Pants, Pants, who’s got the Pants??

Marmot scree for winter, Rail Riders for durability, REI Sahara for cheaper.

I wear mainly Montane Terra's now.

– points
No cargo pockets on the legs
Sizing is tight so go up at least 1 size than you normally tale

+ points
Lightweight
Really really fast drying
Tough
Comfortable
Zipped vents on the top of the legs (really thought these were pointless but now really think they're useful

I use Cabelas "Great Trail Paints" They are zip offs with lots of deep pockets. Fast drying and they seem durable.

Hey Jacob,

Here's a review on some pants that might work (I know nothing about them myself, just remembered this review):

http://briangreen.net/2014/09/tad-recon-ac-pant.html

What size are you?

"What size are you?"

A little personal, no?

Sheesh, Doug.

"A little personal, no?"

This is BPL, we have no secrets here…..

"This is BPL, we have no secrets here….."

That's only because BPL has it's own internal NSA branch :0

Cool… some options to look into, and none of them have dead birds on the label!

Re: "What size are you?"
I had a feeling that one would spiral downward quickly :)
It is BPL afterall. Happy to report 32/32 (on a warm day, maybe less on a cold one?)

"I wear mainly Montane Terra's now."

+ 1 on the Terra's. I've been using the same pair for 7 years now, and they're still good to go, although a little frayed around the cuffs. And I do put them thru some fairly rough treatment. I just wish they odffered a better selection of leg lengths to go with each waist size. I'm a 31' waist and 30" inseam, and SOL on the Montane sizes. this means I either buckle up at the cuff and live with longer pants or have them shortened, an expensive proposition. YMMV, depending on your measurements.

"Cool… some options to look into, and none of them have dead birds on the label!"

I visited the new dead bird flagship store in Portland earlier this week and only the gloves and beanies had price tags. None of the jackets, pants, mid layers, etc. had prices. I knew better than to ask because if you have to ask…

I have used the same two pairs of REI Shara Pants I got from their used sale. Someone returned pants after spilling bleach on the pant leg. The price was right for five dollars.

I was on trail a few years back and scraped my leg on a sharp branch from a downed tree. My leg got a good cut that left a scar but no ill effect on the pants. Although they are not super sexy, I would say they a quality pant and good value even at regular prices.

David,

I haven't been yet to the store, keep meaning to drop in and check it out. We'll have to grab a beer sometime you're in Portland!

Steven,

Definitely meet up and grab a beer! I would also like to do a trip up there with you. I think Jacob is interested too once he gets his new pants.

I swear by my Arcteryx Rampart pants.

If you need some rock/bushwhack resistance, Marmot Scree Pants would be awesome. Four way stretch. Robust softshell fabric. Zipper cuffs. Zipper pockets. Articulated knees. Available in short, reg, or long lengths. Ridiculously comfortable for scrambling because of the stretch — but not tight.

There are bunch of YouTubes that show people wearing them. Just search for Marmot Scree Pant.

" I just wish they odffered a better selection of leg lengths to go with each waist size. I'm a 31' waist and 30" inseam…"
Tom, the Terra's are available in short, medium and long leg lengths, though not everywhere stocks them. Ultralightoutdoorgear in the UK is a good place to look. They'll knock off the 20% sales tax, which will more than cover the shipping to the U.S. They're also good if you need to order in an out of stock size.
Personally I've always found the medium length rather short (I normally take a 32" leg).

Are yours the short leg Tom?

The regular length is long on me but the short length fit perfectly

rohandesigns.com has Men's Ether Trousers on sale. Pricey but very nice.

"Tom, the Terra's are available in short, medium and long leg lengths, though not everywhere stocks them."

Hi William – I know, but I'm in that nether zone between sizes. I have a 31" waist, which means I have to size up to a 32" waist, because the 30" waist is too tight. The regular inseam on a 32" waist is 31", and the short is 29". Neither works very well in the field, so I have had the 31" regular shortened, which screws up the side zips. No big deal, but I sure wish I could get a 30" inseam without all the screwing around. I have never understood why they can't make each inseam length available for all waist sizes. Probably something to do with the manufacturing end of things.

"Are yours the short leg Tom?"

No, the short is an inch too short in a 32" waist. See my reply to William for the details.

Wow, I never realised the leg lengths on the Terras varied with the waist size. That seems unnecessarily complicated.

David, are we recommending Jacob some hiking pants or beer drinking pants? Or both?

"I never realised the leg lengths on the Terras varied with the waist size. That seems unnecessarily complicated."

It has certainly unnecessarily complicated my life. :(

Wow, I must have gotten side tracked by all the damned projects with the houses and forgot to revisit this thread.

Well, I searched for a couple of the recommended pants and couldn't find them in my size… I forget which ones they were now, it was a while back. Then I lost interest and have since been using the Craghoppers I mentioned (with the less than great pockets). They're okay ish. I did neglect to notice they have a zippered pocket which is handy, but I don't really trust my keys or ID in there with the thin material. A ripped pocket could be catastrophic.

I may see if I can find something still, if and when I will update the thread. Sadly, I need more street clothes than anything right now. I haven't shopped for myself in a couple of years, ugh.

Also, David it was good seeing you at the GGG, and Tom it was good to briefly meet you there. Talk to you guys later.

Portland trip sounds good, I'll need some pants though. David has seen "Jazzercise Jacob" before, and I think he'd agree that Portland can't handle it.