Mountain Hardwear Mesa Pant - Women's - 2009 BCS

My wife loves these pants. They breathe well and are not sticky and hot like some pants get. They have a UPF Rating of 50 which is very important to her. Have been very durable.

I was looking for a pair of pants that I could wear off trail without picking up velcro-like seeds from all the bushes I rub against. So far, the fabric (and the thread) has satisfied me. The cut of the pants is flattering, and the zipper pockets are large and convenient. I don't yet know how breathable they will be in hot weather.

I absolutly love this pair of hiking pants. I bought them for a geology trip in NM and they with- stood everything I put them through. That includes the plant life and karst weathered limestone, but the best part was they didn't chafe while wearing a pack all day (7- 8 hrs). They are pretty close to being water proof, and the cinch at the bottom helps keep the water out of your boot when stream walking. I will be buying another pair.

I absolutly love this pair of hiking pants. I bought them for a geology trip in NM and they with- stood everything I put them through. That includes the plant life and karst weathered limestone, but the best part was they didn't chafe while wearing a pack all day (7- 8 hrs). They are pretty close to being water proof, and the cinch at the bottom helps keep the water out of your boot when stream walking. I will be buying another pair.

These pants are lightweight and perfect for cool days or warm days when you want to protect your legs. These do not have any stretch in them, but climbing in them isn't a problem. They cinch at the bottom which is good if you don't want the leg holes to get caught in anything. As far as sizing goes, they are a little narrow in the waist which can be a problem for someone with bigger hips trying to get them on, since the fabric does not stretch.