By G Man from Eastchester NY on 6/11/2008

Wear these pants in any warm conditions and if it rains or gets even warmer, your stylish pants become more useful and you'll be glad you chose them

I like these pants much better than the pants that replace them -- I have 2 pairs, one I've had for 5 or 6 years, the other I just bought recently. These pants are less baggy in the leg than the newer ones which feels better for me on the trail, also the adventure pants have a snap rather than a button (I hate buttons, they all eventually fall off and are not nearly as quick to change) and an easier clip mechanism.

I like these pants a lot. They have plenty of pockets and fit good. I use them as a layer in winter and are perfect for the spring hikes when you never know whether to plan for shorts at the bottom or long pants at the top.

The only shortcomings to these pants is the belt is not removable, and some may feel they are too short when zipped off to be worn as fashionable shorts (for me however they're perfect for staying cool when hiking).

By Tuff Gong from NJ on 6/2/2008

I wear them to work, i work in the yard (the dirt does not stick to them - it comes right off), for travel - the zip off legs are great. I have an older pair that I bought eight years ago that are still totally fine - no rips, the zippers still work.

By Len from Holliston, MA on 6/1/2008

The functionality is fantastic!! I love the removable bottoms and the pocket locations.

By G3 from Saudi Arabia on 5/13/2008

Excellent comfort for activities; Great large pockets, and zip pocket.
Wear for bike commute, work, hikes, travel; Quick drying, rugged. Best pants for several years running.

By The Backpacker from San Antonio, Texas on 5/8/2008

These slacks are very comfortable, light and breathable. The sizing is perfect, about the best I have ever had without being able to try them on before purchase.

By John from Somerset, NJ on 5/6/2008

the use and feel of good outdoor wear for men

By tucks maniac from Londonderry, NH on 5/1/2008

The first time I used these pants, i wore them up to tuckermans ravine. They were great. Even in a few feet of snow they didnt get wet. I just wore some pajamas and some techwick pants. They were light, but warm. Also when it was warm in the beginning I could have worn them as shorts if I wanted to. All in All great pants.

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By JJF from NYC on 4/3/2008

I have a few pairs in different collors. I find these fit strangly when compared to the other pairs (also EMS). I might not buy on-line again.

By Slim from Northeast PA on 3/24/2008

I have several pairs of these pants as they are so comfortable, packable and they dry so quickly. I am a female who enjoys hiking and backpacking, and have started buying the mens' sizes as they are much easier to add layers under than the clingier womens' sizes. The one drawback is the nylon is a little noisy, so if you need to be 'tactical' wear something else.

By Jim from Camano Island, WA on 3/11/2008

Good fit!!!

By Tom the hiker from Massachusetts on 2/20/2008

Bought to fit over a bulky knee immobilizer, will use in the future for extensive hiking

By cjsalice from Baltimore, MD on 2/15/2008

Great pair of pants. Nice material, comfortable and great looking. I use these for a wide array of activities the most "extreme" of which is climbing and they're great. Easy to move in and lightweight. Seem pretty durable as well. I'd recommend for a good all around active pant.

By Susan The Future 46er from Up State New York on 2/10/2008

I love these pants! I have worn 1 pair on 18 miles of the Northville/Placid Trail, 6 of the High Peaks in the Adirondacks, up and down Mohonk Mountain many times, and to Priekstolen in Norway, and all of the training in between. This is the only brand that I feel comfortable in! It wears well and lasts long!

By dryrock53 from St. Petersburg, Fl on 2/10/2008

Holds up as well orbetter then the North F$%E brand for less $$$$$. I have several of these pants/shorts variants that are several years old and they are holding up very well. I use them for hiking, backpacking, geocaching, casual wear, and kyaking.

By fish_nazi from Columbus, OH on 2/7/2008

Material wasn't as comfortable on the skin as some of the other pants on the market. But the price is hard to resist! I went with a different mfr on this one.

By Bushwhackin' Bob from Inlet, NY on 1/28/2008

Tactel is a tougher material than that used in other other nylon pants I have tried. Pretty good protection against the occasional pricker bush. Burdocks won't even cling to them. They breath well to help keep you cool. Plastered with mud from the knee down when you get to camp? Zip the legs off, give them a quick rinse in the stream, and they'll be dry in a 1/2 hour...plenty of time to do a tick check on your calves and put some dry socks on. No sticking noticed with the zippers like some more expensive ones I've tried. Front slit pockets are deeeep, like they should be. Workmanship is superb...no loose threads, double stitching, extra stitching on stress points. Best pants I've found for off-trail adventures.

By Jungle Gene from Peoria, AZ on 1/24/2008

I'm impressed and ordering more. These are so durable, lightweight, and versatile you can take a couple pair and a couple shirts and your good for several days of travel.

By Tricky from GA on 1/15/2008

Bought the Excursion, I believe it was, before they were discontinued. This is a far superior pant so far as fit and construction. I love the belt and ankle zippers though an inside stash pocket would have been nice. I usually wear 28/30" pants but the small/short fits extremely well considering other size Small products I've purchased that were waist size 30"+. The DWR finish is nice, but we'll see how long it lasts. Great pants for a great price!

By steven from Penna on 1/15/2008

Even thought 30 length they are a bit short. I had a black pair before (they were close in style but gave a bit more waist room and a bit longer - they were 30 as well) and you stopped making them (I called and found this out) and the 30 was just the right size.. Could you make these in black as well as in charcoal.. But love the pants - I use for golf..and if get to hot can zip off pants.. tks..again

By Valerie from Spencerport, NY on 1/4/2008

The only negative I have on these pants is the front of the legs pill very early in the wear. It seems in a matter of a couple months of occasional wear the surface from the knees and above becomes all rough and pilly making them look very sloppy. Otherwise they're fantastic. I have 6 pair of them.

By Seattledc66 from Malverne, NY on 1/2/2008

I wear it around town and on the trail. I bought 2 more pairs of different colors to bring to Switzerland next summer.

By Ron from NY, NY on 1/2/2008

A good travel pant, but cargo pockets could be roomier.

By Brian from Connecticut on 1/2/2008

These pants always look neat, even if I just pulled them out of a suitcase. I love all the pockets, especially the zipped one, especially when traveling.

By Tim from Burlington, VT on 11/30/2007

I've got several pairs of these pants and use them almost every time I play outside. If I'm in an adventure race, these are the pants/shorts I use! A few bummers: bring back the black version, and give us back the different-colored zippers on the different legs! That used to be one of the best features of these pants - when you've been moving for 36 hours straight and your mind's not quite right, it seriously reduces the fumbling you need to do with such an obvious visual cue. The only other thing that would make them perfect - give us a way to cinch the ankles! (Otherwise, biking becomes an issue.)

I've thrown just about everything at these pants- there's some pilling from too many miles on a bike seat, but otherwise these guys look like new. Catch 'em when they're on sale - you'll be glad you did.

By PigPen (Trail Name) from Fredonia, New York on 11/29/2007

I wear the pants every day and from everything from backpacking to work.

By toquams from Orlando on 11/25/2007

Comfortable, true wash & wear, excellent for hiking, found they are perfect for everyday casual. Lots of pockets for cell phone, credit cards, keys, whatever. Love these pants.

By STEVE from SOUTH FLORIDA on 11/5/2007

THESE PANTS ARE GREAT FOR SAILING AND GENERAL OUTDOOR SPORTS BECAUSE OF THE HIGH SPF PROTECTION AND THE LIGHT WEIGHT COMFORT. I WILL PROBABLY BUY SEVERAL MORE PAIR SINCE I WEAR THE THREE PAIR I ALREADY PURCHASED SEVERAL TIMES EACH WEEK.

By Tom from NYC on 11/5/2007

I have several pairs of these pants in just about every color. I wear them everywhere, expect when it gets extremely cold out!

By retired guy from Syracuse, NY on 10/29/2007

daily use, travel, golf

By Dayton from Syracuse, NY on 10/25/2007

In addition to outdoor and casual wear, these pants are great for travel. They're loose enough to be comfy for long airline or car trips, and they wash out easily in the sink and dry quickly. Plus, they have the benefit of converting to shorts on a moments notice. Wear one and pack one or two more and you have all your pants/shorts needs covered.

By Profsr f from Long Island, NY on 10/21/2007

These pants fit and look great. They are better than any other brand of zipoff hiking pants I ever owned. The elastic waistband is genius. I hiked in the rain, heat and wind and these pants dryed fast, kept cool and never felt the wind. I also wear these pants for just hangin around town, casual restaurants, even casual work days (I am a college professor).

By Joe [...] Hoover from Pok NY on 10/16/2007

Bought one and used it for all seasons. Bought two more when they went on sale the next year.
I wear a 34 short and they fit and move with me great.

By ice out from long lake, ny on 10/13/2007

Feels good while mountain hiking. I will order a second pair after giving these a good trial.

By Bill the retiree and John the pet sitter from Annapolis, Md. on 10/7/2007

Bill and John love these pants for all type of wear. Planning to pack them for a Disney vacation. They pack well, taking up very little space. Like being able to zip off for shorts on warm days and have the long pants for cool days or evenings.

By NYDUCK from WHITE PLAINS, NY on 10/2/2007

These pants are great! Very light weight, nice deep front pockets. I bought the long pants since i'm 6'3" and they fit perfectly. When the legs are zipped off the shorts are a little shorter than I'm used to, but if you're in the woods who cares? I actually bought 3 pairs and should last a long time.

By chi town walker from Chicago, IL on 10/1/2007

These are my favorite pair of pants. I wear them all the time for comfort and lightness. It packs great for traveling.

By Photographer Tom from Pittsburgh, PA on 9/30/2007

These pants are my favorites... I have 4 pairs. I've tried competitor's versions and they are no where near as well designed and made as the EMS ones... the competitor's pockets are typically too small, in the wrong places for effecient use and the velcro or zipper closures are awkward. The EMS design is very workable and the material is more durable, washes easier and wrinkles less. I've worn these in Africa, in the Sahara and Southeast Asia. Only issue I have with the EMS pants are that the gray color is a little odd in hue... I would prefer a more nuetral gray instead of the blueish gray they are.

no compromise, plenty of pockets, versatility,
wasy storage. Superior.

By Paul from RI on 9/26/2007

fits in nicely at Boy Scout events - looks neat and is comfortable for the guys. Nice to find in long length too.

By Greg the Birder from NYC, NY on 9/26/2007

I used the pants on a hiking/birdwatching trip to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and was extremely pleased. They were extremely comfortable during the entire day of hiking. I look forward to wearing them during my trip to the Amazon later this year. The only con comes from the tendency to ride up when sitting for too long - especially in a car.

By jp from Durham, NC on 9/24/2007

Highly recommend these Adventure pants to first time hikers like myself. After looking extensively, these were the only pants with side boot zipper that came in standard waist sizes (i.e Not the "Medium fits 32-34" but an actual 34 waist size) for under [...]

By Lenny from Fort Collins on 9/16/2007

These pants are great! I have another pair of older style EMS pants and when I found out I could no longer get them, I was very disappointed and thought that these pants would be a step down from the older style. NOT SO! I have already recommended them to others!

By Joe from Glacier National Park, MT on 7/27/2007

Any zip off pants of this type are great for backpacking/camping, because they allow you to have both shorts and long pants while only packing/wearing one item of clothing. These pants are especially useful because of their quick dry material, I went swimming in them and thus avoided having to bring a swimsuit.

By - from - on 7/22/2007

These are really great. The front pockets are huge and deep, the zip pocket is great for a cell-phone, for example, and the front patch pocket is just the right size for a folded map.

They are light and do dry quickly, the corollary, is that they do wet somewhat quickly too. I did find myself having to exchange them for a larger size than I normally do so do try them on first if you can.

Overall, these are my favourite hiking trousers.

By Chopper Brad from Puyallup, WA on 6/28/2007

Love them, very comfortable

By Michael from Easton, Maryland on 6/27/2007

It seems like something that wouldn't be possible but the pockets on the front are TOO BIG! When you drop your keys in there, they go all the way down to above your knee, and bang into your kneecap on each step. Plus, you have to dig down to your elbow to fish them out. Otherwise, these are great. Could be fixed with a seam across the pocket to shorten it up. Your call...

By Rick from Connecticut on 6/24/2007

Finally a pair of Zip-Off Pants that fit in the length! I have a short inseam so finding Zip-Off pants that fit in the length has been difficult but these fit very well.

By The Green Squirl from The Florida Keys on 6/24/2007

Please bring back the Excursions. Why did EMS quit making the best fitting and feeling zip offs around? I wish you would have told me they were discontinuing the Excursions. I would have bought more.

By Dan from The Sierra foothills, CA on 6/15/2007

I buy a new pair every year. The new pair is for hiking and climbing. The old ones become work pants. They last forever. My only caution is to keep them away from campfire embers and hot metal, as they will melt holes in the pants.

By john the motorcyclist from buffalo ny on 6/14/2007

bought three pairs, they have shrunk, now just too short, flood pants

By Squirrel from Galway NY on 6/6/2007

Great hiking pants, I'm glad you brought them back. Last years replacements were not as good. Big pockets to carry items you want to get to quickly. lightweight, quick dry, tear resistant. Could come in more colors though. Especially bright colors that show up durring hunting season.

I wore these pants in Israel, Jordan and Cyprus recently. They were great in all types of weather: very hot, warm and cool. They were great both recreationally and even worked fine on those days I was in a classroom teaching. I can't think of a more versatile pair of pants. If I take one pair of pants with me on a trip-these are the ones! Nice job EMS!

By Critter from Phoenixville, PA on 5/23/2007

I like the pants and the price. Our scouts wear them everywhere. We recommend the pants to new scout families since they are available in more sizes than what BSA offers.

By Bob from Mt dora,Fl on 5/7/2007

Love wearing them as shorts,when they get wet they dry fast

By ruinsbuff from Durango, Colorado on 4/15/2007

This is my second pair. I literally wore out the first pair hiking in the canyons of Utah. They give me the free movement I need for climbing up and down the steep canyon walls.If I run into water at the bottom of the canyon, the pants dry out in minutes in the summer sun.