Wyoming Shooter
Observer
Here's a brief review of the Rail Riders VersaTac-light pants: http://www.railriders.com/men-versatac-light-pant-p-954.html?cPath=104_110.
I've had a pair of VersaTac-lights for about 4 months now. In short, these are great pants for general outdoor use in warm weather - wet or dry.
Over the last 4 months, I've worn the VersaTac-lights while camping, hiking, riding quads, and hunting deer and antelope. A few features stand worthy of special note:
1. These pants are very light and quick drying. They are also cut full enough to allow for generous freedom of movement with no chafing. I pronounce them "comfy".
2. They are available in 2 inseams - regular and 30". The 30" fit me perfectly and saved me from having to have the pants hemmed.
3. The pockets are plentiful, deep, big, and well secured. Someone at RR also designed other thoughtful features like the reinforcements for pocket knife clips and the inside cuffs.
4. Although light, these are some tough pants. I spent a good amount of time wearing the VersaTAc-lights while crawling through the rocks, brush, and cacti of the Wyoming high desert. I see no wear whatsoever. The reinforced knees are a good thing. I have found no loose stiching.
5. If you like "dirt" colors that blend into the environment, the khaki will work well for you.
Now for the possible downsides: These are nylon pants. They are not stealthy and will "swish" (not in a sexual way) while walking - especially through brush. If you're interested in moving quietly, you'd be better served with the VersaTac-mids. Being constructed of nylon, treatment of any burns will be complicated by melted fabric. I suggest being especially careful around flammable liquids. Finally, at $98 these pants are not cheap. That said, RR runs sales fairly frequently. Also, your initial order will put you on an email list with discount codes commonly offering 20 - 25 % off.
With winter having fully settled in over Wyoming, I'm going to order up a pair of the RR Winter Weather pants. I'll post a review after I've worn them for awhile. With best regards from the Big Empty, ELN.
I've had a pair of VersaTac-lights for about 4 months now. In short, these are great pants for general outdoor use in warm weather - wet or dry.
Over the last 4 months, I've worn the VersaTac-lights while camping, hiking, riding quads, and hunting deer and antelope. A few features stand worthy of special note:
1. These pants are very light and quick drying. They are also cut full enough to allow for generous freedom of movement with no chafing. I pronounce them "comfy".
2. They are available in 2 inseams - regular and 30". The 30" fit me perfectly and saved me from having to have the pants hemmed.
3. The pockets are plentiful, deep, big, and well secured. Someone at RR also designed other thoughtful features like the reinforcements for pocket knife clips and the inside cuffs.
4. Although light, these are some tough pants. I spent a good amount of time wearing the VersaTAc-lights while crawling through the rocks, brush, and cacti of the Wyoming high desert. I see no wear whatsoever. The reinforced knees are a good thing. I have found no loose stiching.
5. If you like "dirt" colors that blend into the environment, the khaki will work well for you.
Now for the possible downsides: These are nylon pants. They are not stealthy and will "swish" (not in a sexual way) while walking - especially through brush. If you're interested in moving quietly, you'd be better served with the VersaTac-mids. Being constructed of nylon, treatment of any burns will be complicated by melted fabric. I suggest being especially careful around flammable liquids. Finally, at $98 these pants are not cheap. That said, RR runs sales fairly frequently. Also, your initial order will put you on an email list with discount codes commonly offering 20 - 25 % off.
With winter having fully settled in over Wyoming, I'm going to order up a pair of the RR Winter Weather pants. I'll post a review after I've worn them for awhile. With best regards from the Big Empty, ELN.