Gash HaoMens Hiking Convertible Pants Outdoor Waterproof Quick Dry Zip Off Lightweight Fishing Pants

Everything about these pants are excellent. I have a couple of pairs ofColumbia hiking pants which are about the gold standard. These compare in every way to the Columbia pants except for sizing. I’m normally size 30” waist which is what I ordered but the Gash Hao pants were too small. Reordered 32 but they were big. So in the end I returned them. If they fit they are an excellent choice. In fact the two rear pockets have zippers which my Columbia’s do not.

I purchased these pants for my 110km journey from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela, Spain for the famous Camiño de Santiago. These pants made hiking 35+ km (20+mi) per day a pleasure. Great pants guys, keep up the good work!Tired of wearing long pants? Feel free to conveniently unzip those bottom halves and BOOM you're like every German tourist around, wearing khaki shorts and walking in comfort. Feel the breeze on those knees!Starts to rain on and off again every 15-20 minutes with a strong, bitterly cold wind (this is typical in Galicia)? Just zip those bad boys back on and keep walking like a champ. Kept my bottom half dry and prevented water from entering my shoes and socks, something that any person who's ever walked 50 meters in wet shoes knows is vitally important! On a long hike, any hint of moisture will turn those comfy, normally skin-covered feet into shriveled, blister coated monstrosities.

When I lift my knee, the zipper seam grabs at my knee. The fabric stretches, so it might be OK in general, but for light hiking, I think it likely to abraid the knee - returned. I would have avoided the pants, had I seen the gusset on the side pocket. My old zip-offs pockets have a gusset, which is kind of ugly; it catches on the knobs on the lower cabinets in my kitchen. However, the Gash Hao gusset does not catch, because the bottom corner is not tacked down, so no snag.Context: I'm overweight, just under 210, 5'11. The most obvious extra is around the middle, so I wear my belt low. I'm in good shape, swimmer shoulders and relatively skinny legs. I ordered a 36 waist, and it fit me fine. I'm looking for hiking pants with a slim, lower pocket to hold my smartphone, faced against my thigh. The phone must not bang against my knee; I tried convertible pants in the hope that the zipper would force the side pocket higher. "Lee Men's Performance Series Extreme Comfort Cargo Pant" meet my general needs most of the time, but the fabric is a bit too absorbant and clingy (but stretchy) for my light hiking.

Only worn for a week trip and a few short day hikes, so long term durability remains to be seen.Pros:* Awesome temperature regulation: warm when it's chilly out, cool in the sun.* Quick dry* Fit is very close to expected, maybe a little small but within reason. Elastic waistband helps that.* Comfortable material* Right leg velcro pocket big enough for a small field guide or small binocs* waist/hip pockets very roomy* Left leg zipper pocket smaller but secure enough for a wallet, map or licenses* Cut and fit allows for a good range of motionCons:* Zippers feel flimsy and stick, they didn't break but I avoided using the zippered legs and pockets* Seams were itchy before a few wash and wearsOverall a great buy for the cost- I plan to get another pair for my next trip.

**UPDATE**This company went out of their way to correct the issue of the pants fitting too slim. They adjusted their measurements and sent my husband a new pair! The new pants fit and he is pleased!**********My husband is thin and these were tight even for him.

One thing to know is that you can't get the pant legs off over your boots. So even though they zipper right off and on, you'll have to take your boots off. Not a show stopper for me, but something to know. The other thing is that I sat on a pine tree and the sap seems to have actually stained these pants. Not sure if that's normal, but it surprised me.

Not real happy with these. The first time wearing them, the stitches came out in the side of the right cargo pocket. They are really light material.

I'm a 30-31 and the 30 fits good.These pants are great. Very light but feel durable and waterproof. Hand Pockets are big and side pockets are good. Zippers are a big plus, I need one cargo zip for important things.Also these come with a nice thin belt.Thanks