BenedicteOR
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BenedicteOR said:Is it okay to bring just one pair and something else smaller to wear while the pants are washing?
Green Tortuga said:BenedicteOR said:Is it okay to bring just one pair and something else smaller to wear while the pants are washing?
Sure, go for it. =) If you later find it's not comfortable or that a second pair would be convenient, you could probably find another pair pretty easily in the larger towns. I don't think anyone has ever died on the trail because they were short a pair of trousers. =)
-- Ryan
But the top part needs washing too, and mine may still be on the drying line in Sahagun! I finished with one shorts and two pairs of legs. I take a very light pair of shorts for sleeping, so they served well for the rest of the trip when I was washing the pants. It pointed out to me that I could survive with just the sleep shorts (swim suit) and one pair of pants.Often, only the leg part needs to be removed for washing or mending.
Zip-off pants have come a long way in terms of comfort, especially because of the chunky, inflexible zips they used to use. I also didn't like them but I find my current pair of Columbia Silver Ridge pants to be quite acceptable and barely different from standard pants.Stellere said:While I love the *idea* of zip-off trousers, I just hate how they feel when I'm wearing them! But if I did like them, and I were walking in the summer, I'd probably wear one pair of zip-off trousers and carry the running trousers OR a skirt for evenings.
(Please note: I now use the word "trousers" instead of "pants" on forums where I know there are lots of Brits. Haha!)
muzzal said:What I still don't like about many brands of zip-offs is that they come with side zips on the pant bottoms to allow easy donning over boots; but this makes it difficult to shorten the pant legs.
It's not practical to tuck them into the boots as I'm quite short and would need to cut up to 15cm off the bottom of the legs. There is limited selection here in New Zealand so the short-leg pants are often not available.NicoZ said:muzzal said:What I still don't like about many brands of zip-offs is that they come with side zips on the pant bottoms to allow easy donning over boots; but this makes it difficult to shorten the pant legs.
Why wouldn't people tuck them into the boots avoiding the bottoms getting wet?
Instead of altering the bottom of the pants, try putting a pleat in the top of the shorts above the zip. The pleat runs parallel to the zip and looks quite neat. If you have short legs, the top of the pants are often also too long and the pleat method makes the shorts more comfortable to walk in.Stellere said:What I still don't like about many brands of zip-offs is that they come with side zips on the pant bottoms to allow easy donning over boots; but this makes it difficult to shorten the pant legs.
I also would not tuck overlong trousers into my boots.Tia Valeria said:My zip offs are good and the right length, but I would shorten overlong trousers or look for a different make rather than tuck them into my boots.
Muzzal, if you have the expertise to shorten the legs can you also remove the side zip and finish the seam, or put a shorter zip in place?
Hi Juliejulie said:Instead of altering the bottom of the pants, try putting a pleat in the top of the shorts above the zip. The pleat runs parallel to the zip and looks quite neat. If you have short legs, the top of the pants are often also too long and the pleat method makes the shorts more comfortable to walk in.
One full plus just the top without legs and belt from another is my plan.
Any one familiar with hiking kiltsI'll be doing the same. I bought two pair of the same color and style of zipoffs from The Northface and plan on leaving one pair of legs. I removed the belts and will use a Bison brand belt with a zipper pocket on the inside. If I need legs and the legs are dirty or wet, I'll wear my rain pants.
Not exactly myself but here's the link to related topic:Any one familiar with hiking kilts
Take a look at the "Hiker Kilt" web page. A kilt designed by hikers, for hikers. Looks good, machine washable and very quick drying.Donald where's ya trousers,
2 x Columbia zip offs, 2 x Columbia LS shirts, 2 x tees all quick dry stuff, that said it can take most of afternoon to dry
Buen Camino
For years I took only one zip of trousers. Never felt any problem with that. Usually it is warm enough (also september and oktober) to wear the shorts only. Since last year I also take one pair of light weight running/sport shorts because I like to walk in them even more. Less stuf moving around my legs. The first time I used them it gave me an extra feeling of freedom and lightness in walking.
I agree Thomas 1962...the less constriction across the legs the better. I always wear only hiking shorts and if it is fresh in the morning...I wear a pair of biking tights underneath them. After years of hiking, I find my thighs have enlarged and the kilt provides even more freedom from the binding across the legs. Besides, when you are a 71 yr. old man wearing a kilt...everyone wants to talk to you and you meet a lot more people
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