Columbia Explorer Convertible Pant - Women's - 2007 BCS

I did 4 months backpacking across Asia with just these and one other pair of pants! Love how they zip off, fit knee length (for short girls at 5'1", that's hard to come by!), and are quick dry. WIsh I had bought more for my upcoming trip!

These are exactly what I have been looking for to replace an older pair of Columbia pants. The material is tough & durable enough for bushwacking, scooting over rocks etc. yet still lightweight enough for hot summer backpacking, & the styling is attractive too. Imagine my extreme disappointment when I received the size 4 short, and it was larger than my old 6! Specifically, the waist/hip/rear is way too large. And unfortunately, unlike other folks, I could not downsize because there isn't anything smaller. I sure hope Columbia fixes their sizing for next year's model!

I originally ordered an 8, which I have in other columbia pants, but they were quite large, so I tried a 6, which was much better (i'm 5'4 1/2" and 130 lbs). I like the fact that the legs zip off to leave relatively long shorts rather than exposing most of my thighs as some other women's convertible pants do.

Took our first divide hike for the season and the pants did what the advertising said they would. Stayed dry, wind did not come through. Very light weight, but very durable,even after sliding down some snow slips. Pockets are ok...a little bigger would be a great addition.

Fit is perfect, quality great, comfort unmatched by any other active wear pants that I have. service equally excellent.

I order these pants based on the reviews that they ran big....not in my case....I'm having to send mine back as I ordered the smaller of the two sizes I usually wear....bummer

The first pair of these that I bought a couple weeks ago I had ordered one size smaller as suggested and they were perfect. Although the second pair in the one size smaller was too small. Their sizing is inconsistent.

I tend to run between two sizes so I ordered them both thinking one would fit and I would return the other. Neither fit, they were to small. So I had to return both pairs and order the next size up. The length was great, I ordered the tall because I'm 5'10", but they were a bit big in the waste. Overall, I was very happy with the pants, they dried quickly and were comfortable.

I ordered these pants for myself and my four daughters before we went on a safari. They ran a full size larger than most and since 4 is the smallest size offered, one of my daughters couldn't find a pair to fit. The short lengths were a little long for a 5'2" woman but okay and fit my 5' 5" daughter perfectly. We loved the comfort and style of the pants and the convertible feature was great for cool mornings and hot afternoons.

These pants are great! Based on other reviews I bought a size smaller and they fit perfect. I liked the fact that they come in long as most similar styles do not. The first time I wore them I ended up with mud from a glacial creek all over them. No problem - it came out in the wash!

So far, I'm not that impressed. This is my first convertible pant. Though it should be called a convertible short and the pants are the option. I agree with the other reviews, sizes seem to run a little large and long and the ankles could use some sort of elastic, snap or velcro as these border on bell-bottom style flairs.