Gear Review
The North Face Paramount Convertible Pant - Men's
Just received and like them
By John
Ranked #697 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
November 11, 2009
I got my pair in from Backcountry.com and was concerned with all the negative reviews. but the pants seem just fine to me after a wear around today outdoors. I am a 31/30 and the medium/short fits perfectly. The inseam is just like any other 30 length inseam I've had to deal with on jeans and pants. What can I say, I'm 5'7". I was afraid they would be too long as many have complained but they are fine for my shorter legs with hiking boots on.I checked out the seams to see what people wer complaining about and found them to be fine quality, especially compared to cheaper, dirtier same types of pants. These are great for hiking, backpacking but they don't seem durable enough for sliding on rocks and glisading down a hill or mountain. I think the material could take it but the seams in the seat could strain and wear. I like the snaplock belt buckle, the zippers are fine. The pair I got were also made in Bangladesh but again happy with TNF overall quality.The material is great! Thicker material compared to others convertible pants made for fishing and wet conditions. Wish I could find a couple more my size at the discontinued sale price I got mine for! I thought about wearing thermals and negative fleece underneath and it would be a tight fit unless the fleece is super thin.
View Details: The North Face Paramount Convertible Pant - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Paramount fabric- 100% Nylon
- Inseam:
- [pants] see sizing chart; [shorts] 8"
- Belt:
- Loops built-in
- Pockets:
- 7
- Type pockets:
- 2 hand, 2 right utility, 2 rear patch, 1 right-side zippered coin
- Fly:
- Zip-front
- Pleats:
- No
- Gusseted Crotch:
- Yes
- Recommended use:
- Work pant; hiking, backpacking; lounging
- Weight:
- 1lb 4oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: December 9, 2009 By: John
Yes, I thought the medium/short would be too loose in the waist but they fit perfectly. The elastic band and the belt help quite a bit. I usually wear small upper wear of TNF but medium fit me well for this pair of pants. I can see how they might be tight in the thigh they aren't loose/relaxed either like the cheaper ones by alpine designs which has looser and much more flowing fabric but thinner.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I wear a 31x30 pant as well. Just got these in a small/short and found the waist size to be perfect but they seem to be pretty tight in the thigh area. Concerned that the medium/short would be too big in the waist. Yours fit well?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes