Convertible pants - no pockets

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Jason68
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Convertible pants - no pockets

Sat 02 Feb, 2013 8:47 pm

What I would like is a convertible (32/34), light weight, quick dry, no belt loops, draw string, baggy fit pair of pants with no pockets please :( And yes I know I could just unpick the pockets, lol, that's what I do at the moment...

Any suggestions?

I hate pockets!
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Sat 02 Feb, 2013 8:56 pm

I'd like exactly the same pants, but with two large patch pockets AND NOTHING ELSE. Good luck in your search, 'cause I've to find what I want.
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Sun 03 Feb, 2013 2:43 am

id think about shopping online overseas, i've never seen them without pockets. just the opposite, loaded with them
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Sun 03 Feb, 2013 6:11 pm

Did manage to find a simple pattern for sale

http://thru-hiker.com/kits/lr_pants_kit.php

I'm game, sure I can beg, borrow or steal a sewing machine from someone, might take a few goes but at least you'll have the pattern for multiple sets.
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Sun 03 Feb, 2013 7:08 pm

those are ultralight pants. as long as you dont take them bush bashing or rock climbing....
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Sun 03 Feb, 2013 7:11 pm

wayno wrote:those are ultralight pants. as long as you dont take them bush bashing or rock climbing....

Depends on the fabric used
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Sun 03 Feb, 2013 7:14 pm

lookks like all those pattern kits are pretty lights. they are wind pants. one of them weighs 60 grams....
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Mon 04 Feb, 2013 2:58 pm

Yep, you'd need to use the appropriate material.
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Mon 04 Feb, 2013 5:47 pm

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up re pattern etc. I've not sewn clothes for a few years but this sparks my interest. Hubby needs some light overpants
I hope you find a pair of pants to 'suit'.
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Mon 04 Feb, 2013 6:50 pm

What about getting some pants / strides from a secondhand shop or cheap ones at Woollies / Coles that fit and taking them apart for a pattern?

My wife has done that with all manner of things including an old Japara coat.
Works well.
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Mon 04 Feb, 2013 7:14 pm

Have you looked at macpac rockover convertible pants? They do have hand pockets, but are pretty " clean" in style, but good functional cut...
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Mon 04 Feb, 2013 9:26 pm

Is this what you're looking for? They have a drawstring waist, foot zippers, bias cut stetch fabric and NO POCKETS
I'm not sure what you mean by 'convertible' though - in my mind that's the ones that zip off to shorts, but I think there must be another secret meaning.

Mont bell Dynamo Wind Pants
http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2305123
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Re: Convertible pants - no pockets

Mon 04 Feb, 2013 10:27 pm

Hey cool Onestepmore! Look very promising, will have a good old squizzy tomorrow. Ta very much!
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