Eastern Mountain Sports Women's Camp Cargo Convertible Pants

I wanted a travel zip off pant in a short inseam and really liked the look of these pants. I found that I was unable to get the color I wanted as it did not seem be made in the green thatI was looking for. I tried the tan it was ok, but lacked the pazazz I wanted. I also thought the material was heavy for what I wanted. I wanted to be able to use the pants to travel from NJ to hot/humid climates where I would zip off the legs and be ready to go have fun. I did return the pants in hopes that a different item might be availble in the spring that would work out better for me. I really like a wicking fabric and maybe with this evaluation you might consider doing this style pants in that type of fabric.

As a woman, I'm pretty insulted by the incredible difference in *cargo* space in the men's and women's version of the cargo pants. I mean, come on! I want to be able to keep my map and compass in my cargo pocket just like I do with my zip-off cargo pants from another store. Also, what were they thinking, putting the pocket *below* the zipoff? If I keep anything substantive in there, it bangs against my knee, and then I can't use the pocket when it's warm.

I wear these pants when it's warm out, but never for real hiking and backpacking, when the pathetic pocket situation is critical.

if you don't have a tiny waste and a really large butt, then these are going to look very awkward on you. i'm a size 2, with athletic thighs and the shorts have a weird curve in the thighthat make them look bunchy in that area (even my bigger thighs had too much room). as pants you don't notice it that much but in the shorts, it's just weird and it's a common problem in most - if not all of EMS's hiking shorts. i also didn't care for the material that much. it was a little on the heavy side.

After reading the great reviews online, I ordered a pair of Size 6 Short pants. Although I loved the fabric and general construction, I didn't like the pocket placement. The two front pocket flaps were not flattering or comfortable. I'm surprised they designed them this way, since most women have curvy hips. Additionally, the pants were about 3 inches too long (I'm 5'1".) and without velcro at the bottom, they would drag on the ground. So unfortunately, I have to continue my search for the perfect petite hiking pant...

The color of these pants appeared to be black online and was called "tarmac". It was actually an ugly brown/green. These are zip-off pants but the shorts they become are very short with wide legs. I would never wear shorts like that. I was disappointed because the fabric was very nice and I wanted them for traveling. I didn't particularly care if they zipped of since my trip is in the fall but couldn't find others with such nice material.

I thought that these pants would finally be my solution to the need for a women's long hiking pant, but alas, they were too short. They felt too big around the waist, and for my 5'9'' frame, too short on the length. Be advised, if you are looking for a long women's hiking pant and are quite tall, this pant will not work for you. However, if you are of average height, these would probably be great.

Purchased a size 4. The fit was large through the waist while fitting everywhere else. I don't like cinching pants that are too large in the waist because all the material folds up under the belt. Also, the cut of the front pockets were not flattering. They did not lay flat. Returned the pants. EMS has been great to work with. I wouldn't hesitate buying anything from them. Return was simple.

These pants might be functional if one never bent over, climbed or in any way "tested" the strength of the bond between zipped legs and body of pants. If you are a walker, the little tiny plastic-type zippers might suffice to hold the two parts together. In my cas, three times in one day I looked done to see left leg dangling in the breeze by the zipper stop.

I miss the cargo pockets. They ensured that my vital stuff wouldn't fall out of my pockets and get lost. The zipper side pocket is a poor substitute as no one wants bigger, bulkier items, like a map digging into the hip while your having to lift your leg high to scale a rock or other obstruction. Bring Back the traditional cargo pockets!

The pants sits a bit high on the waist and causes the shorts to be just a bit too short. They are long enough if I don't wear shoes, but when I put on my hiking boots, they are too short. I am 5'4" and usually wear a 4 or 6. They 4 would of worked if it weren't for the length.

In general, I find these pants to be pretty comfortable and I like the light weight and packability. I take issue with the sizing, though.

The first pair I bought in the store, size 12 tall. Fit was OK, if a little big in the waist (which is acceptable since sometimes I need to wear long johns under them)

Then I went online to buy a second pair. I'd lost a little weight, and looked at the size chart to determine if I could fit into a 10. When looking at the size chart, I realized that I measured out to be a 10 originally, and that that the size 12 is riding a bit low on me. When I put on the 12 and pulled the waist up to were it should be, I discovered that not only is the inseam length too short, but also the rise is too short.

EMS does not recognize what other major women's fashion clothing retailers recognize. Tall is a proportion. You can't just add a few inches to the bottom. You have to add to the rise as well. And major women's jeans retailers have average length at 33 inches with tall at 35 or 36 inches. With a corresponding higher rise.

That said, the size 12 remains adequate, and a little bagginess isn't a huge problem for my needs. The inseam when the pants ride on my hips is OK for wearing with hiking boots. This is a pair of pants that needs to be tried on in the store before you order it if you are looking for a longer length.

While these pants fit better than most convertible pants that I have tried on, they were not perfect. On the plus side, the cut of the legs is flattering, with a slight boot cut. The butt is not overly baggy and saggy, like many women's hiking pants can be. The many pockets are nice and the ankle zips are ingenious. On the negative side, I found the sizing to be off (too large) and the rise of the pants to be too high. I want to be able to tuck in my shirts and not look like I am wearing "Mom jeans." On me, the waist covered my belly button by about 1/2 an inch. I love the fit of my Prana Monarch convertible pants but was looking for a style with slightly shorter shorts (the Prana pants zip off to knickers).

LOVE the color of these pants...very deep lucious green! I wasn't so excited when I put them on...the waist was too tight and they were also tight in the butt, but the back thigh was really baggy. They were also about 3" too long for my short inseam. There is a buckle/belt which is handy and the pockets are okay. The leg pocket is even with the knee, so pretty far down and not very deep. The shorts are about 2" above the knee. To me, these were just okay. The Trailhead pants are way more exceptional IMO. BTW...customer service was also exceptional and I appreciate Lara's outstanding help!

I wanted to order the Women's Adventure zip-off pants, . A friend has a pair and I thought that was what I was getting when I ordered the Camp Cargos. Hers are a nice light bluish grey color. I first got the fossil Camp Cargos, then sent it back to try the tarmac, which I thought would be that nice grey. Maybe guys would like these colors, but do women? How about offering the same light grey for the Cargos you offered for the Adventure pants, plus a light off-white or beige, maybe even a light blue and sage green. . Thanks!

I've wanted a pair of nylon zip-offs for a while, and I just got these as a gift. The fabric looks good, but the fit is awful on me. The waist sits much higher than I like. They definitely have the "mom jeans" fit on me. It's not just the fashion aspect either; I just don't like things that fasten right around the center of my waist, which is how these fit me. I'll be looking around to see if I can exchange these for a different cut that would work for me.

This is a good pant with lots of cargo and gadget pockets which is a must for me. The nylon is very lightweight but it is also not very effective against a strong wind or knee scraping on rocks. It feels slightly low in the rise. Zip off legs were easy to detach and re-attach and the style design is flattering. I would recommend this pant for light-duty hiking.

I haven't yet been able to try out these pants because I had to send them back for a smaller size. I ordinarily wear a 10, and even then often find the waist in that size to be too small for my body type. But the waist on these pants was enormous! We'll see if the size 8 works or if it's too small in other places.

I wish that EMS makes Tall pants in smaller sizes. A 31in inseam is just too short for some people. I ended up getting the men's version in their smallest size and the length was just right!

These pants are perfect except seeing the Regulars are 31" inseam I expected the talls to be at least 33 and they are only 32. other than that pants are good and I like them as shorts

I always wear a 31" inseam. These pants were too short. I needed a tall, but EMS was out of stock. Love the pants, just too short so wear with gaiters :)