comfortable and kept me dry
These pants kept me warm and dry on a recent trip in the Galapagos Islands; however they could use a few design improvements. The shorts are below the knee. Although functional, the pants repeated got wet during our beach landings where I had to step off the Zodiac into the water. Also, the pants lack the zipper on the bottom that allows you to remove the bottom half without taking off your shoes. I tried a different brand of pants while on this Galapagos tour. I liked the other brand better because the shorts were above the knee and also included the zipper on the bottom for convenience. While the Mesa Convertible pants are OK, I really like the alternate brand better.

What a surprise!
After much research I bought these pants mainly to fit over the lower leg and foot cast I am sporting right now. They work perfectly for that. I was surprised at how well they look on and how comfortable I am wearing them everywhere. Size is true and shipping was super fast.

Great pant, a bit snug
These pants look great, last well, and have a nice athletic fit. Between the conical waist, room in the seat, and articulated knees, they are outdoor pants that actually work outdoors. Too many convertibles restrict movement, particularly lifting the legs while bouldering or scrambling. It's also nice that the shorts, once converted, are long enough to keep anything private out of site, regardless of how you move or sit. The pants are a bit snug in the thighs, though. I had to return some Large size and get XL instead. But other than that, no problems.

Just Right
Spent a week hiking in the White Mountains in summer and they were perfect. They are lightweight making them perfect for summer heat. The fit is true to size; at 5'9" the regular length was just right. Like the length of the zip off legs. Would highly recommend these pants.

Good purchase
I would recommend buying these pants for hiking. Comfortable with lots of pockets for storage. Beware however that if you purchase different colors the sizing may vary. I have bought two colors, the cigar fit to size, the khaki had to be returned once due to being larger. Second time around the sizing was correct.