The North Face Paramount Peak Convertible Pants - Men's 32'' Inseam / sizes M & L / color NEW TAUPE GREEN only! $37.83 fs to store option @ REI
 

The North Face Paramount Peak Convertible Pants - Men's 32'' Inseam [rei.com]

Adapt your comfort to changing weather with the zip-off pant legs to create shorts with a 10 in. inseam; extended ankle zippers? let you slip the legs off easily over boots
Color-coded convertible zippers help you quickly transition from shorts to pants
Midweight, abrasion-resistant nylon fabric features a Durable Water Repellent? finish that causes water to bead up and roll off; fabric dries quickly
With a UPF 30 rating, fabric provides very good protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
Cargo pockets are rotated around to the side and are sized to secure trail and travel essentials; large-capacity rear pockets hold a wallet, passport and travel documents
Front slash pockets provide additional storage; zippered pocket near the right hand pocket stashes spare change and small valuables
Partial elastic waistband includes belt loops and a zippered fly; included webbing belt lets you fine-tune the fit
Gusseted crotch? allows unrestricted range of motion

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They are also available in Medium and Large w 30" inseam for those with shorter legs!
http://www.rei.com/product/787855...p_mobi=yes

Medium only available in 32" inseam

I've got a pair of these I use for backpacking, and they are really solid. Love that they are convertible AND have the zippered pocket.

have the older style ;) the only zippers I got are for convertible part :) but it has 8 pockets verses 7 w/this one - 'll see! luckily am a large :rock: !

poof - L is gone :(

Good deal, Medium = 32-34 waist

$38 for pants, ill pass lol.

overpriced

Not at all. These are really a good deal at this price. These aren't just some pair of pants for someone who's going out to shop at Costco.

what are these pants for lol

They are for covering your body from the waist down to your ankles. I have the REI Sahara pants that are similar to this and they are excellent. The convertible part is great in warm weather, and they are very comfy. All the pockets are nice as well when you are hiking.

The REI ones have poor stitching on the back pockets though and always rips over time. I'm tempted to buy a pair of these.

what do you mean by not regular pants? the north face logo?

thank you very much. I don't need that brand to prove anything.

Nor do I. These are aimed at the outdoors/hiking. As such they are not just a 'regular' pair of pants. And as such, despite the logo you would like to avoid, are a very good pair of convertible pants.

going from northern USA to Mexico in winter time ;) !

They are also available in medium and Large w 30" inseam for those with shorter legs!

http://www.rei.com/product/787855...p_mobi=yes

How do these compare to the Columbia Silver Ridge Pants. [rei.com]

I got multiple pairs of the Silver Ridge pants before I went to climb Kili for $45 and love them. But if these are comparable, $38 would be a great price.

Thanks.

That's so funny! Thanks for writing!

They are convertible pants so like a convertible car you can wear them with the top down or the top up. :rolleyes: TD.

They are comparable.

Try doing a ten mile hike in your jeans , you will know why there is a use for these pants.

no prob ;-)

I have both,and the Paramount pants I have are a significantly heavier material. They seem more durable, and block out the wind and cold more on cool days. The downside is they can get kind of hot in the summer. Just an FYI, mine are a few years old so they may have changed. Hope that helps!

They're really awesome for general travel too. Light weight, pack small, dry fast, and easy to wash in a hotel bathtub if necessary :) I also love the convertible option for those days where it's 50 in the morning, and 85 in the afternoon.

Truth is you'd probably buy 3-4 pairs of cheap convertible hiking pants at $20-30 a pair for every pair of these. I'm speaking from experience. I used to pick them up from an army surplus store, and after a summer of camping they were ready for the trash. Some stuff is just worth the extra money. If the tag bothers you it could probably be removed. Or maybe you could sew a wal-mart patch over the top of it.

;) south face :lol:

Thinking about getting into hiking with friends. Looks like these would hit the spot. Any recommendations for shoes?

I got the Vasque Breeze GTX [vasque.com] and I really like them.

I got them on sale at REI, but I don't think they sell them any more as I only see the Vasque Breeze 2.0 at REI.com, which I can't even find on Vasque's own website. Also, I've heard good things about Merrell and Keen.

My main advice, though would be to try on whatever you plan on buying. Also, REI guys are a good resource on how comfortable the boots should feel.

depends on what kind of hiking you are planning on doing ;) hiking boots isn't a toothbrush - my best advice to you is to figure out where and what - ! - go to REI b&m - try a few pairs - tell 'em your plans (little things - like: taking a bus up the hill and coming down, etc.) would help - friendliest and knowledgeable folks ;) and 'll help you to make the right choice! :rock:

haha i've picked up two pairs of convertible pants at dillards for 5$ and one that is probably the same material as this on clearance for 10$.

good price for north face though

SDealers are hiking in their diesel jean like a boss. Style first before comfy.