Columbia Women's Saturday Trail Stretch Pant

I purchased the Just Right capri, the Aruba capri and the Saturday Trail Capri in identical sizes. I also order the Saturday Trail pant and Anytime Outdoor boot cut pant. There is quite a bit of difference in fit. With this garment I see in the listing that it talks about how the different styles are cut. That should be in ALL the listings and not just in some of them. It should also be clearly stated how the particular garment you are looking at falls in that chart.The Just Right capri is much looser in the waist and leg when compared to the Saturday Trail knee pant. They are not baggy, just not as close to the skin. Definitely a more relaxed feel. They are also a few inches longer. The Saturday Trail comes midway across my knee cap, the Just Right capri come a good 2-4 inches below my knee.I like both and will keep both, however the Saturday Trail is a bit tight at the waist and as there is no give in the waistband or the ability to custom size by having snaps in several locations along the waist band, I had better not gain any weight! They have a more athletic look to them.The Saturday Trail line of knee pants and longs pants can NOT be "dressed up" as it really looks athletic with a fit very close to the body. The Saturday Trail knee pant has an adjustable stretchy elastic through the bottom which you can slide to make it completely closed against the leg or leave open/relaxed where you then have in my case at least a couple inches or so loose. As that piece (which I can't for the life of me remember the name of it right now) is outside the hem, it is visible when worn and gives a very casual sporty look to the Saturday trail capri.I had ordered the Aruba pant that could be rolled up to a capri length that was said to run small so order one size larger. It did fit around the waist but was so baggy around the butt and particularly around my legs that it looked terrible. Only if overall the cut is a size too small or size to big can going up/down work for you. When it is just the waist which is small and the remainder is cut a size too big it makes for a terrible fit. If you are built with larger hips and legs and a small waist I recommend the Aruba otherwise the fit just won't work for you. The other issue with the Aruba is it had only an exterior button to hold the cuff in place so the inside of the leg kept coming unrolled (especially since it was already too large in the leg).So if you are looking for pants that turn into capris I would recommend the Saturday Trail Pant. Yes it runs slimmer just as the knee pants do, but when rolled up it fits closer to your leg and has buttons on both the inseam and outside seam to hold the cuff in place. I really appreciate the versatility that having the capacity to wear as either a long pant or a capri that the Saturday Trail pant provides. When cuffed it looks like it was intended to be that way as opposed to looking like you just rolled up a pair of long pants!I had also ordered the Just Right long pant in a boot cut. I loved the fit, not as tight as the Saturday Trail around the waist and not as close to the body over all. But a boot cut without wearing a boot just looks a bit silly! I tried them on with sandals and from the side they looked great but from the front and back they looked "bell" shaped on the bottom as a result of the boot cut which is really not flattering on most women. If I end up wearing these in the fall and winter, I can see going back and getting one with a boot cut as I have so man pairs of boots. Unlike the Saturday Trail, the Just Right long pant doesn't really work well as a rolled up capri so you loose that bit of versatility.The first two pairs of Columbia pants I purchased were at Marshalls and I paid no attention to the name of them. When I went to get more I had to order one of most styles to find the pant which came closer to the ones I purchased last year which must have been discontinued. (If you know how to find the style number/name from interior tags let me know please!)While I have not tired other companies versions of the Columbia bottoms, I tend to be brand loyal when I find one which is so well made, which washes well, fits well and will last for more than one season. I can't compare to the Eddie Bauer for example because the Columbia ones while more expensive had performed so well that I had no interest in trying them. I would be interested in reviews which compare other manufacturers pants for future reference but for now I am sticking with Columbia, they are simply that good.HOPE THIS HELPS! And to all the buyers who leave detailed reviews THANK YOU. I always look at the customer reviews on Amazon because they are generally so well done

Ordered: Size 4 in Black. I love the style and function of these pants! They're super cool looking, like you're ready for an adventure, whether that's skydiving, hiking or hauling around a group of unwieldy children to the grocery store. And you could probably dress them up and get away with wearing them to work in a business setting on a causal Friday.The fabric is incredibly lightweight and thin. It feels like softer version of parachute material. However, it seems durable. It wicks up moisture quickly and gets the sweat off of your skin.The utility is my favorite aspect. I don't know why it's so damn hard to find women's pants with back pockets! Even better, the back pockets are non-bulky Velcro closure, so they're a step above just basic patch pockets. The zippered side pocket on the right upper thigh is awesome. It's perfect for storing your keys or other essential items while hiking. Note: It's too small to accommodate my iPhone Plus, but it would probably fit a smaller cell without issue.But the fit isn't exactly perfect for me. These seem to be designed for the "stereotypical White Chick Butt," of which I do not have. I have a big behind, bigger thighs, a small waist and narrow hips. (For reference, I wear a size 4 in Calvin Klein, size 27-28 in Miss Me and Silver Jeans.) The Size 4 was slightly tight around the butt and upper thighs. I almost returned them but they loosened up quickly after wearing.At 5'7, the regular length isn't too short but I definitely could have gotten away with the Long length. Barefoot, there's zero drag on the floor. When I put them on with my hiking boots, they're okay.

I bought these pants to hike in southern Africa. First, what I like: These pants come in an amazing range of colors, sizes and lengths, you are bound to find one that fits (thanks Amazon!). I'm 5'2" 115 and was between sizes according to the size chart, which I think is accurate (thanks Columbia!). I opted for the size 4 short, and got them for a little less than 1/2 of the suggested retail cost for the grey color. (the only ones in my size that were not the retail price) but they have since gone back to full price. I am sort of an athletic pear shaped and I carry most of my weight in my butt and thighs (I have a flat stomach) When they came, I tried them on and found the snaps to be just about 1/2 inch too far apart in the waste, but I think the 6 shorts would have been way too big. When I snap them, they are snug but not uncomfortable and otherwise they fit well and look nice. They actually look nice enough to wear around town, though for me they are about 1 inch too long, even if I am wearing hiking boots. They are super light weigh and very stretchy and the gusset in the in seem makes them fall very nicely- they don't look too tight on, and provide great amount of movement when you hike- they are really comfortable pants and for longer back backing trips, I think will be great as they weigh almost noting but are still sturdy. I wore them for a hike yesterday. It was hot- about 90 degrees with some humidity and the pants were a bit on the warm side. The fabric is more polyester feeling than cotton feeling. I think they would do better if the temp would be between 70 and 85, any colder and they wont do much to keep you warm, any warmer and they are going to be a bit hot. Because where we went was full of ticks, I sprayed myself down with 40% deet. That worked to keep the ticks off, but when I washed the pants in cold water this morning, I could see where the deet had been sprayed. I am going to try and wash them again in warm water and see if I can get rid of those stains, as they look pretty bad. they will be fine for hiking, but I don't think I can wear them around town with the stains. Overall 4 stars for being comfortable, wearing well, being cost effective, coming in a range of sizes and colors, and being a good fit. Minus one star for being a bit hot and staining with a product I know many of you will want to use as well. Happy hiking! UPDATE: I washed the pants again and was able to get the deet stains out. Adding 12 a star for a total of 4.5. Think I will order another pair in a different color. They make great travel pants!