Do you guys have any recommendations for convertible pants and active wear that will last a long time?

Submitted by a_newer_throwaway t3_yts15a in BuyItForLife

I just went through my closet that stored a bunch of old clothes. Now, I'm not much of a clothing aficionado. I go to walmart, find well fitting clothes, and take them home. I am amazed with how weak a lot of the clothing is.

I'm currently looking for multi-use pants - convertible pants. They are long pants that have zippers near the knees so that you can turn into shorts. I will be going to a few semi-formal events (classes, non-fancy special events) and I will be going through some outdoors and firearms classes. I'm also looking for activewear (gym shorts), since I'm now beginning to exercise more.

Thank you for your help in advance.

Edit: clarification

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redbucket75 t1_iw5wjuv wrote

I don't know what convertible pants are, but my favorite pants are Sherpa Adventure Pants. Found a couple at a thrift store a couple years ago. Look good-enough for a casual office with a dress shirt, comfy as hell, so many pockets.

Edit: I guess that's just the brand, the style I have is Guide Pants

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a_newer_throwaway OP t1_iw605fe wrote

Apologies, they are long pants that have zippers near the knees so that you can turn into shorts.

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throwaway1987198 t1_iw68iw5 wrote

REI has some convertible pants but not sure about the build quality

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judgement6 t1_iw5xuly wrote

I have 2 pairs of 686 pants. I work in an office setting, they work in all situations... expensive but worth it!!

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Telluricpear719 t1_iw6agbz wrote

From uk but karrimor aspens are cheap convertible and lasted for years. Idk if you get them in the us though.

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Sky_Night_Lancer t1_iwatzp7 wrote

shipping is 8pounds to USA.

but with currency conversion it's probably worth it in the end

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Allegrokid t1_iw7g8og wrote

I have pair of Khul convertibles. They've held up in multiple hikes.

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sapper_464 t1_iw7mi4j wrote

Bass Pro Shop is a good source for these pants.

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Knockgooffoot t1_iw8hfie wrote

Patagonia Nine trails are some great shorts.

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dcheesi t1_iwgwc64 wrote

I have some "fishing pants" by Columbia that zip off to become swim-trunks. Nothing fancy, but they've held up well over several years of intermittent (vacation) use.

ETA: I doubt any convertible pant is going to pass as "business casual", but these aren't too bad if no one looks closely. Khaki color, no bulging cargo pockets, etc.

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Adventurous_Train876 t1_iwpdsr3 wrote

Eddie Bauer has an amazing sale at Christmastime… I work in a fulfillment center, and have bought 4 pairs of pants 4 years ago… they’re still almost perfect condition, save a frayed stitch here or there.

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