Bushwalking gear and paraphernalia. Electronic gadget topics (inc. GPS, PLB, chargers) belong in the 'Techno Babble' sub-forum.

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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.
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Would these be good hiking pants.

Thu 13 Jun, 2013 4:17 am

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_27171.htm

Men's 2-in-1 Travel Pant
ea $ 24.99 *

Woven stretch polyamide for comfort and ease of movement
2-in-1 functionality: Wear as full length pant or shorts
Multiple pockets
Elastic inserts at waistband
Quick dry, moisture wicking and breathable fabric with 3M™ scotchguard finish
Abrasion resistant
50+ UV Sun protection
Perfect for travel, walking, hiking & recreation
Sizes: S - XXL


Not sure what Woven stretch polyamide is and if that would be good for hiking, sounds ok, what you guys think, if they have other colours might consider getting some and for 24 bucks each not a bad deal.

Cheers.

Re: Would these be good hiking pants.

Thu 13 Jun, 2013 6:10 am

depends. not everyone can wear pants that zip off above the knee esp if you have large thighs. the zips can rub against your skin. ,. who knows. hard to tell from the photo how good the stitching or cut is or isnt..
well designed pants will have an articulated knee designed better to accommodate the constant bending motion of the knee when walking giving less friction of the fabric over the knee. they don't list a brand so it's unknown quality, you cant search on reviews for it.

Re: Would these be good hiking pants.

Thu 13 Jun, 2013 8:57 am

Don't know about hiking, but they might be OK for bushwalking..

Re: Would these be good hiking pants.

Thu 13 Jun, 2013 9:04 am

Strider wrote:Don't know about hiking, but they might be OK for bushwalking..

Touche

Re: Would these be good hiking pants.

Thu 13 Jun, 2013 11:40 am

Strider wrote:Don't know about hiking, but they might be OK for bushwalking..


If not walking in bush, these pants are useless. They fall right off the bum.

As handy as they are, I do not like the feeling of the zips on my legs. It is a personal thing.

Re: Would these be good hiking pants.

Sun 16 Jun, 2013 7:52 pm

Got some today and they look good. Very similar to many other pants I own for walking.

Re: Would these be good hiking pants.

Sun 16 Jun, 2013 7:55 pm

They did look quite good, just a shame they were out of my size Large by the time I got there, they must have sold like hot cakes :)
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