I have been looking for a replacement pair of hiking pants for my go to Mountain Hardware pants I have used extensively for over 10 years. I particularly wanted pants that had a back pocket or two in addition to front pockets. I saw these, and once I tried them on I was in love.
I opted to jump right in on a test to hike up Mt Whitney on the mountaineers route. I wore these pants for 3 days and one night while sleeping because I was too lazy to change. Well I was very impressed with the flex and function. Medium weight material was neither overly hot when the sun was shining bright during the day and yet kept me comfortable when the temps dropped. They are a little tight around the waist when I am sitting or crouched up but otherwise fit perfectly. I don't need to cinch the waist as my older body is a little bigger around the middle than it used to be and may just pull the string out. I am 5'2" and 116 or so pounds. I have the size 2.
Now onto the only issue I have decided is minor.... I did not feel it but on my right leg I noticed a red spot on the morning of day 2. After we summitted I watched it closer. It was clear that the seem of the right front pocket at the corner was rubbing my leg. I don't anticipate this being an issue most of the time because generally I do not wear pants for 3 days straight. However, I will probably send these pants off to someone who was recommended to me to make modifications or repairs to adventure gear to have her come up…