Looking for Poly Travel Pants – in Navy Blue

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Hope y'all won't mind a "backpacking" gear question — backpacking in the non-American sense — meaning traveling/hosteling.

I travel with two pairs of pants — one on me and one in the pack. Right now, it's khaki and charcoal. I find that I need to wash the khaki a lot more frequently. So, I am looking to replace the khaki with something darker — but not black or charcoal. Dark blue (navy) will work — but I can't seem to find any hiking/travel pants in that color any more? Do y'all know of any?

My 'modest' requirements:

1. Poly – quick drying, no ironing, no fuss
2. Two front pockets (like all regular pants) — plus two leg pockets
3. NO convertibles (too ugly for urban wear) – and preferably no exaggerated 'outdoorsy' look

EDIT – By "poly", I meant synthetics — including Nylon.

[EndoftheTrail]

Just to give an idea, my current pairs are Patagonia Nomader pants.. But I am not particular about brands at all.

[Dale Wambaugh]

Polyester is a tough one in hiking lines. Lots of nylon. Columbia makes these in "everblue" http://www.backcountry.com/columbia-royce-peak-pant-mens

Never tried these, but they look like they were made for you:
http://shop.bluffworks.com/collections/featured/products/wrinkle-free-pants-navy-blue

Now I want some, darn it!

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Hi Dale:

Thanks for your quick response! I've edited my post above to include Nylon as well.

Yeah, I've seen the Columbia "everblue" as well — I don't think it's dark enough. I've never heard of Bluffworks — but they look really nice! Learn something new everyday. Thanks again.

[Bob Gross]

Next, Ben will be appearing on GQ where he does his twirl.

–B.G.–

[John S.]

New colors for the REI Adventues Pants
http://www.rei.com/product/877605/rei-adventures-pants-mens-30-inseam

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Thanks, John. Time for a REI visit…

Just came back from REI… still looking for pants — preferably with two leg pockets — not just one. Any other recommendations?

[Donna C]

Try the Travelsmith website. They have several styles and colors of travel pants for men. Some poly like the Anywhere pants..

[Mike In Socal]

Not 100% nylon but maybe these meet your needs (and they are available in Navy blue):

Craghoppers Kiwi Trowsers

http://www.us.craghoppers.com/men/trousers/classic-kiwi-trousers.html

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Thanks, Donna and Mike. I will look into them.

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