Which pants would be cooler for hiking in hot climates. These 100% cotton pants or the 65poly/35cotton (Ripstop) version?
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I only have the taclite pro pants. They are very lightweight BUT.... they do not breath like cotton. The sweat pools against you.
130779
100% cotton absolutely the any poly in the hot weather gives you bad small when you sweat and rubbing the skin and really hot
130780
i Hiked Grand Canyon rim to rim, but wore shorts. I am gonna guess the 65 poly would be. The 5.11 Tactical are great pants. You will love them.
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it just depends the 100% cotton are very thick so i would go with the ripstop. But the 100% cotton have more pockets, so all depends on what you like
1161211
I didn't even notice this myself until it was pointed out to me in another posting, but the different colors/prints have different types of fabric. The Trekk is microfiber, some of the others are nylon. I wouldn't have even thought to look at that. Personally, I'd prefer the microfiber because I think the nylon would get hot and stay hot longer in the summer heat. So far, we've had some pretty hot weather and I've been able to just plop my son into the seat without worrying about the temperature. :-)
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Yes. They are slightly lighter than denim jeans, but warmer than traditional cargo/hiking pants. (If in doubt, take a pair of footless tights - but unless it gets into the sub-freezing temps, I don't think you'd need any under layer. )
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I vote wool. I have tons of polypro and its all at the back of the shelf. Wool wicks amazingly well. Zero smell like polypro. I wear mine 5days back to back, hang it out at night and ready to rock next day Warmth is about the same for a mid weight. These don't fit ultra tight light polypro and are far more comfy.
1069253
They are light weight but do block some wind. With a pair of good long underwear under them, they should be fine. I used them in Peru at 15,500 ft and 32 degrees and they were good alone as long as I was hiking.
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It's durable cotton. I've had no problems with the material, but one of the zippers ripped apart when the pocket snagged on a protrusion. Rip-stop nylon might be more durable, but I like the covert nature of these pants. My primary criticism is that they're a bit baggy, but they'll prove far more durable than Dockers.
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No, they're a lightweight, durable hiking/climbing pant. Tights or long underware under them makes them a good bet for the shoulder seasons.
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Medium. I also wear Isis hiking skirts - which are great as the temperatures go over 80 degrees F. I make my own belts from web belting and buckles as I prefer that to the belt which comes with it.
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zippers and the boots go alll the way up to right under your butt cheeks ... i have had these like 3 months i was running on 30 when i talked to my sister that has used these or like these she said she uses hers on number 10 &lt;they go to 100&gt; the 10 -15 ish is far more effective then the 30ish 40 i was using also i wear leggin pants when i use them that way no "extra fabric " gets in the way pressing deeper into my legs ,,u can email me if u like kwilder@va.metrocast.net if u would like
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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.
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Well, I am 225 @ 6' and bought the largest available using my underwear size as the guide. I too have a paunch (61yrs old). THe pants fit fine, there is a lot of very tough elastic in the waist band.James
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I have not worn them in lower than 40F. Between 50 an 60F, the pants are great! between 40 and 50F, it depends on how long I'm outside in them for, the longer I'm outside in them (more than 2 hrs), the longer I need to thaw out when I get home. Now, to put things in perspective, I live in NC where it does not get super cold like the Midwest, so the slightest cold bothers me. Hope this has helped.
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They are a material more like swimming shorts. Cotton would easily rip at the seams when doing full-range movements like you would expect to do in these shorts. This fabric allows much less restricted movement. Better than cotton for that purpose.
433712
The material is similar to Army ACU uniform pants. Similar to ripstop material. It's not stretchy.
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I am a mom, 5'6" in stature & wear my Patagonia wool long johns under this article. I was dry & warm while skiing out west last spring! Enjoy!
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These pants performed beautiful in both humid weather as well as cold weather. I wore the pants in Costa Rica, where there is a diverse climate from the lowlands to the highlands.
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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.