Lightweight and durable

By jtcash Ranked #781 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants November 15, 2009

I am 33 waist and 30 inseam, and medium short fits perfectly. The medium regular length is also acceptable as long as you remember to cinch up the bottom so you don't kick dirt inside your pants while you walk.

Material is super light and breathable. Because the material is light and "thin" it seems to breathe much better than my other North Face Paramount convertibles. It is also astonishingly durable for its weight. I've had a previous pair for about a year now, and it has withstood bushwhacking. The DWR is also of good quality and I've not had to renew that to date (not so with the North Face pants I have).

The best part of these pants are the cinches at the bottom of the leg. The drawstring is stowed away in a separate compartment at the bottom of your leg to prevent the string or cinch from brushing up against your leg as you move. Excellent and well designed feature.

These pants not only perform well, they also look cool around town because it fits well. The great fit is due to the articulated knees.

Overall, these are my preferred pair of pants for hitting the trail. I regret buying the over-popular North Face Pararmount pants. It's doesn't even come close to this one.

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Mesa Pant - Men's

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