Mountain Hardwear Pack Convertible Pants (For Women)

I used these pants for hiking, aerobics, gardening and casual wear.

I was so excited by the price that I ignored the comments suggesting the petite length was not correct. Now I'll be sending these back. Other than the length, these are perfect convertible pants (a little heavy for backpacking, but otherwise a good outdoor pant.) The construction is fabulous, and there are lots of little features like the micro chamois-lining at the waist, a non-abrasisve belt, a front zip security pocket, a pocket knife snap hook, ankle zips, reinforced knees and rear... They are the Cadillac of convertible pants, but like a Cadillac, they are just too big. It pains me to return these super pants, but the length just can't be modified. I'm 5' and there is at least 5 extra inches in the leg. I expect petites to be a little long, but not dragging on the floor. I would recommend the petite length to my taller friends.

Had to return these because they sat way too high on my waist, almost 2 inches above my belly button. No comfortable at all.

These pants/shorts should get the real test hiking and touring in the Alps for 5 weeks. The material is great and they shorts don't look totally ridiculous.

These are the most comfortable, versatile pants I've owned. I am 5'8" and the regular length is perfect! I had read that they were too long, but a petite would have been much too short. They are relaxed but not bulky around the waist and hips.