[at-l] Convertible pants.

[jplynch@crosslink.net (Jim Lynch)]

This does look like a good product (its on the TNF web site).  Can you
weigh it for us?  The site doesn't seem to have a weight (which always
makes me a bit suspicious!!)...
Thnx...

Tom Mantooth wrote:
.............
> 
> I have some information for the list that I found today at my
> outfitter.  Northface has come out with a new pair of convertible pants
> that are very light.  They are made of nylon and viscose( not sure of
> this spelling as it is not in their 2001 catalog) and they have a nylon
> baffle over each zipper so they do not chafe the legs.  The waist has a
> draw string so not belt to interfere with a hip belt and with weight
> loss can be tighten better than a belt.
> 
> The best part for me is the legs are like the legs of standard pants, no
> draw string or snaps, just straight legs.  I can have these shorten and
> then have nice light weight zipper added to each leg.  If I decide to go
> with convertibles these will more than likely be the one.  With all the
> good advice I have received I have to give it a lot of thought.
> 
> Thanks Again,
> Tom
> 
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