Top 5 Convertible Pants

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Top 5 Convertible Pants - Perfect for summer.

Convertible pants are a must have for any backpacking trip or summer exploration. No matter if you plan on hiking the mountains of Georgia or going on an African Safari, convertible pants are an invaluable piece of equipment. Obviously, the versatility of convertible pants is the true selling point, but every pair of these types of pants have their own small features that make them unique. Whether it be the price, the fabric, or craftsmanship; they all differ, if only slightly. So, with out further a due, here are my top 5 picks for convertible pants.

Mountain Hardwear Convertible Pack Pants
Buy Now: $99
The Mountain Hardwear Convertible Pack Pants come with all the basic features you need in convertible pants. The bottom of the legs have boot zippers so that you can easily slip on the pants over your boots. This is idea for when you don’t feel like going through the trouble of taking off your boots.

ExOfficio Convertible Amphi Pants
Buy Now: $63
These convertible pants speed up the drying process by using Lightweight Nycott nylon treated with Teflon. So, even if you get caught in a brief afternoon shower, you won’t have to change into something dry. These pants dry with the quickness. Another nice feature of the Lightweight Nycott™ nylon treated with Teflon is that they are wrinkle free. Thats always a good thing for backpackers.

Columbia Sportswear Silver Ridge Convertible Pants
Buy Now: $54
The Columbia Sportswear Silver Ridge Convertible Pants are just all around great convertible pants. They have a little bit of everything. They certainly offer plenty of pocket room for starters. Two hand pockets, two cargo pockets, and two zippered back pockets. They are also made with quick drying material and offer mild sun protection.

Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible Pants
Buy Now: $74
What I like most about the Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible Pants is that when converted to shorts, the shorts are a comfortable size. So many of the convertible pants out there convert to what feels like old school gym shorts and show way more skin than I think anyone wants to see from me. Aside from the nice cut, these suckers are super comfy and lightweight.

The North Face Paramount Porter Convertible Pants
Buy Now: $65
And lastly, we have something for the ladies. There aren’t more ladies convertible pants on this list because, well, I don’t make it a habit of wearing ladies pants (in public) so I don’t know much about them. What I do know, is that these are a popular pick, because they actually convert into 3 styles of pants/shorts. They zip off as shorts, but also have buttons in place so that you can wear them as capris.