The North Face Paramount Convertible Pant - Men's - 2007 BCS

Bought two pair of these and expected a lot more. Wore on pair three times on the AT and the snap pulled loose from the fabric.... then the the zipper failed and the pull fell off the zipper! The crotch seam splayed on the other pair and the leg zipper failed also. But ran out of tp and the leg bottom worked well for wipe but still prefer charmin!

These pants are always expensive, so I don't have many pairs, but they are worth the money due to the feel/look/durability when in use. They, at least mine, continue to last... only issue with this pair is the long designation is definitely long. I usually get L or 34 L or 35 length... but this is the 1st 34L that has been longer than I am used to... but still love.

Best pants ever!!! Loved these things on my last trip to the Kootenay mountains of BC. They run very true to normal sizing and are extemely comfortable.

I bought three pairs of these pants and have nothing but good things to say about them. There quite comfortable for just hanging out or when hiking and climbing. The pant legs are easy to take on and off if needed. I have even ripped them, and the material has stopped the tear in it's tracks. Overall i would recommend these pants to others.

These pants are great! They are lightweight and feel a little loose, perfect for scrambling around on and off the trail. With all the pockets, I love them for work pants so I can keep small tools and my flashlight on me at all times. The fabric seems to be very resistant to wind and dry very fast. Since I started wearing Paramount convertible pants, I hardly ever wear blue jeans any more!

I haven't used these pants much but first appearance is they are constructed well. fit is nice and they dry well. hopefully they will be my new three season pants. i'll update my review after i put some more miles on these pants.

I got these pants to hike in the wet NW weather. Good pants that repel water and mud as well as tough against grabbing Oregon grape! I bought the "long" size and should have bought just the regular size - just a bit too long. I still bought another pair a couple weeks later though!!!

These pants are great. I just took them on a two week sight-seeing trip to Italy with only one other pair of pants, they were perfect.

I definitely found myself wearing these more than the other pair I brought along. They are a great weight and the pockets are convenient for traveling. I had my passport, wallet, phone, maps, tickets, everything stuffed into these pants and I never felt uncomfortable during long days walking everywhere.

Also, I am quite tall and slender, the Paramounts are cut slim and were long enough (sized Long) for my 6'5" frame.

I love these pants.

Awesome pair of backpacking pants. I used them for 10 days straight in Southern Utah backpacking and they couldn't have been better. The pockets can hold everything you need, energy bars, camera, knife, etc.. and when the weather gets warm you can turn them into shorts in no time. Because they have zippers at the feet you don't need to take off your shoes either. Only problem is that the water repellent wore off in just a few days on constant wear and tear. They took a severe beating, but held up great.

I am 6'4" and the Long fit great. I like having the option to convert to shorts during a hike, but I normally don't. The shorts are a little shorter than my style, but aren't too short for the trail. Great fabric and they pack light. I have two pairs and really enjoy them.

Great pants, durable and dry quickly. I had to search a bit for the long version though. The regular length was a little too short. With the legs zipped off the shorts only came down to mid thigh, it looked like an ABA game was going down

I really like these pants enough that I bought a second pair. Wish they had real belt loops. The front cargo pockets ride above the deep regular pockets and I'd rather have them on the side. Finally, these pants run a bit long (luckily mine shrank to fit with the first washing.) All that said, I'm an outdoor photographer and have worn these all over the world in all temp ranges. They are exceedingly comfortable, dry quickly and are the toughest nylon pants I've used. So, not perfect but I've tried a lot of multipurpose pants and haven't found any better.

These pants were very comfortable, where similar pants from other manufacturers hadn't fit me so well. But then 4 out of the 5 pairs that I ordered had a seam that started to fail. Same spot on all 4 pairs of pants.
Additionally, the pockets are very odd on these pants (though I was willing to overlook it).
Luckily, this site allowed me to return these pants. Because of this experience, I'll probably never buy another The North Face product . . . but I'll definitely shop at this site again.

The Paramount Convertible Pant is good for everyday wear. North Face is one of the only companies that carry a selection of dark colors for convertible pants in long sizes. Dark colors don’t show the dirt that you are exposed to on extended hikes. I was hoping for a good sturdy pant for the Pacific Trail but I found that these pants will not hold for the long haul. I wore them on one weekend trip and the threads in the seat were worn. A reinforced seat would make the Paramount Convertible pant the perfect hiking pant.
I don’t recommend these pants for an extended expedition.

These pants are great... Super comfortable, nice big pockets and zippers work great all the time. The shorts are a little short for my liking, but that's the way they should be. Overall Awesome pants.

Excellent pants. Easy to pack and keep neat and clean. I used them for a motorcycle trip where space is limited and gear must be versatile. They were great in the mountains, on the beach, lounging in my hotel, and at fancy restaurants. What more could you want? Oh, I started with the long length and had to return them, the regular length is just right. I am 6' tall.

I've had quite a few pair, and these are the best. Great fit, true sizing, good length (think hiking shorts), very smart pocket layout. This is the best of TNF's lineup and the best of the entire category.

As is with almost all of North Face's merchandise, this pants are great. Very comfortable for long walks and extremely versatile while boulder climbing. The conversion process is done in a flinch so you can do it even if you midway up the mountain.

The fabric is thick enough to be well used outdoors and i find them very comfortable. I bought both colors I liked it so much.

I have long legs and the regular length is a bit long. so I can't imagine who needs a long.

Had to send it back. I ordered it for my dad who is 6 foot 4 inches. The talls were not long enough.

Although these are men's hiking pants/shorts, the small/regular are a perfect and flattering fit for my 5'4 & 125lb female frame. The first pair I purchased 5 years ago are still in excellent condition. Preparing for our upcoming hike to Glacier NP, I was excited about finding the same item and glad that North Face has not changed one thing about these perfect convertible pants.

I love these pants. The Meridians were a little too thin for cooler days. The Paramount pants are just right. Shorts seemed a little short. The zipper at the bottom is great for taking the pant legs off without taking your boots off. Wish it had more belt loops and not the little built in belt it has. Other than that they are great.

I bought these pants for a trip to Hawaii this past June. I used them on a helicopter ride, horseback riding, and hiking on the tops of the mountains. They were perfect. Plenty of room in the pockets to securely hold everything that I had. Surprisingly, the pants were cool enough in the heat and warm enough in cold weather. These are a great pair of multi-purpose pants. They also were delivered in a reasonable amount of time.

I have three pairs of these pants and have tried on dozens of others brands and models and keep coming back. I like how these pants are practically bombproof (they won't rip), don't look like clown pants, and they have pockets where I want them. Lastly, I wear a medium-tall and thank this site for supporting tall sizes. It is why I shop here.

I now have 4 pairs of these pants. They are simply my favorite. I wear Medium-Tall and again thanks for carrying tall sizes. The fabric is tough and can take the worst abuse, they have a good full cut yet don't look anything like the clown pants that other convertible pants look like. Pockets where you want them. AAA+++

I bought and used these pants on my last backpacking trip to the Ozark Mountains in September. It was very hot (97F) the first day I went. The pants breathe very well. Very comfortable also. On my way back to base camp (4 miles or so) it rained on me. The pants stayed fairly dry but got saturated from the tall grass. I did not treat them with scotchgaurd or anything before I used them. They dried quickly after the rain stopped. Nice deep pockets and a security pocket made these pants a good buy!

These are wonderful! With 9 pockets to play in. One is zippered, 5 are velcro and 3 are open. The main pockets are clear to the bottom of the shorts which are a bit too deep for me, but nothing falls out! Love the gusseted crotch! Lots of freedom of movement. I've noticed I get slight pilling, but so far it hasn't been a problem. I now have three pair. So glad I discovered them, in Lake Louise, Canada yet.

These pants are superb! The fabric is light, breathes and drys well, yet is amazingly light. It's tough, and doesn't pill either. So happy with them. Highly Recommended!

I love these pants! Light enough that you don't even feel them yet very tough and completely wind resistant. The zip off pants work great. Just got back from two days in Linville George Wilderness with temp. swings from a cold windy frost at 34 degrees to hot sun at 71 degrees and the pants served me well from cold to hot! I am tall and the longs were a perfect fit. Even the shorts are long enough that there not Daisy Dukes. Thanks again.

These are really comfortable and fit great. They dry quickly and actually shed light rain. I love the convertible pants, and I like how the shorts inseam is a little bit longer than most other convertible pants.

These are great, versatile pants (even before considering the conversion to shorts aspect), lots of pockets, light but durable sort of fabric (at least so far). Highly recommended. The one drawback I've encountered is that the thigh pockets are not perfect for wear with the usual sort of stuff in town—put a wallet, cell phone, keys, etc., in them and they tend to leave a bit to be desired. Overall A+++ though.

These pants are great, even if some people think The North Face has gone Hollywood. The pants are well-designed and fit great. The pockets may be a bit overdone, but overall the pants are a bargain. I plan or ordering more.

The Paramount pants were great. Light and tough. I was pleased with my first pair of convertible pants.

My husband owns three pair of these pants and practically lives in them. He loves them for their versatility and comfort.

this pants make me feel relaxed in all types of environments, i work in hot and cool weather and this pants feel great in both elements!!

Just returned from a 5 day canoe trip in the BWCA. Bought two of these pants and they became the only thing I wore Zipper on bottom of legs allows easy slip off when converting to shorts. Long pants keep you warm on cool mornings yet do not feel like they heat up as the afternoon warms us, so you can keep on the long pants to knock the sun off sunburned knees. When I went up to my thigh in water, these pants dried out fast. From soaking to dry, less than 20 min in 70 degree weather. The material is impressive and quality excellent.

These are great pants...but even better is the service that I continue to receive from this site.

We all know what The North Face stands for, and these pants epitomize it. I recently went on a backpacking trip throughout Europe and these pants never came close to letting me down. Even with the pockets stuffed full, they're still breathable and very comfortable. I wouldn't want to travel without them. Plus, unlike some pants, these still look and feel great converted into shorts.

These pants are versatile and extremely durable. I have worn them in all types of terrain. Highly recommend them.

I now have 3 pairs of these pants, and I love them. My work requires more formal attire, but I wear these pants when I am home and everywhere else. Very comfortable and helps maintain temperature, particularly in cold, brisk winds. Traveling to Ireland next month, and looking forward to having to pack only two pairs of pants for everything we will be doing. Pockets will be big enough to easily carry passport and several pints!!!

These pants are great. The nylon is heavy enough to block the wind and keeps me as warm as jeans. Dirt and mud brushes off easily after dried. I've hiked in the rain with these. Afterwards they are dry in a couple of hours. I like the zip off part with Left & Right labels. It saves time trying to figure out what goes where. The men's small fits me like my usual women's size 8-10. With the pockets on the front of the leg, the pants are more flattering than most. However, that makes the pockets almost useless.

I always have these in my pack for chillin' in camp, but they don't work well for me on the trail. The legs are too tight causing my calves to rub on the material and limiting the stride I can take. Still love em for chilling, just prefer a baggier fit for a long day on trail.

The Paramount Convertable Pants are my favorite pants to wear on all my outdoor adventures. The convertable feature obviously makes them versatile. I wear them hiking, climbing, camping, or just laying around the house. I decended a 200 ft. snow field in these guys all on my butt. Nylon rules, makes a great "buttsled". There are a bunch of pockets, and they're deep, really deep. I like pants, especially my Paramounts.