How do these pants fare in warmer weather, 60-80 degrees? Do you still remain cool with moderate activity (read hiking) in these temps? Thanks

While I prefer to wear shorts when the weather and conditions permit, sometimes you need to keep your legs covered, to protect from the sun or gnarly underbrush, or just because your going to confront varied weather. Ramparts fit the bill almost perfectly in this case. They are feather weight, astonishingly stretchy/breathable while remaining super wind/water resistant... just another one of ArcT's miracle fabrics in action. In addition to the fabric stretch, the cut, especially the articulated knees make these things super comfortable in any conditions and at any activity level. While I actually prefer the ArcT Palisade pants to these (zippered pockets, low-profile built-in belt, ever-so-slightly more amazing fabric, configured to accept ankle draw-cords for keeping the mud/brambles/snow out) those bad boys are 50% more expensive than these... decisions, decisions... I only wish they made both of these pants in a convertible configuration, so you could zip off the legs (it's a little tough to pull off installing radial zippers on stretchy material, but if anyone can do it, my money is on ArcT!)

I have gone hiking with these pants in up to about 75 degrees and have been comfortable--the nylon is light and breathes well. I bought this pants with the same intention of using them for hiking/backpacking in the summertime, and so far so good.