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Try Merrel, I have the shorts, but they must make pants too. They make a comfortable long short with zipped pockets. They seem to fit all shapes. The pockets are the right size to put a phone in. I got mine in NZ, but I'm sure you'll have stockists there. Im a lot shorter than you. Personally I find Kathmandu shapes terrible, cut for a person without curves, I worked in an office once above one of their stores, so shopping there was convenient but even the thinnest girls couldn't find a good fit. They need to revisit their patterns.I am struggling to find quick dry hiking pants. I am short (5 foot 4 or 163cm I think) and curvy (size 14/16) and I have tried Kathmandu and Anaconda. Pants seem to all be designed for much taller slimmer hipped/tummied ladies than me...VERY long in the legs and tight across tummy if they fit elsewhere. I was hoping for a full length with either the ability to roll up or zip the legs off but I am starting to think I will be buying whichever pair fits. Part of the issue is that there are fewer shops on the Sunshine Coast where I live and the sizes are very much picked over and gone so it is hard to work out which brand might be a better fit for my build. Buying online is possible but given fit issues not ideal. I can travel to Brisbane for more options. Any Aussie ladies have any advice?
Not sure what the situation is in Qld with regards to Mountain Designs (all Tassie stores closed last year) but their sizing was always more generous than their slimmer-fitting competitors. You could also try MacPac...they too have a store in Fortitude Valley + Chermside & DFO near the airport (I Googled it!)I am struggling to find quick dry hiking pants. I am short (5 foot 4 or 163cm I think) and curvy (size 14/16) and I have tried Kathmandu and Anaconda. Pants seem to all be designed for much taller slimmer hipped/tummied ladies than me...VERY long in the legs and tight across tummy if they fit elsewhere. I was hoping for a full length with either the ability to roll up or zip the legs off but I am starting to think I will be buying whichever pair fits. Part of the issue is that there are fewer shops on the Sunshine Coast where I live and the sizes are very much picked over and gone so it is hard to work out which brand might be a better fit for my build. Buying online is possible but given fit issues not ideal. I can travel to Brisbane for more options. Any Aussie ladies have any advice?
They all look like contenders and I’m actually in that area next weekend so I will go and try some on! ThanksHave you tried Paddy Palin? They are in Fortitude Valley, Bris. Full disclosure, we got all of our clothes from Kathmandu but did buy my shoes from PP. I am 5'7"and the length was good, so I can see they would be too long for you.
What about these?
orKuhl Splash Roll Up Pant 30
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orPADDY PALLIN - Shop Outdoor Clothing, Hiking Gear & Camping Gear
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PADDY PALLIN - Shop Outdoor Clothing, Hiking Gear & Camping Gear
Paddy Pallin is Australia's leading adventure store supplier since 1930. Specialising in outdoor, travel & hiking gear such as hiking boots, outdoor clothing & equipment. Enjoy free delivery on orders $99+. Save with Click & Collect or Buy Now Pay Later with Zippay. Free & easy returns available*.www.paddypallin.com.au
Thanks! It looks like MD is closed but I can get to Macpac. I hadn’t even heard of them so that is a good tip. Hopefully I won’t end up at the army disposal though that is where we went for school backpacks when I was a teenager!Not sure what the situation is in Qld with regards to Mountain Designs (all Tassie stores closed last year) but their sizing was always more generous than their slimmer-fitting competitors. You could also try MacPac...they too have a store in Fortitude Valley + Chermside & DFO near the airport (I Googled it!)
Another option (a bit outside the box) might be to try Army-disposals type stores or workwear stores...more than a few times I've found the exact item in stores like that & for about half the price.
Good luck with your search.
Desperate times call for desperate measures!Thanks! It looks like MD is closed but I can get to Macpac. I hadn’t even heard of them so that is a good tip. Hopefully I won’t end up at the army disposal though that is where we went for school backpacks when I was a teenager!
Thanks! Well I have to go to the GC in March so I can have a look!Wild Earth on the Goldcoast has a great online store too. I bought “Wild Country” pants because they have elastic waist, zip pockets(anti theft), zip off legs, fast drying, lots of pockets and reasonable price, I’m size 12, about your size. Good luck. I’m in Sunshine Coast too
I am quite a bit shorter than you and basically gave up on pants! I walked in skirt, with tights when it got cold. It worked perfectly for me!I am struggling to find quick dry hiking pants. I am short (5 foot 4 or 163cm I think) and curvy (size 14/16) and I have tried Kathmandu and Anaconda. Pants seem to all be designed for much taller slimmer hipped/tummied ladies than me...VERY long in the legs and tight across tummy if they fit elsewhere. I was hoping for a full length with either the ability to roll up or zip the legs off but I am starting to think I will be buying whichever pair fits. Part of the issue is that there are fewer shops on the Sunshine Coast where I live and the sizes are very much picked over and gone so it is hard to work out which brand might be a better fit for my build. Buying online is possible but given fit issues not ideal. I can travel to Brisbane for more options. Any Aussie ladies have any advice?
I got some of those they are ok, but you need to check that your upper leg muscles are not impeded by the zipper. The zipper rubs the inside legs. For me I’d rather have the zipper lower after the knee. There are the 3/4 length much better for me.Have you looked at these.
Women's Saturday Trail™ II Stretch Convertible Pants | Columbia Sportswear
Featuring rain-and-stain repellency, UV protection, and zip-off legs, these are ideal trail pants.www.columbiasportswear.ca
You can order online.
I saw that Columbia has a skirt with shorts combined. Maybe something would suit you aswellI am quite a bit shorter than you and basically gave up on pants! I walked in skirt, with tights when it got cold. It worked perfectly for me!
Crane is an Aldi brand and my Cranes (zip off pants) shorts outlasted my much more expensive Columbia pants.I have bought a variety in price and weight and my favourite were the cheapest at 49.95 and they are a brand called crane. I got them from cradle mtn tasmania but guessing they have a web site
oh. I wondered where they were from as i couldn't see a company when I googled them. I am very happy with them and will take them on my April caminoCrane is an Aldi brand and my Cranes (zip off pants) shorts outlasted my much more expensive Columbia pants.
Wild Earth on the Goldcoast has a great online store too. I bought “Wild Country” pants because they have elastic waist, zip pockets(anti theft), zip off legs, fast drying, lots of pockets and reasonable price, I’m size 12, about your size. Good luck. I’m in Sunshine Coast too
wild fire at Milton?Wild Earth on the Goldcoast has a great online store too. I bought “Wild Country” pants because they have elastic waist, zip pockets(anti theft), zip off legs, fast drying, lots of pockets and reasonable price, I’m size 12, about your size. Good luck. I’m in Sunshine Coast too
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