Do you think these pants will be durable and comfortable for an archaeologist out in the hot sun and DIRT? Is the material thin and nylon-ish (like athletic pants), medium weight, or heavy-duty?
384776
Thin rip stop type material like Army ACU pants. The fabric it has little grids or hashtag, squares. There's no padding in the thickness like a Carhart pant would be and thinner than a pair of Dickies. They are not waterproof but water beads up some on them but will soak through a little.
384777
Probably durable but they seem to hold heat in when the sun is shining on them.
384778
Definitely will do well in the dirt. The material is between medium and heavy-duty. Very durable and comfy! Not too much ventilation though--I used them while in equatorial Africa and survived, but was a bit hot.
384779
The pants are thin but the knit is very tight so I wouldn't say they are "like athletic pants" but definitely thinner and more lightweight compared to other Tac pants. Dirt will be no problem for these pants.
625434
These pants are NOT good in warm weather ! They are good for wet !!!Not many brands of pants are really waterproof , these are...You need to buy different pants just for hot weather .
592070
These are a fairly heavy gauge material. We wore them in warm water off Key West, June last year, mostly for sun protection, but they would help with some heat loss as well.
922806
Shouldn't be a problem. I use them for a combat class and by the time they get a little "damp", if you know what I mean, they feel pretty loose. The palms are a light material, not leather. Hope that helps. I really like them.
1430176
These are great inside. They will keep your legs warm inside.My experience with the pants is that they ripped after a month of wearing them.No brand should rip.
1397215
I've done a little digging in my garden and the soles are thick enough to be comfortable but flexible enough to make walking easy. I wear mine more in the barn and working around the horses and have literally worn them all day without discomfort. I can't speak to how they would hold up to being used for shovel work on a continuous basis.
498668
It's lightweight fabric. I would say maybe nylon but not quite as sheer or thin as a parachute type fabric. I use it with a liner. Definitely not heavy enough to use for hauling and moving a dead body!
350560
They are water proof shell pants. Thin. Kind of a tight fit. Might work layered over sweats or fleece.
1689151
yes, they are a 65-35 blend. I am one who hates polyester, usually even in blends, these pants are the exception. They are durable, comfortable, and do not chafe. been wearing them to work for a couple of months now and am comfortable all day long. I am in Indiana, so have not experienced summer temps yet, but do not expect any difference.
295764
I would say yes.They do have a nylon-ish feel to them, and as such they aren't as thermally protective as a more cotton-based alternative might be, but I would feel comfortable wearing these even down in the 40s.
1015280
I think these are very durable, however I have mine on a screened in porch. I do have a dining set, made from the same material and that set has held up great in the elements. I believe these would too. Very comfy and elegant.
1741738
Haven't worn them in real hot weather, but they are comfortable and not bulky. So, I would guess they would feel fine in any weather.
64964
I would consider these pants a canvas type, due to the heavy duty protective feel.
3391
I would say they have medium warmth. They are a lighter weight sweat pant but do provide some warmth. Would recommend!
432290
Hi George - Oh the days when I had a 30 inch waist! I agree with the other posters here. I'd opt for small. I will also say that I've wear my pants at least three or four days a week. I've hiked in them, done yoga in them and they are really resilient. I have a small ember burn on one leg, but outsaide of that they are fairly indestructible.
1468664
Sorry, got really busy. I just weighed the pants and they came out to 308 grams or 10.86 oz. So both the listed weight and description weight are off. Maybe it's a generic weight for a smaller size?
131621
They are incredibly lightweight. I live in a very hot, humid area of Texas and these work perfectly. I bought 4 pair and wear them every day.