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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Piragis canoe pants |
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03/30/2018 01:22PM
I recently bought a pair from another member here. Apparently the wrong size, but they fit me fine! They have double fabric at the knees and on the butt, nice touch. The legs seem to be "formed" with a little bend at the knee built in. They are comfortable sitting and walking.
I have used cheap nylon zip off pants for my last three trips, and they dry very quickly, but feel clammy when sweating, and offer little insulating value. I have used the Piragis pants about 5 times paddling for exercise this year, and they have a much nicer feel than the nylon. They also are much warmer. They are a cotton blend, not sure what percentage though. They seem to dry relatively quickly, but I haven't been knee deep wet footing, or caught in a rainstorm to get them soaked. I am also curious if they might be too hot in the summer, but mine have the zip off legs.
I plan to take these and a pair of the nylon this June to WCPP to have options. I'm not sure if this helps or not, but it is all I can tell you now.
I have used cheap nylon zip off pants for my last three trips, and they dry very quickly, but feel clammy when sweating, and offer little insulating value. I have used the Piragis pants about 5 times paddling for exercise this year, and they have a much nicer feel than the nylon. They also are much warmer. They are a cotton blend, not sure what percentage though. They seem to dry relatively quickly, but I haven't been knee deep wet footing, or caught in a rainstorm to get them soaked. I am also curious if they might be too hot in the summer, but mine have the zip off legs.
I plan to take these and a pair of the nylon this June to WCPP to have options. I'm not sure if this helps or not, but it is all I can tell you now.
03/30/2018 10:33PM
Bought some on sale 3, 4 years ago? I used them all the time in cool weather and love them. They're holding up very well with the double knees. My wife "Modified" mine for me by sewing elastic in the cuffs so I can pull them up and down to keep them dry because they are slower to dry than some others I've used. I balked at the price, but they're well worth it as I figure they'll give me 5+ years?
"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." Mark Twain
03/31/2018 01:03PM
I purchased a pair 34 w x 30 L several years ago. Love 'em! Still have that pair and it's in great shape. I ordered a 2nd pair two years ago and was disappointed as they were too loose compared to the previous pair. Elastic waist was not the same. A good quality but way too loose at waist and excess at hips/seat. I emailed them and received no response. I don't know why they messed with the fit. I will not be ordering another pair.
I wore the one pair in late June and wasn't hot in them. I was soaked with sweat at end of a portage but from physical exertion; not from pants being too hot for the season.
I wore the one pair in late June and wasn't hot in them. I was soaked with sweat at end of a portage but from physical exertion; not from pants being too hot for the season.
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
04/03/2018 02:23AM
They are great pants. The double material in knee isn't in the fight place for me so I blow them out right above that. And if they are getting worn I'd replace before any extended trips as they will fail. But all in all I like them a lot. I think the zip offs are better made then the non.
Nctry
09/02/2020 12:02AM
These pants are not in-expensive which can be justified by their sturdiness and quality of materials. I ordered and received a pair and they indeed appeared to be well made. I tried them on and they fit comfortably around my waist so I sent them through a wash cycle after which they still fit nicely, showing no shrinkage. I then set them aside for my upcoming canoe trip eager to wear them on the trail.
HOWEVER, once I got out on my trip and actually started walking in these pants, I soon realized that the upper seam for the knee re-enforcement fell right across my kneecap and rubbed on my knees. Every. Single. Step.
Mid-trip I tried giving the irritated skin on my knees some relief by putting a piece of duct tape over the inside of the seam, but this only helped some. The tape had a tendency to peel away at the edges thereby snagging my leg hair with duct tape glue. If the seam had been just an inch or two higher the pants would have worked for me just fine.
Hiking the pants up higher does not solve this because then the pants no longer sit comfortably on my waist. After just one trip they are now waiting to be donated to Goodwill. Disappointing!!
HOWEVER, once I got out on my trip and actually started walking in these pants, I soon realized that the upper seam for the knee re-enforcement fell right across my kneecap and rubbed on my knees. Every. Single. Step.
Mid-trip I tried giving the irritated skin on my knees some relief by putting a piece of duct tape over the inside of the seam, but this only helped some. The tape had a tendency to peel away at the edges thereby snagging my leg hair with duct tape glue. If the seam had been just an inch or two higher the pants would have worked for me just fine.
Hiking the pants up higher does not solve this because then the pants no longer sit comfortably on my waist. After just one trip they are now waiting to be donated to Goodwill. Disappointing!!
09/02/2020 06:17AM
bottomtothetap: "These pants are not in-expensive which can be justified by their sturdiness and quality of materials. I ordered and received a pair and they indeed appeared to be well made...."
Mine rotted out after about 4 seasons. Material just didn't seem very durable. I bought them during a half-price sale from Piragis.
09/02/2020 09:42AM
I have several pair purchased only during sales, otherwise they are too pricey for me. I prefer and have used for the past 15 yrs or so military surplus fatigue pants. They are inexpensive, widely available, hold up well and dry reasonably fast in the 50/50 fabric. The most I ever paid for a pr was about $24 the least was $10.
09/15/2020 08:50PM
bottomtothetap: "These pants are not in-expensive which can be justified by their sturdiness and quality of materials. I ordered and received a pair and they indeed appeared to be well made. I tried them on and they fit comfortably around my waist so I sent them through a wash cycle after which they still fit nicely, showing no shrinkage. I then set them aside for my upcoming canoe trip eager to wear them on the trail.
HOWEVER, once I got out on my trip and actually started walking in these pants, I soon realized that the upper seam for the knee re-enforcement fell right across my kneecap and rubbed on my knees. Every. Single. Step.
Mid-trip I tried giving the irritated skin on my knees some relief by putting a piece of duct tape over the inside of the seam, but this only helped some. The tape had a tendency to peel away at the edges thereby snagging my leg hair with duct tape glue. If the seam had been just an inch or two higher the pants would have worked for me just fine.
Hiking the pants up higher does not solve this because then the pants no longer sit comfortably on my waist. After just one trip they are now waiting to be donated to Goodwill. Disappointing!!"
UPDATE: Piragis has offered a no-cost exchange of the pair I've worn on that trip for a pair of the new design with the double-patch seam now higher above your knee. Nice customer service!
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