would these be good for survival pants?
28429
Don't think I know the answer to that, but they are well made, material seems strong.
28430
I believe, yes, in hot weath climate in works like Forestguard, but isn't the ideal, this may work well but..., I sugesst to you Propper but 100% cotton ripstop BDU's pants, P.D. I'm in Colombia, I work in field, wet forest and cloud forest, I know wath I say.
28431
No. These pants attract zombies. I think it's something in the waterproofing material. Also, they SCREAM "I am well-prepared and have lots of supplies on hand." You need to be a little more subtle than that, or you'll attract attention. Also, the belt has a tendency to get wrapped around your neck and choke you out, which decreases chances of survival.
1262323
Yes. Absolutely. They will work for the wet clothes and much more. They are the BEST!
1630872
I think they would be okay. Though one possible issue might be how to repackage them for the trip. I don't think the plastic pouch they come would be able to stand up to the rigors of a pack crammed with all of your camping gear.
977012
I would assume so. They are tougher than you think. They wash like sheets or very light quilts.
209128
I wouldn't suggest, that's not what they are designed for. The velcro closure would be uncomfortable.
1285612
Yup. They'd look great. This is basically what they're made for. They even have a little string wrap that you could untie and tie to a belt or strap around your back.
756273
They are thin enough and compression leggings, but not sure they bring warmth other than them being another layer. The compression will help with the hiking and may keep you from getting cold just because it is another layer of clothing.
110026
Yes. They would be fine for this but I would recommend wearing long socks for a cushion. They are quite comfortable but for hiking they may tend to chafe a bit. I have worn them all day doing work in the yard with no problems but I was glad to take them off at the end of the day.
2121496
Whoops, I made a mistake, my pants are not 1000 Denier (duh), but the Ripstop material, which is still very tough material. Anyhoo, you won't have a problem with them.
268691
I would think it would be. they are not bulky and yet they keep you warm...do not dry clean..
222837
Best warm-weather EMS pants I've found. They're somewhere between rip-stop nylon and a normal solid work-pant. They dry quickly, wipe clean (ish), and are cooler overall than most pants of a similar style.
2153639
I believe they would work well for skiing, they are thicker than standard thermal underwear, without being bulky. I think the activity statement pertains to construction or building trades.
350560
They are water proof shell pants. Thin. Kind of a tight fit. Might work layered over sweats or fleece.
385010
I would guess that these would be adequate if you used enough of them... Like 6-10 per cloth. They are well made and feel strong.
246601
Depends on how cold you're talking about. The material is slightly thicker than most of the other hiking pants I own and does keep heat in a little better but I wouldn't wear it for sub-zero temperatures hiking either without a base layer. The legs will have room for a base layer but both pairs I had were tight around the crotch region so if you are thinking of cotton long johns or smart wool that's not cut well, it may ride up a bit. Compression shorts/leggings will probably work ok though.
19321
You could use them over a pair of thermals; they do seem to offer a bit of wind resistance/repellency. If you're going to do this maybe get one waist size up; they do not run small and there is room in the legs but the waist only stretches so much and thermals often go higher up the abdomen. Oh, and there is enough room around the cuff for a good-sized boot. Cheers!
131625
yes they are, there heavy duty pants that most of the contracters use in iraq where its 115+i hike the grand canyon in them last yearand it was really hot. these pants are almost like wearing shorts