Kuhl's 'Strong' Convertible Hiking Pants Are Nearly $40 Off
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Why We Love This Deal
It’s an awkward time of year. We’re past Groundhog Day, but not quite into spring. When you don the ol' hiking boots, should you wear hiking pants as well, or go for breezier shorts? If you get the right pair of pants, you won't have to decide. We're talking about something like Kuhl's incredible convertible hiking pants that REI has marked down by nearly $40.
The Kuhl Renegade Convertible Pants are now $100, a 28% discount off the usual $139. When Men’s Journal looks at Kuhl gear, we don’t see as many discounts as we would like. In fact, Kuhl has told us that they don't host deals on their site at all, and the best chance you'll have to score some gear on sale is at REI. We typically don’t see discounts of over 25% off outside of major sales or holiday events, so now is a great time to buy a pair of these pants.
Kuhl Renegade Convertible Pants, $100 (was $139) at REI
Courtesy of REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: Waists from 28 to 42, inseams from 30 to 34
- Color Options: This deal is only available in the Dark Forest style.
- Fabric: 95% nylon, 5% spandex
- Waterproofing: PFC-free DWR
- Special Feature: Zip-off legs
- Pockets: 7
- Best Use Case: For hiking with maximum flexibility.
This is a quick-drying pair of hiking pants made with a blend of 95% nylon and 5% spandex, treated with a PFC-free durable water repellent (DWR). In addition to having enough spandex to give Levi’s flexible jeans a run for their money. Plus, they have 2-way stretch for even more hiking dexterity.
While the zip-on pant legs are going to get a ton of attention, don’t miss the cinch closer at the hems around the ankles. If you’ve ever walked past stagnant water in mosquito season, you already know why this is critical. Between this and protecting yourself from bramble scratches, it just goes to show why the legs are worth having in every season.
Finally, you really can’t talk about these pants without examining the pockets. Right away, you’re going to see the extra-large zippered pockets across the thighs, where you might theoretically store the legs when they aren’t in use. You’d be smart to assume these pockets were present in place of the typical hand pockets, but you’d be absolutely wrong. In addition to these four pockets up front, a fifth zippered pocket is positioned at the right rear side, perfect for your wallet, and two more drop-in pockets exist for cards and small objects.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
One wearer commented, “The pockets are located for easy access, and the color-coded zip-off pant legs make it easy to put back on!” Everything about using these pants as a convertible pair is smooth and easy, the way it should be.
Other wearers highlight the incredible fabric blend. “The fabric is great: Not too hot, not too thick, but strong.”
The Kuhl Renegade Convertible Pants are now down to $100, right as we go into spring hiking season. Grab a pair soon, as these will almost certainly sell out.