Gash HaoMens Hiking Convertible Pants Outdoor Waterproof Quick Dry Zip Off Lightweight Fishing Pants

I am reviewing these keeping in mind they are less than half the price of a pair of Patagonia or Sitka pants. For the price these performed well. I used these pants while hiking in Zion National Park Utah. I like that the pockets are deep and designed so nothing falls out when sitting. Only one cargo pocket has a zipper. The zip off legs have color coded zippers to tell left from right. While the back pocket does not have a zipper to keep your wallet in it is plenty deep. The stitching on these are not the same quality as the more expensive brands I have purchased but so far after a few hikes and wash cycles they have held up quite well.

I purchased these convertible hiking pants for an extended vacation that included hiking in both Alaska and Hawaii. The pants are light weight and comfortably stretchy. They were warm enough for the both the cooler Alaskan summer climate in pants mode and the warm Hawaiian climate in shorts mode. I took them on several hikes in both environments. They are also lightweight making them great for air travel. They did run a little large in the waist and I had to wear a belt.

I am an avid hiker (writing a review under my wife's account) and have owned several hiking pants from prominent brands over the years. Usually, I wear then until they are patched and tattered. As a reference for this review, I have in mind my Prana convertible pants, which have been excellent.I am 6'1" and 175 lbs. Finding the proper length and waist on Amazon was difficult. The typical Asian small, medium, large sizes are not meant for my proportions (32 W 34 L). The Gash Hao fit very well.The fabric is stretchy and reasonably breathable. It is a bit thinner than my Prana pants, which I have found to be a bit too hot. There is some water repellency to the fabric, which I expect to wear off over time. The fabric is not prone to snagging on brush, like my Black Diamond pants.Leg was great. The leg width fits over my hiking boots.Convertible legs seem to be out of style; Prana no longer makes them. Nevertheless, I find zip-off legs convenient for changing temperatures and weather conditions over the day. The zippers are smooth and functional. The zip-off legs can be pulled over my size 13 backpacking boots, which is convenient when a quick change is needed.The hook-and-look (Velcro) closure on the right side cargo pocket is the most significant workmanship problem with the pants. Because the Velcro is not sew out to the edges, opening the closer requires two hands or complicated finger work to separate the Velcro. This is fix I can easily do at home by adding a zig-zag stich around the perimeter of each Velcro patch.The left side cargo pocket uses a zipper closure. The width of the opening is quite narrow, especially for a pleated cargo pocket. The zipper also opens by sliding it front to back, making it vulnerable to opening if the slider catches on brush. Reversing it for opening back to front would be better.I don't like elastic waist bands and the gathered elastic segments on both the left and right sides are uncomfortable. This is exacerbated because they same fabric used for the body of the pants is used for the inside of the waist band, adding to the discomfort and slipperiness. Even if the pants did fit snugly, a belt would likely be required to keep them from sliding off.I have loved the integrated belt of my Prana pants. I purchased a $4 cargo strap that serves as a lightweight belt. The belt loops of the Gash Hao pants are very large.I've used the pants on several hikes and a multi-day trip. They still look new, kind of like wearing dress pants, which doesn't fit the aesthetics of my other gear. Overall, the pants are an excellent value. The workmanship isn't as refined as other pants, but it also isn't bad. I might be concerned about consistency.Some features and improvements that I'd like to see, in order of priority.- Sew around perimeter of Velcro (Simple fix that doesn't add cost).- Softer and less slippery material on the inside of the waist band.- Wider zipper opening on cargo pocket. Also, reverse the zipper slide direction.- Draw string in the leg hem.- Sized waist band instead of elastic. Although with better waistband material, an elastic waistband may be a reasonable way to reduce the costs of manufacturing multiple sizes.Every product represents a trade-off of design and manufacturing priorities. The deficiencies I have noted do not significantly impact the overall performance.Overall, the Gash Hao are the best value hiking pants that I have purchased and are very functional.

Bought these for my husband who likes to go backpacking or take long day hikes. He loves them and would definitely recommend them. Comfortable and cool.

I wear tights under my pants because I get cold easily. The pant are light and sturdy. I had to buy 34 waste because 33 was not available. So, pant is a bit roomy but it's simply what I needed. It has cargo pockets and is practical. I don't wear shorts, however the zipper that above the knee look fine. Good product, probably not for everybody, but really works for me. I also bought a 32 waste in a different color. It snug but the waste is very expandable and fits OK.

These pants are very comfortable and I would take them hiking any day, but I would not count on them repelling water for an extended period of time.After about 30 minutes in light to moderate rain, water started bleeding through the material. So, for short showers, there would work great. Do not count on them to keep you dry during any extended rain period. I would not call them waterproof. Only water resistant.There is a deign flaw I saw -- the upper pockets are not zippered. If your rain jacket is not long enough to cover the pockets, rain can easily get in the pockets and then to you underclothing. The pockets are mesh lined and the mesh has no water repelling ability.

These are my husband's go-to camping pants. Whether hiking or just lounging around the campsite, these are lightweight and comfortable for him. He is not a fan of shorts but needed to keep cool on hot summer days and these are perfect.

Comfortable. Good material. Fits as sized.