I am a many-year fan of Marmot, with a wide variety of items from them in the wardrobe. Many of the items are functional both in the more extreme conditions of adventuring as well as daily wear. So, first off, Thank you, Marmot.
I was preparing for a hiking jaunt through the Grand Canyon and Zion with my daughter's high school, and wanted to update my convertible pants kit, to make very early starts comfortable while still managing the mid-day heat.
Basically I really like the pants - good, sturdy material, nice fit, color-coded zippers for the leggings...and was glad to have them for the journey. A couple of minor details that would put them up a star, for me:
The rear pockets are a bit shallow, and have no closure, so they are vulnerable to things falling out on the trail. The cargo pocket is too shallow to accommodate the leggings, which would be helpful if only carrying a small satchel while hiking (common for me). And, finally, to echo others, the belt system seems a bit limited, and would be improved by either a full belt, or belt loops.
That said, I am glad to have them in my kit!
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