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Ian Rae BPL Member
PostedJun 16, 2009 at 2:09 pm

I'm looking to replace my Patagonia GI II zip off pants. I've been pretty happy with these, but they're not quite my "perfect" pants. Things I'd like:

1. Zippered pockets (one back, 2 front, and one "cargo" pocket big enough to hold a folded up map. Alot of soft shell pants have zippered front pockets, but none of the light nylon/poly pants seem to have these. Maybe add zips myself?

2. Light, quick drying fabric. Not necessarily uber light, my last pair was about 12oz and seemed to be a good balance. Will lycra slow down drying significantly?

3. Zip off legs (preferably able to take off over trail runners.)

Any suggestions?

Brian Barnes BPL Member
PostedJun 16, 2009 at 5:44 pm

Sahara's get my vote as well… I wear them not only in the backcountry but also at least weekly around town. Love 'em!

Raymond Estrella
PostedJun 16, 2009 at 6:46 pm

I love them. I have three pair, two in CA and one in MN. Well one in CA now, as I destroyed a pair two weeks ago. But I will replace them.

Jeffrey Davis
PostedJun 16, 2009 at 7:10 pm

I third, or fifth, or whatever the motion. Saharas are great, I've used them regularly as well and have never been disappointed.

Ian Rae BPL Member
PostedJun 16, 2009 at 10:19 pm

I never knew there were so many REI fans around here… Thanks for the input, but these don't meet criteria #1: zippered pockets. I really like the security of having zippers on all the pockets, and don't really like velcro. I use them for climbing as well, and when I'm making some kind of awkward sideways chimney move, I don't want my map, pocketknife and chapstick to all come tumbling out.

Any ideas for pants with zippered pockets? Otherwise, I'll just get another pair of the GIs.

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