The North Face Paramount Utility Pant

This is the best pair of paints I have purchased in a long time. I have used them for work, biking, weekend wear, and xc skiing over light thermal layer. They are cool on hot days, warm on cool days and simply exceptional. I have to admit I bought a pair in both colors after trying the first pair. The material is much tougher than I expected but still thin. Two minor issues. 1.) Cat hair clings to them like no one's business. ;) and 2.) The zippered pocket on the right side does not need to be there. If you cut the dangly thing then this is not nearly as obnoxious but in future Patagonia paramount designs they should wake up and remove this. The only other thing that I would like to say is this a great bike commuting pant. Weather-resistant and the buttons near the calf allow you to roll up the paint and button easily while riding. I have worn either of the two pairs now for two weeks since I purchased and that is no lie. Enjoy!

Just got back from a 3.5 month trip to China, Nepal and India. I wore these pants about 50% of the days. The biggest selling point to me was their versatility in terms of comfort. I wore them in every sort of climate ranging from torrential downpours in China during a typhoon, hiking at 17,000 ft in the snow in Nepal and walking through a desert in western India. They worked in pretty much every climate. For those who intend to take these on trips, the 2 zip pockets were also excellent...especially the one that GH found to be annoying in his review. It might not be needed if you are just using them at home. But its highly useful if you're looking to stash your wallet in a pocket that won't be immediately obvious (and accessible) to pickpockets.

The pockets on these pants are set up very well. They're also thin enough to roll up for a little climbing.(there's even buttons and straps in each leg so you can keep them rolled.) I'm 6'3" and bought the long pair but if you're shorter than that, I would recommend the regulars. Also if you'd rather have a little waist room, you should order a size up. The durability and functionality of these pants is off the charts. I've worn these pants for a lot of yard work and on a few acents and hikes. My paramounts have yet to catch a snag. If there was a super hero league of pants, the north face paramount utilities would always be around to save the day.

These seem like really nice pants, I wanted them, but unfortunately for me , I'm a 35 in. waist and the pants only come 34 or 36 in. One too tight, one too big. I opted for N.F. Paramount convertible pant which has the advantage of an adjustable built in belt and stretch waist construction so you can dial in the comfort. I also bought N.F. Meridian pant which has similar waist const. Both pants come in a short length. Come on ladies, 35 in. waist... short inseam... I'm a catch!

I now have two pairs of these pants. I haven't had ANY trouble with them. For sizing, my waist is 30" but size 30 in these pants is a little too tight for me. The 32 fits me perfectly. I also had a seamstress add drawstrings in the cuffs at the ankles so I could cinch them up to my knees. Might be something North Face should consider adding for a little more versatility. GREAT PANTS!!!

I'm not a brand junkie by any means, but TNF has scored with this product. 3 days in mist and rain in Macau, and for as light as they are, I stayed warm and unexpectedly dry for the most part. Pants were completely dry after being indoors for ten minutes. Great security pockets, back pockets are large and deep enough to carry a passport size wallet. Extremely packable and they don't wrinkle. Good Stuff!

Pardon the pun, but these are nice pants. They fit well, although somewhat baggier than I imagined, looking at the photo prior to ordering. Also, I had read some reviews that stated that the pants ran short, so I ordered them in the long. I am 6 foot 1, and wish that I had ordered them in the regular. I like the side pocket that is useful, but not overtly conspicuous. I recommend.

i bought these for my man for christmas. We have already used them to go rock climbing at the gym, on a hike, and to take the dog out as he splashed rampantly through the lake. Through chalk, dirt, mud, and dog slobber these pants survived it all. No tears, no marks, easy to wash and dry. We recommend hang drying. Super fast dry and great fit. Have fun with em!