The North Face Women's Paramount Porter Convertible Pants

Anonymous - 2009-06-28

awesome
True to size, in my experience. Size 0 short is still too long and just a tad loose on me, at 5'1" and 105 lbs, but I am happy to roll them up a bit and use the inside tie to make the waist tighter. A little loose is good for outdoor activities, anyway. I agree that pumice grey is lighter than it appears in the photo, but I love it! Being able to zip the legs on/off makes these the perfect pants to pack for travel, too, as they do double duty.

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Anonymous - 2009-06-23

Great pants!
Great style and fit. I found them to fit true to size. Note: the pumice grey color seems a bit lighter than it appears on my screen.

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Anonymous - 2009-06-09

My favorite pants!
I love these. Perfect for me, change the length of my pants when I get too cold or hot. Very comfortable and rugged. I ordered up a size as suggested and they fit roomy, especially in the waist but if I got my normal size I think they would be restricting for hiking.

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Anonymous - 2009-06-28

awesome
True to size, in my experience. Size 0 short is still too long and just a tad loose on me, at 5'1" and 105 lbs, but I am happy to roll them up a bit and use the inside tie to make the waist tighter. A little loose is good for outdoor activities, anyway. I agree that pumice grey is lighter than it appears in the photo, but I love it! Being able to zip the legs on/off makes these the perfect pants to pack for travel, too, as they do double duty.

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Anonymous - 2009-06-23

Great pants!
Great style and fit. I found them to fit true to size. Note: the pumice grey color seems a bit lighter than it appears on my screen.

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Anonymous - 2009-06-09

My favorite pants!
I love these. Perfect for me, change the length of my pants when I get too cold or hot. Very comfortable and rugged. I ordered up a size as suggested and they fit roomy, especially in the waist but if I got my normal size I think they would be restricting for hiking.

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Jann - 2009-06-03

Perfect!!
Great style, fit and color. North Face never fails on quality and fit.

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Jone Roberts-Mues - 2009-05-30

Fantastic
I wear these pants to go fishing all the time. They are tough and wash well and I like them so much I ordered two pairs of each color.

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Anonymous - 2009-05-29

nice hiking pants
I am petite with narrow hips 5'1" and 95 lbs. I tried on lots of pants from EMS and Campmor, and REI and the size 0 short were the only ones that fit that were not from the children's department. I could only find the size 0 short on altrec. There is a drawstring so you can tighten them a little more. I thought the "short" length was still long, but wasn't so bad when I have my hiking boots on. The zip-off legs are color-coded on the zippers which was smart design; so when you convert them into shorts, you can tell which was the right leg and which was the left. These were pricey but I don't regret purchasing them.

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Amanda - 2009-05-26

Great pants!!
These are amazing pants-very versatile. I love how you can have pants, button them up for caris, or unzip the legs for shorts! I already own three pairs. I think they're cut a little small and they shrink a little after washing, so if you're in between sizes-go one size up.

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Kim Murphy - 2009-05-19

Love these pants
While they took a little longer than I had hoped to get here I love these pants. I have wanted a pair of convertible pants forever and a friend recommended these and wow they are great! I love North Face and have a lot of products by them but these have to be one of the best! Waterproof too! Ran very true to size for me as well.

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Anonymous - 2009-05-14

Unbelievable
When these pants came in, I could not believe how great they were. I have problems finding small sizes and these size 0 fit perfectly. I am 5' 3" and the regular size was the perfect length. Anyone much taller should order longer length.

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Janey - 2009-05-14

The Best Zip Pants for Women
Okay, maybe just for this woman. I bought a pair after trying on countless brands, sizes, styles and these are worth every penny to me. You get pants, nice enough for work casual, capris and shorts all in one. I can wear these to bike to work and keep them on at work. I bought them to hike the Grand Canyon but they are comfy and so very flattering, I wear them often. I'm gonna get another pair soon.

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Christiann - 2009-05-11

Best convertible pants!!!
I bought these pants because I love that they are convertible in three ways- pants, capris, and shorts. They fit well giving enough room to move freely and do not look manly like other outdoor pants I have tried. I am about 5'6" and the length of my pair may be about a centimeter too long. These pants are a little on the pricey side, but if you are going to buy convertible pants I definitely recommend investing in these!

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Anonymous - 2009-05-10

Great Pants!
I got these pants to go to Ecuador for 24 days. I loved that they can be capris, shorts, or pants. They fit great (though they run small - I generally wear a 4 and had to get a 6 in these pants) and are super cute.

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Anonymous - 2009-05-05

A Must Buy!!
These pants are fantastic! They stood up to a whole weekend of hiking and still looked perfect. Love the option to convert from shorts to pants to capris. A must have for any trip. Definitely order up a size from the current dress pants size that you wear.

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Barbara L Maxwell - 2009-04-30

Pants - good fit and length; delivery superb
Pants fit well and length is perfect. I did order a size up as suggested. Delivery was amazingly fast, especially since I used the free shipping option.

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P. Rose - 2009-04-29

Love Em!
These pants are perfect for anyone who prespires alot, like me. Not to mention the fact that they're cute and comfortable. I bought two pairs. Thanks

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Corrie Austin - 2009-04-13

My Favorite Pants
The material is light, comfortable, and durable. I wore them while traveling and they were great accomodating changes in temperatures with the various configurations. I even wear them to work and receive compliments on how great they look! They're awesome!

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Anonymous - 2009-03-08

Love these pants
Had previously purchased 1 pair and loved it so much I came back and bought 2 more pairs, different colors! Fit is perfect and service through Altrec can't be beat!

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Anonymous - 2009-02-23

Great versatile pants
I wore these pants hiking in Kauai and in Africa. They travel well and do not wrinkle easily. They are easy to hand wash when laundry facilities are unavailable, and dry quickly (even in humid weather). I am 5'6" and around 115 lbs - I bought a size 0 in a long which fits me perfectly. The regular length would have been too short. They are a slim fit (not tight, but not overly baggy), so they may not fit well on women with muscular quads/thighs.

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Alex Ruffner - 2009-02-07

Great Sizing
These pants are awesome. The Short length is great (short enough to look feminine, but not too short). This is the first place i have found them in a size 0. And they fit perfectly! I can't find any other pants that quite fit like these, so thank you Altrec.com.

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Anonymous - 2009-01-22

Excellent hiking pant for variable weather conditions
I bought these pants for trekking in Patagonia. It is notoriously windy there, but it can also be quite warm when the sun is out. These pants were an excellent choice since they convert very easily, and they kept me nice and warm when paired with a baselayer for those chilly, windy days. Very durable, nice, big pockets, and dry quickly. I think the fit is a little boxy for a women's pant, but I like em kind of baggy anyway. Would definitely recommend them to a friend!

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Vicky - 2008-10-13

Versatile, modern style, and slim fit
I purchased these pants for an extended travel in Asia, they are great travel pants. The waist band of the pants is about two fingers below the belly button, they are modern style and slim fit, the inseam is truly 32" long. I am 5'4" and 114 lb, these pants size 4 fit me very well. I especially like the feature of hidden draw string, It allows me to adjust the waist band without using a belt. Just keep in mind these pants are slim fit when you're ordering the size, I also have a pair of NF Precita pants size 4, the waist band of the Precita pants are nearly 2 inch wider than these pants (I had the Precita pants altered.)

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Hazel - 2008-09-10

Love these pants!
Bought my first pair to hike up Mount LeConte. Plan on buying more because we got caught in rain, they dried very quickly, hardly wrinkled, are stylish and comfortable. I'm 5'4" and the short fits me well with low shoes.

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Patricia - 2008-08-31

Great find!
I purchased these for my daughter as a gift because she needed a pair of slacks for outdoor activities. They ran a little small for her so I had to order a size up. Other than that, she loves the style, fit, comfort and the 3 convertible lengths. I may have to purchase another pair for her or myself!

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Sue Leferink - 2008-08-28

These pants are great for traveling
These convertible pants fit almost any occasion when traveling. They don't wrinkle easily, are durable and quick drying. You can wash them on the go. They can be adjusted depending on the weather. Since the material is durable they can be a bit abrasive on the skin but not enough to deter me from buying them. If you have pets, the pet hair is attracted to the material but it isn't a big deal as long as you have a lint brush. I am 5' 4" and I think they run a little short. I tried the long but they are too long so I ordered the next size up and the lenght was perfect. They have a string to tighten at the waist and still fit nicely. The style is great and the extra pockets are nice. You don't lose storage when you convert them to shorts. I order a new pair every year in a different color. I look forward to the next colors that come out.

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Heather - 2008-08-04

Great fit and well made pants
I purchased these pants for my wife. This is what she said: "this is my second pair of porter pants. I love the fit, low rise and mid thigh hsort length. When I zip them out i still feel sexy. I am 5'6" and the short lengh of the pants is perfect for me, so they run a little long. The standard is bit long. Well made pants and have traveled with an many treks and performed outstandingly.

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Anonymous - 2009-06-21

Material is great, but
It's a great pant. Light and comfortable. I'm 5'2" but they are still too long. I think I'll wear them as shorts or capris most of the time.

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Anonymous - 2009-05-14
Very versatile
These pants are very versatile as they can be long pants, capris, or shorts. When rolling up into capris they didn't stay rolled up very well. I had to order 2 sizes larger than I normally wear - they run small!

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- 2009-06-12

always a sizing issue
I really love these pants, but I took the advice of the size chart as well as others who posted here and ordered a 2 short. Waaay too big. I am petite - 5'1" and 105 lbs, but my waist/thighs fit the chart's measurements for a 2, so I went by that. Someone here said the pants are a slim fit and might not fit muscular thighs. Wrong, they were absolutely falling off of me. Also, the 'short' length is still much too long. I have returned them and await my size 0 short. I *hope* they will fit, because I really, really want to wear them out hiking. The fabric is great quality and looks very durable and good for hot weather. Final note: I *always* seem to have a problem with sizing. If you are lucky enough to be a normal size, you will love these pants right out of the package.

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