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Columbia Roc Pant - Men's

Item #COL1220 | 1413 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Absolutely not hiking pants

By Ranked #216 - Men's Casual Pants May 13, 2010

I bought these with the intention of doing day hikes in them, from a town-base. It was probably my fault for thinking they would work for such a thing. They are more like "walking" pants. Would be just fine for going to brunch, standing on line waiting to get into churches, etc. But don't think you'll be taking them anywhere that you need some unrestricted movement.

The waist fits a little tight (at least for today's standard of over-sized pants). And the length is good. If you find you're a 30 in most everything, you might want the 32. They appear to be rugged, but I think they try to do too much. You could hike with them, in a pinch, but you will probably get pinched in all the wrong places for doing so.

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By: March 17, 2011

You really should not wear cotton, especially heavy ones like these, for hiking anyway. They're too hot in summer, heavy in any weather, heavier in wet weather, and will take forever to dry if wet- would take away too much body heat. These are for cragging, bouldering- climbing rough rocks where you are close to shelter or change of clothes when needed.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
cotton granite cloth 
Waist:
belt loops 
Rise:
medium 
Pockets:
2 front, 2 back, 1 stash 
Fly:
zipper 
Gusseted Crotch:
no 
Recommended Use:
hiking, backpacking, travel 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 

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