I blew my ass out

Stonedfish · Sep 19, 2023

….yesterday on my favorite fishing pants.
Got some odd looks at Fred Meyer while post fishing grocery shopping.

These are Ex Officio brand. Haven’t shopped for these in a long time. Looks like all they make anymore is underwear.
What are your favorite brands of lightweight, quick drying pants?
Thanks
SF

Nick Clayton · Sep 19, 2023

I've yet to find anything I like more than Columbia.....I think the model may be Silver Ridge? I buy the convertible ones but have never zipped the lower legs off. I've just about lived in those pants for the last 7 or 8 years. Super comfortable and tough as hell.

I dont wear them fishing during the winter much as I tend to wear fleece, but love them the rest of the year.

DimeBrite · Sep 19, 2023

PrAna pants are very stretchy

SurfnFish · Sep 19, 2023

Nick Clayton said:
I've yet to find anything I like more than Columbia.....I think the model may be Silver Ridge? I buy the convertible ones but have never zipped the lower legs off. I've just about lived in those pants for the last 7 or 8 years. Super comfortable and tough as hell.

I dont wear them fishing during the winter much as I tend to wear fleece, but love them the rest of the year.

x2, my go to for any fishing above 50 degrees

for great all purpose pants, check out Costco sold 'Weatherproof Vintage Canvas Pants'...more comfortable than Levi's rugged and comfortable.

Buzzy · Sep 19, 2023

Costco is going to have "Orvis Tech Pant" on sale beginning 9/27 for $19.99 plus the Gov's share. If these are what I think they are; light weight, a bit of stretch and quick drying.

Long_Rod_Silvers · Sep 19, 2023

I've yet to find a pant more light weight and breathable than these:

Mountain Hardwear Trail Sender Pant - Men's - Clothing

Buy the Mountain Hardwear Trail Sender Pant - Men's online or shop all Clothing from Backcountry.com.

www.backcountry.com

They dry out really quick too.

Jim F. · Sep 19, 2023

Costco has some very similar to these for $20. Very comfortable. I pick-up 2 more pair today.

Buzzy · Sep 19, 2023

Buzzy said:
Costco is going to have "Orvis Tech Pant" on sale beginning 9/27 for $19.99 plus the Gov's share. If these are what I think they are; light weight, a bit of stretch and quick drying.

Edit: current price $19.99, two bucks off 9/27.

Denwor54 · Sep 19, 2023

I have switched to kuhl brand and they have light weight breathable pants and heavy style also. And they make me look cool

Zak · Sep 19, 2023

Stonedfish said:
….yesterday on my favorite fishing pants.
Got some odd looks at Fred Meyer while post fishing grocery shopping.
These are Ex Officio brand. Haven’t shopped for these in a long time. Looks like all they make anymore is underwear.
What are your favorite brands of lightweight, quick drying pants?
Thanks
SF
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Patagonia GI II, or the REI brand (which has belt loops).

Dekartes · Sep 19, 2023

My favorite pants right now are the Simms Bugstopper. They are definitely comfortable, quick drying and have the added benefit of the built in Pemethrin.

Wanative · Sep 19, 2023

Stonedfish said:
….yesterday on my favorite fishing pants.
Got some odd looks at Fred Meyer while post fishing grocery shopping.
These are Ex Officio brand. Haven’t shopped for these in a long time. Looks like all they make anymore is underwear.
What are your favorite brands of lightweight, quick drying pants?
Thanks
SF
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The way I fish I really need quick drying pants.

Does anyone make quick drying
waders?

Wanative · Sep 19, 2023

I know Simms recommends fleece outer pants under theirwaders.
They claim most leaks start inside the waders from chafing the wader material.
Denim is the worst offender according to Simms

RCF · Sep 19, 2023

Quick drying waders = wet wading.

wmelton · Sep 19, 2023

I do a lot of wet wading and have tried out a bunch brands of pants for the purpose. Kuhl, Simms, Prana, and Patagonia all make solid overpriced quick dry pants. Free Fly Apparel though, in my opinion, makes the best overpriced quick dry pant. Patagonia's feel the most durable, Simms guide pant are my favorite for the hottest of days, but Free Fly's seem to balance durability, comfort, and weight the best.

ffb · Sep 19, 2023

I bought 3 pairs of these last year: https://www.costco.com/orvis-men’s-tech-pant.product.100891360.html

I think they have them in store too. I use them in the boat during the summer and for wet wading. They have a little stretch to them and they dry pretty quick!

Nick Clayton · Sep 19, 2023

ffb said:
I bought 3 pairs of these last year: https://www.costco.com/orvis-men’s-tech-pant.product.100891360.html

I think they have them in store too. I use them in the boat during the summer and for wet wading. They have a little stretch to them and they dry pretty quick!

Ya but how well do they soak up herring brine?

Mossback · Sep 19, 2023

Bad burrito....
On a Tuesday no less.

Yard Sale · Sep 19, 2023

Wanative said:
I know Simms recommends fleece outer pants under theirwaders.
They claim most leaks start inside the waders from chafing the wader material.
Denim is the worst offender according to Simms

Off topic, but I don't think any of the waders I've ever had leaked somewhere beside a seam.