Railriders Eco-mesh pants (appalachian trail thru-hike)
Comfortable, durable, classy, quick-drying, and all-around cool pair of pants. That is what I was looking for when I began my search for a good pair of hiking pants, and the Eco-Mesh pants are what I went with. I found what I was looking for and was not disappointed in any regard.
LIKES: Relaxed enough fit to feel non-restrictive and comfortable while hiking, scrambling, and walking around towns. Dried in about 15 minutes in a slight breeze or in the sun. Full length side zippers allow the mesh panel to be open (more ventilation) or closed (warmer) depending on the needs of the hike. Very versatile pants and I enjoyed using them for many of the buggy, cool, windy, or town days on the trail.
DISLIKES: The side panel mesh is somewhat fragile -- if bushwhacking or heading into areas with lots of low brush, it would be a good idea to consider some of the non-mesh style pants, or remember to close the zipper and cover the mesh.
SUMMARY: I'd use them again. No real issues at all, and after 1,500 miles of use, I passed them on to a friend for his Continental Divide Trail thru-hike (almost 3,000 miles). Good product with comfort, and a classy but relaxed look. Solid pants from a solid company.
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LIKES: Relaxed enough fit to feel non-restrictive and comfortable while hiking, scrambling, and walking around towns. Dried in about 15 minutes in a slight breeze or in the sun. Full length side zippers allow the mesh panel to be open (more ventilation) or closed (warmer) depending on the needs of the hike. Very versatile pants and I enjoyed using them for many of the buggy, cool, windy, or town days on the trail.
DISLIKES: The side panel mesh is somewhat fragile -- if bushwhacking or heading into areas with lots of low brush, it would be a good idea to consider some of the non-mesh style pants, or remember to close the zipper and cover the mesh.
SUMMARY: I'd use them again. No real issues at all, and after 1,500 miles of use, I passed them on to a friend for his Continental Divide Trail thru-hike (almost 3,000 miles). Good product with comfort, and a classy but relaxed look. Solid pants from a solid company.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE PANTS CAN BE SEEN HERE