Reviews & Ratings for Columbia Saturday Trail ll Stretch Convertible Pant - Women's — 1 review — Page 1

These pants are great for the trail, and don't look too bad around town either. They have a trim fit so there's not that baggy saggy look of old fashioned convertible pants. There is plenty of stretch to step up onto and over logs, scramble over rocks, etc. The zipper is fairly easy to operate to get the legs off, takes a little care to make sure it's lined up good and tight to get back on, but that's normal for zippers. The little zip pocket is perfect for lip balm, a key or two, etc. The back pockets have unobtrusive velcro flaps - not bulky at all and easy to operate. I didn't think I'd use back pockets, but they're great for flat items like a folded trail guide/map, a few dollars, or even a couple of keys. Some folks report that the zippers bind when walking, sitting, or stepping up. Because of those reviews, I got an 8 instead of a 6, which is the size I got in the regular (non-convertible) Saturday Trail Pants. I usually take a 6 or 8, and both of these pants fit me, with a little extra room in the convertible 8s. That seems to have taken care of any possible zipper-binding issues because they are quite comfortable on an all-day hike doing all sorts of minor gymnastics. For reference, I have the regular length, size 8 as noted, and I'm 5 ft 6 1/2 in, 132 lbs. The 6 also fits, but the extra room in the thigh is nice with the zippers. The length is good, and would probably work for someone a bit taller than me, too. I haven't had them long enough to judge durability, but ...
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