the mail today. Weigh 7.4oz on my scale. Fit is a bit baggy, but very light with leg vents and Omni-Freeze technology (can't personally say how effective it is, but reports I've read are generally positive). Plus, they're pretty cheap, ~$33 on Sierra Trading Post, plus $10 off with code for new customers.

Thanks for the info on the Airgills. That is a great price. They don't have any in stock that will fit me. But I might be able to find some locally. We have a cabelas and Bass pro around. I will add it to the list. :)

Does the pack pants have the thigh pocket/vent on both sides? All the shots I am finding online only show the left leg and it seems the right does not have the pocket/vent.

Yes, of course they're on both.

Anybody ever tried this material for hot weather pants?

These certainly do look cool. I have some linen shirts that are pretty nice when it’s hot and I simply must wear something that is semi-dressy.

edit to hopefully stick tiny url ;-(

Thanks for confirming that, Ken. I sold my pair a while bag having – ahem – underestimated my waistline.

Another consideration is the Arc'Teryx line of hiking pants. They have two models, the Rampart, which I now own, and the Palisade. Light, airy, no extra fabric on the high wear zones (a la Terra pants) so perhaps not the best for bushwhacking or sliding over granite, but great for hot weather.

Ex Officio makes two vented models:

http://www.exofficio.com/products/details/mens-ventr-pant

http://www.exofficio.com/products/details/mens-bugsaway-sandfly-pant

Another vote for the Montane Terra pants here.

I do find it strange that some folks find them to warm for summer, are we talking about the same version as there are several in the range.

These are the ones i'm using
http://www.montane.co.uk/range/men/legwear/terra-pants

Mine are XL and come in at 356g (12.5oz) inc belt

I use these through Greek summers so i've been out in mid 30c to low 40c temps in these and find them as comfortable as you can get in temps like that.

I really like the Terra trousers also, nice vents and loads of pockets.

I find that Hot Pants chafe. I prefer RailRiders EcoMesh.

The ExOfficio pants might work out too. Did not know they had vent ones. Quite a few on the list I will have to check out. I shipped my Eco mesh back and decided to try the next size up. I can hem the length and adjust the waist if I have to. See how those fit.

In regards to the Terra, are most folks using the regular Terra or the pack pants? Pack pants look lighter. Of course they are missing the abrasion covers but I would be doing mostly packed trail.

I *almost* sent my new Railriders back. I agree that it is not an ideal cut. They need a diamond gusset in the crotch or something along those lines. Mine aren't going to pop stitches but there is an opportunity for improvement.

I almost bought the Montanes but I just couldn't get over the swirled leg graphic on them and black looked too dark and hot. I'm not vain when I'm hiking but they just seemed like too much.

I was surprised there was no gusset in the crotch. I figured that was a given for an outdoor pant. Perhaps they are more geared toward fishing folks that don't need that movement. Or my thighs are just too big. Time to do more laps on the trail…or does that make it worse?

Years ago I bought a Eco-mesh shirt and was absolutely thrilled with it. I was hesitant about the trousers, worried that the mesh wouldn't hold up in cross country travel. I bought a pair of the trousers about 5 years ago and will tell you they are fabulous. I prefer shorts, but when I need trousers these fit the bill. I am thin, 5'11" and under 160 lbs, so the fit is perfect. I haven't seen anything comparable, as It is the mesh sides that ventilates so well.

Interesting

I find the eco mesh pants very roomy

cut isnt greatest

I wear a medium pant, mostly, but can wear a small eco mesh due to roominess. The waist on the med is too big for 31" waist.

Try the next size up

I have a bit of a belly but I had no issues with the waist fit. The elastic in the band made for a nice snug, but not constricting, fit. I guess I have wide hips or large thighs. Real tight across there. Hoping the next size up fixes that issue. They seem like very nice pants. If they don't fit I will ahve to decide between the Terra Pack Pant or the Exofficio Sandfly.

no women's eco mesh, bah!

have any ladies tried the men's cut?

I've been impressed with the Sierra Designs dricanvas pants in the heat. They're a cotton blend and nice and breathable, especially after being worn and washed a few times.