I've hiked many miles in my old scree pants and they're durable and have handy pockets. But I really rely on them for travelling. There's a zipper pocket on the thigh big enough for a passport (and you don't have to sit on it) and 2 other zipper pockets for money and cards. They wash easily and dry quickly and they're not so obviously sports pants that you couldn't wear them to dinner. So I bought a second pair after happy years with the first. I am 5'5" 130# with long legs and I ordered a 10L. But I have barely a waist and I like a looser fit for long plane rides. An 8 might be a better fit for someone else my size.
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