Best NON-cotton "adventure" pants that won't break the bank???

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willypete

New member
I have had good luck with Royal Robbins stuff. You can find them on sierra trading post and similar discount websites for around 30 bucks. I have even found them at places like Marshall's and TJ maxx where they don't know what they are and sell them for around 16-20. They are great may not be the absolute best but are quality pants that last a long time.

I have been wanting to try the Railriders stuff too.
 
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Capt Eddie

Adventurer
The Bass Pro shop Brand has both insulated and noninsulated styles. I have and use both. They are way cheaper then name brands listed here. But I do not find them in the catelog or online. Only in our store here in Bossier city LA.
 
Christophe Noel

Christophe Noel

Expedition Leader
When I lived in Alaska, my go-to pants during the colder season were Patagonia Guide Pants. I now use the slightly lighter version from Arcteryx, I think it's the Gamma pant. These are soft-shell pants. They have a great deal of stretch, are durable enough for mountaineering and climbing, but far more quiet and comfortable than anything made in nylon. They're mildly water resistant. They're actually fairly hydro-phobic, so they really don't get wet. The Gamma pant is comfortable up to about 55-60 degrees. I've worn my Guide Pants down to temps in the low teens ice climbing and with the appropriate layer under (I like Icebreaker) they were fine.

And I agree with you that not even a fool would wear cotton or cotton lined pants in Alaska.
 
EverRidesurf

EverRidesurf

Observer
X2 on Patagonia. Thefind.com is a good place to "find" last years model at a good price. I found a pair of Patagonia shell stretch ascent pants, regularly $200 for $50 bucks. These have lasted me two years with usin them in rain climbing hiking ect.
 
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ibcrusn

New member
I've had really good luck with Wrangler Riggs Work Wear Ranger line of pants and 5.11 Tactical Tac Lite pants. Unfortunately, the Riggs pants being 100% cotton ripstop doesn't meet your requirements but the 5.11 Tac Lite pants are a 65/35 blend which work really well in hot weather (i.e. Iraq in the summer 130*F). The Riggs pants don't feel like your typical 100% cotton and have worked well through a winter in Dugway, UT and the mountains of Afghanistan.

http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Pants/Tactical-Pants/Taclite-Pro-Pants.html These were under $40 each from a local store in Des Moines, IA so online should be slightly less.
http://riggsworkwear.wrangler.com/Catalog/men/bottoms/ripstop/3W060 IIRC they were ~$35-39 each at Sportsman Warehouse.
 
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CCH

Adventurer
I've had good luck with RailRiders over the years. Fit varies with the models. I haven't tried them yet, but I have friends who really like the Versa-Tec series which have some well thought out pockets and features. Heck, I wear their Backcountry Khakis every day of the week for teaching, and they are very comfortable and durable. No one seems to notice that my "professional" attire would also be suitable if I threw on my backpack and headed into the hills, but as long as I know...

Customer service is excellent. I have an extra pair just because a button blew out. They are using different buttons now BTW. ;) There is always a sale of some sort. Get on their email list and something will come along. Just be warned that not all sizes/colors/styles are available at all times.
 
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kojackJKU

Autism Family Travellers!
Since its cold here most of the time. I have an awesome set of Columbia Omni heat pants that made of waterproof stretchy materials. I also have a pair of bear grylls lightweight pants that are fantastic too. I use these most times in the back country.
 
jimi breeze

jimi breeze

jimi breeze
I wear North Face hiking pants. Probably because I can try them on first at REI before I buy them. If I don't like them they can easily be returned.
I used to live in a Kodiak so I know the issues of buying mail order. I would go with who ever has the best return policy.
 
slomatt

slomatt

Adventurer
I'm assuming the original author bought some pants in the 3 years since this thread was started...

But, for future readers I would strongly recommend the Prana Stretch Zion Pant (and shorts).
http://www.prana.com/stretch-zion-pant.html

I've got 3 pairs of these pants and also two pairs of the shorts. They are made for rock climbing and the fabric is extremely durable, in fact my oldest pair is 3-4 years old and has been worn at least weekly (if not more) that entire time and still looks brand new. The only damage any have incurred is a rough area where I damaged the fabric trying to scrub off some paint, which was totally my fault. These pants are excellent for travel (in town and on the trail) because they are comfortable in a wide range of weather conditions, dry quickly, shed dirt, and they pack down small. I wear these to client meetings all the time and with a button down shirt they dress up very well, and I've taken them traveling and worn them for 3 weeks straight (yes they were washed a few times) with no issues at all.

I'm not usually this effusive about products, but this is one extremely versatile item of clothing I have been 100% happy with and highly recommend.

OurdoorGearLab.com ranked the convertible version as the top hiking pant they tested and the non-convertibles as a best buy. In general I dislike convertible pants because they tend to be more expensive, look too "tactical", and are heavier which is why I went with the non-convertibles.
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hiking-Pants-Reviews

- Matt
 
Corey

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
Well since this thread was resurrected, I still have to say I dig 100% my Railriders Extreme Adventure Pants I posted in this thread.
I have five pair now, and they look like the day I bought them, brand new looking.
They are used for work daily, and they show no wear at all.
I cannot find any fault with these pants at all except for one thing, they do not offer them in black.

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