The North Face Men's Meridian Convertible Pant
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Excellent for hiking, climbing, backpacking and adventure traveling through transitional weather, The North Face Meridian Convertible Pant features water-resistant DWR for liquid sunshine and a Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating of 30+ for the real thing. This weather versatility makes The North Face Meridian Convertible Pant an excellent choice for extended summer trips where climate changes vary significantly. Unlike the web-belted versions of The North Face unfitted Paramount shorts and pants, the Meridian Convertible Pant features an internal drawcord with a 3/4-length elastic waist for more sizing options and a little less pack weight. Long-haul backpackers appreciate this adaptable sizing feature when they're burning thrice the daily calories that they eat in the backcountry (and it's worse if the cook is bad). Travel-savvy features include a hidden internal security pocket and a practical 9-in. short inseam that won't have the kids laughing and pointing at you when you visit their village (although sometimes that's inevitable no matter what you wear).
- Specifications
- Inseam : short, regular, long
- Fabric : Meridian--100% nylon
- Technology
- UPF Protection
Offers protection against damaging UV rays during prolonged sun exposure.
- UPF Protection
- Features
- Abrasion-resistant nylon fabric
- UPF 30+ sun protection
- 3/4 elastic waist with belt loops and drawstring cord
- Two slash pockets with mesh lining
- Rear zipper stow pocket
- Inner secret pocket
- Rear utility pocket
- Two side cargo pockets with Velcro closures
- Roll-up cuff feature
- Quick drying
- Lightweight and packable
- Crotch gusset
- Zip-front fly
63 Reviews - The North Face: Men's Meridian Convertible Pant
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James Eggert - 2009-07-09Great for the weather in Iraq
A light pant with great pockets. Ideal for high-heat climate.
Dean Booker - 2008-08-09Tip Top amazing
I have been using these pants for several years now. They always perform when needed. I use them in a very hot environment, with there built in sun protection and light weight quality's they are outstanding. If you fancy a pair of shorts for the day just zip off the legs. Pack up really small dry quick very light... the best u can get, if you want some a bit more thicker go for the Paramount style. Great for work and great for Travel.
Angel - 2008-05-25These pants are great!!
The pants are everything I expected and than some. I love wearing them. They are lite, very versatile and comfortable. Again, I love my pants.
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63 Reviews - The North Face: Men's Meridian Convertible Pant
James Eggert - 2009-07-09Great for the weather in Iraq
A light pant with great pockets. Ideal for high-heat climate.
Dean Booker - 2008-08-09Tip Top amazing
I have been using these pants for several years now. They always perform when needed. I use them in a very hot environment, with there built in sun protection and light weight quality's they are outstanding. If you fancy a pair of shorts for the day just zip off the legs. Pack up really small dry quick very light... the best u can get, if you want some a bit more thicker go for the Paramount style. Great for work and great for Travel.
Angel - 2008-05-25These pants are great!!
The pants are everything I expected and than some. I love wearing them. They are lite, very versatile and comfortable. Again, I love my pants.
Marc - 2008-05-13Great For Backpacking
Super light and tough enough for off trail. Great pockets, and they dry fast.
Anonymous - 2008-04-08Great lightweight material that is very comfortable for hiking
I love all the pockets especially the fact that they have zippers or velcro to keep items with you. They dry very quick and keep the cool winds from getting through.
Anonymous - 2008-04-08Wore the pants in Mexico and Guatemala Feb & March 2008 - Great
Wore the pants in Mexico and Guatemala Feb & March 2008 - Great
Robin Edwards - 2008-03-31Perfect Pants
Bought 3 pairs of these for myself and my husband liked them so much that we bought him 2 pairs. They are a perfect fit!
Brandon ferguson - 2008-03-27Great Pants!
These pants are great !! Great Fit, most comfortable, they dry in a hurry, and they are reasonably priced. I will buy these again!!!
James - 2008-03-09Excellent Pants for Travel
I wore these pants while working in Kuwait. These pants felt comfortable, light weight, and are excellent for the extreme heat and desert conditions I have encountered. Excellent size pocket on the leg for my cell phone.
Jason Scwhartz - 2007-10-31Extremely comfortable
Excellent pants for hiking or casual wear.
Dai - 2007-07-31This is a excellent pair of pants.
I'm from Japan. The pants are very light and cool. I like their cargo pockets, draw cord, secret pocket, and zipper convertible system. The size is just for me. I am 5'9 and 159 lbs, and I bought M size. Shipping is quick and free. Thank you.
Anonymous - 2007-06-04Great Lightweight Pants
I bought these pants in anticipation of a trip to Italy this July. I've warn them a few times to make sure they'd work for me and found them to be very lightweight, soft, and comfortable in warm humid weather. The inside security pocket will be useful for securing my passport. I don't know how they'd hold up in strenuous outdoor use but they've been great in the urban jungle. I also have Paramount pants and find the Meridian's material to be softer, lighter and more comfortable.
Joshua Carriere - 2007-06-02great pants
I work in Iraq doing PSD work. These pants are great. They keep me a lot cooler. I deal with heat that is 130 plus all summer.
They call me HOGHEAD.....not tater salad. - 2007-05-18Great pants...
I totally love these pants. I'll never wear cotton jeans again. TNF has a great product with the Meridian pant. Light and extremely comfortable.
Anonymous - 2007-05-18Best lightweight pants I've ever owned
The only thing that would improve these is some zippers at the bottom of the pants to take legs off while my shoes are on. The pants are a little long while i wear sandles but they are perfect with shoes. I will be buying a second pair in a different color as these have become pants for everyday use for me.
I did have a problem with one of the elastic loops at the bottom for the roll up tabs; I reinforced it with some more stitching and all is well now.
Anonymous - 2007-03-18My Second Pair
Same as first pair ... very, very good.
Lightweight, adaptable, durable, comfortable.
Perry - 2007-03-05These are the best... better than Paramount pants.
Cool, and breathable, yet wind resistant and fairly warm when you need it also. Repels water and stains amazingly well. For a thin fabric, still very tough also, and very snag resistant. Zippers to open the bottom pant legs would make these perfect. Comfortable and well constructed. They also make very good looking shorts. I've tried the Paramount pants and think these are better all the way around. I looked at many other brands of treking/convertible pants and I'm going to buy another pair of the Meridians.
Anonymous - 2007-01-03Great product, comfortable, light weight fabric
size is accurate, length was just right for my height of 5'9", fabric is lightweight and dries quickly, very well made-I'm never disappointed with items made by North Face
Doug Duncan - 2007-01-03simply the best!
The North Face Meridian Convertible pant is by far the best pant for the money on the market. The overall fit, the sizes available, and the colors are simple the best.
One of the features I am most pleased with are the deep pockets that are great for passports, hiking gear, and just about anything else while you're on the go. They are easy to care for, travel well, and are great for packing.
I think they're the best buy on the
market!
Micah Evans - 2007-01-03TNF Men's Meridian Covertible Pant
I bought a pair of these from Altrec a while ago, and I must say I really like them. They fit well, and they are made exceptionally well, and of course they are from The North Face, so thats no surprise there. I wear them all the time, on cool days, on hot days, hiking, etc. I wear them for travel also. If you travel alot to the Caribbean, or other hot, humid remotes of the world, I hightl recommend these pants. They are made out of very light weight material, and they dry fast. No cotton in these pants. You want to avoid cotton at all cost, especially if you are traveling, hiking, etc, anything active, where you are gonna sweat alot. These pants wick it away from your skin. Get these pants. I leave them by my bed when I travel, and just get up in the morning, and slip them on, then Im ready to go. You can even wash them in a hotel sink, if you have to, they will be dry and ready to wear again in no time. great pants for the money....
Richard Guy - 2006-07-07excellent!
I'm really happy. I have a hard time buying pants (am 6'3" yet only have a 32" waist) but these fit well.
Anonymous - 2006-06-27Universal & Lightweight.
Great lightweight and breathable pants. Perfect for hiking and everyday wear.
Chris Aguinaldo - 2006-06-24Perfect travelling and hiking pants
I used this pants travelling around Europe and its perfect. Its quickdry, lightweight, packable, and fashionable. Its quickdry quality is the best, you don't have too bring so much clothing and it easily converts to shorts. Maybe Altrec can improve the shipment time of special orders, I waited for three weeks for my order with a short inseam.
Anonymous - 2006-05-09Great lightweight pants.
The fabric is lightweight and breathable. As has already been mentioned new taupe is actually olive (a nice dark olive though). The pants are accurately sized. There are lots of useful pockets including an internal secure pocket for passports and the like. When converted to shorts the shorts have a nice long inseam and when used as pants you can roll up the legs several inches and secure them with a tab and button. The only thing lacking: there are no zippers on the bottom of the legs so that you can remove them without taking off your shoes.
Echoman - 2006-01-30Great Backpacking pant-shorts
The whole thing wieghs 11oz. The fabric doesn't catch on thorns or pick or snag. They seem very durable for how Light and thin they are. They actually look good as shorts also. Long enough inseam. cargo pockets are smallish which I like. Doesn't have the puffy look, as I keep only small things in cargo pants or shorts anyway. No zippers on the ankles which saves wieght but you have to take your boots off to convert. Breathes, dies quickly, and yet fairly warm too.
Mr Adventure - 2005-10-21Great all-around pants for 3 season events
Great all-around pants. Good fit, UPF 30 protection, and zippered left pocket allows easy access to items while sitting. Legs zip on and off easily for warmer conditions or to keep cool during a strenuous outing. Side note: These were out of season and not available in my size on the web - but Altrec managed to find a pair. Can't complain about their fast deliveries and customer service.
Brian - 2005-09-06The old standby
My favorite hiking pants for summer
Anonymous - 2005-08-26you could not buy a better pair of pants for the money
These pants are great, Just got back from a week hike in the north cascades ,in the state of Washington, and they were all that I expected. Light weight , comfortable and dries quickly if wet. Also they are convertible, so that you can remove the legs of the pants. Lots of pockets, and you can not beat the price. I would recommend these pants to anyone.
mike - 2005-07-25great pants
wore them on latest trip to st john carribean very light easy to go from pants to shorts light plenty of pockets great pants
JS McGhee - 2005-05-16Perfect Pant
Light, comfortable, and versatile. I wish I could wear them all the time.
Robert - 2005-05-01Very Good Pants for Travel
I recently bought these to take on a trip to Turkey where I will be on the road for several weeks. I wanted something light, that could be washed easily, dried quickly from washing or rain and offered sun protection. These pants are all of that; easily converting from pants to shorts and back again. The ability to store the pant legs in pockets on the shorts is great for those short hikes or climbs when you don't want to carry a pack. On my test hikes and wearing them around town, so far they have been very comfortable keeping me cool in the heat yet warm when the cool winds blow. This is truly another great The North Face product.
Anonymous - 2005-01-05great for camping
Excellent for camping and skiing.
Anonymous - 2005-01-05great for camping
Excellent for camping and skiing.
Renae Oldner - 2004-09-03Great Value!
Ligtweight and comfortable, easy to clean with well designed zipper pockets that don't bulge becasue the zipper is correctly placed. Quickly convertible to shorts with marking "L" & "R" on the leggings so you don't have to take a 50-50 guess. These are worth the full price. On sale, they're a steal. I am buying another pair.
Renae Oldner - 2004-09-03Great Value!
Ligtweight and comfortable, easy to clean with well designed zipper pockets that don't bulge becasue the zipper is correctly placed. Quickly convertible to shorts with marking "L" & "R" on the leggings so you don't have to take a 50-50 guess. These are worth the full price. On sale, they're a steal. I am buying another pair.
Anonymous - 2004-08-08cool
strongly recommended!!
Anonymous - 2004-08-08cool
strongly recommended!!
Anonymous - 2003-10-27Wonderful!
One of the best tech pants I've ever had! Very comfortable even as a casual piece for any wardrobe. Highly recomended!
Anonymous - 2003-10-27Wonderful!
One of the best tech pants I've ever had! Very comfortable even as a casual piece for any wardrobe. Highly recomended!
Anonymous - 2003-09-19Comfy, quick-dry, great for casual slacks
Fantastic pants for the active TEACHER! I coach VB after my physics classes, and need a good convertable pant that is lightweight, and still nice enough to wear in front of the administration. North Face Meridian convertable is the answer.
Anonymous - 2003-09-19Comfy, quick-dry, great for casual slacks
Fantastic pants for the active TEACHER! I coach VB after my physics classes, and need a good convertable pant that is lightweight, and still nice enough to wear in front of the administration. North Face Meridian convertable is the answer.
Melissa Stump - 2008-04-23Realy nice
Lots of pockets of all sizes. The lower part zips off very nicely making comfy shorts. Over all a good pair of pants.
TG - 2006-11-25The pants are comfortable and cool.
The longs were 1/2" too long and the regulars are too short, so I had them taylored. Can't figure out what the ties in the front are there for.
James - 2006-11-01Great Convertable Pants
Very Light and comfortable. I got medium and the length was a little long.
Doug Cook - 2006-08-17Excellent outdoor utility pant
I usually always wear long pants outdoors to avoid sunburn and poison ivy. This summer however the heat wave motivated me to experiment with a convertable. I have always enjoyed the Paramount Utility pant and can say this pant is a great pant that easily converts to a short without having to take my hiking boots off. I have even ridden horseback in them without having the zipper rub my thigh on a short ride.
DW - 2006-08-13A good hiking pant
I wore these on a long loop hike in central CO. They endured rain, river fordings, various types of scrambling, etc. and seemed none the worse for wear. Mostly comfortable, for me I found it best to hike up the waist to give better range of movement in the crotch. Should also work fine as dual use travelling pant.
JRM - 2005-09-18Fast but fragile
Nice pants, especially for a warm spring/fall hike. Very comfortable, with handy on the fly options such as a draw string waist, ability to roll up/fasten lower leg (nice while walking along the ocean or through ankle high stream crossings) and plenty of pockets/cargo space.
Draw backs: I normally wear a 31 - 32 (waist)/32 (Length) pant, and both pairs of the Meridian I own were a good 3 inches too long. Thankfully, my girlfriend is an ace with the sewing machine, so no problem.
Only other issue (not that it's caused any problems for me yet) is the material itself: Thin. Very Thin. A great warm - cool weather pant for sure, but careful around the thorn bushes/snags, as these boys would shred for sure. No rip stop, so if it catches, you'll be walking around in tatters.
Nathan Eby - 2005-08-22Great travel pants
These pants are very comfortable with lots of storage. They pack small and dry fast. I can't vouch for durability yet, but I've always had pretty good luck with north face stuff in the past.
Randall Fields - 2005-06-28Nice pants
These pants are comfortable and well designed. It’s easy to detach and reattach the legs as needed. As a canoeist I find the zippered left thigh pocket very handy, it’s easy to access when kneeling. When wet they dry very quickly. I’ve only worn them a few times, so durability remains to be seen, but they appear to be well made.
My one minor complaint is the baffling color name. The North Face’s “New Taupe” is not taupe by any possible stretch of the imagination; it is in fact just old fashioned olive drab. We all know not to trust colors seen online… but a color name should give a reasonable clue. “New Taupe” should be: “NOT Taupe”!
Anonymous - 2004-08-15they work
comfortable fabric, could use actual belt loops.
Anonymous - 2004-08-15they work
comfortable fabric, could use actual belt loops.
Anonymous - 2004-08-15good pants
Very good pants. Could use more belt loops so it could be used with an actual belt. Comfortable fabric. The shorts are a good length.
Anonymous - 2004-08-15good pants
Very good pants. Could use more belt loops so it could be used with an actual belt. Comfortable fabric. The shorts are a good length.
Anonymous - 2004-08-15good convertible pant
Comfortable fabric. Shorts are a good length. Only two belt loops in back to hold unzipped pant legs. Can't use with an actual belt. Overall, a nice pair of hiking pants.
Anonymous - 2004-08-15good convertible pant
Comfortable fabric. Shorts are a good length. Only two belt loops in back to hold unzipped pant legs. Can't use with an actual belt. Overall, a nice pair of hiking pants.
Anonymous - 2004-08-06perfect for travel
The ideal pair of pants and shorts for my trip to Greece for the Olympics. Very comfortable.
A boot zipper would be nice.
A great buy anyhow.
Anonymous - 2004-08-06perfect for travel
The ideal pair of pants and shorts for my trip to Greece for the Olympics. Very comfortable.
A boot zipper would be nice.
A great buy anyhow.
andy capp - 2004-04-13great fit, good value
i love these pants, they offer a great fit, comfortable in all conditions/all activities. The only possible improvement would be short zippers at the bottom of the legs, making it easier to remove them without removing your boots.
andy capp - 2004-04-13great fit, good value
i love these pants, they offer a great fit, comfortable in all conditions/all activities. The only possible improvement would be short zippers at the bottom of the legs, making it easier to remove them without removing your boots.
Anonymous - 2004-01-19good pants
These are good pants. I took them along on my trip through the Belizean countryside, and they did great. The shorts are a little short for my taste and the fabric is not all that tough feeling. But they held up pretty well, pockets are great, and kept me comfy. Nice to have for when its hot and buggy.
Anonymous - 2004-01-19good pants
These are good pants. I took them along on my trip through the Belizean countryside, and they did great. The shorts are a little short for my taste and the fabric is not all that tough feeling. But they held up pretty well, pockets are great, and kept me comfy. Nice to have for when its hot and buggy.
Johan Bornman - 2004-10-10Nice Pants but !!
Well made pants and fit is great
The only problem is that there are no boot zips which makes it awkward for hiking.
Johan Bornman - 2004-10-10Nice Pants but !!
Well made pants and fit is great
The only problem is that there are no boot zips which makes it awkward for hiking.
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Sizing Chart
| Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XXLarge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck Circumfrence | 14.5" | 15.5" | 16.5" | 17" | 18.5" |
| Chest | 38" | 41" | 44" | 47" | 50" |
| Waist | 28-30" | 32-34" | 36-38" | 40-42" | 42-44" |
| Hip | 37" | 40" | 43" | 46" | 49" |
| Sleeve length from center back | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36.5" |
| Inseam ( Regular) | 31" | 32" | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34" |
| Inseam ( Long ) | 33" | 34" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36" |
Offered in colors: Asphalt Grey, Bittersweet Brown, Cargo Green, Classic Khaki, Dune Beige and New Taupe. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size small, size medium, size large, size extra large and size extra extra large: s, m, l, xl, xxl.
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