Gash Hao Mens Hiking Convertible Pants Outdoor Waterproof Quick Dry Zip Off Lightweight Fishing Pants

I went traveling around Asia and Oceania for a year and two pairs of these were basically all I wore non-stop. Being cargo, these are very convenient for travel with all the pockets, and I did not have to carry any additional shorts or pants with me. Here is what went wrong in a year of very heavy use: 1. The waterproofing worked well initially, but after many washes it stopped in about 6 months. Was very handy while lasted. 2. One of the 4 main side pockets (2 per pair) developed a small hole in the lining in about 9-10 months. 3. Zipper pocket on one pair stopped working seamlessly and would not close past 2/3 in 9 months or so. Otherwise, they held up solidly. I am very satisfied with the quality and value, and actually bought 2 more pairs to replace the originals. Great travel companions.

Good comfort and fit. Lightweight.

I am an avid hiker (writing a review under my wife's account) and have owned several hiking pants from prominent brands over the years. Usually, I wear then until they are patched and tattered. As a reference for this review, I have in mind my Prana convertible pants, which have been excellent. I am 6'1" and 175 lbs. Finding the proper length and waist on Amazon was difficult. The typical Asian small, medium, large sizes are not meant for my proportions (32 W 34 L). The Gash Hao fit very well. The fabric is stretchy and reasonably breathable. It is a bit thinner than my Prana pants, which I have found to be a bit too hot. There is some water repellency to the fabric, which I expect to wear off over time. The fabric is not prone to snagging on brush, like my Black Diamond pants. Leg was great. The leg width fits over my hiking boots. Convertible legs seem to be out of style; Prana no longer makes them. Nevertheless, I find zip-off legs convenient for changing temperatures and weather conditions over the day. The zippers are smooth and functional. The zip-off legs can be pulled over my size 13 backpacking boots, which is convenient when a quick change is needed. The hook-and-look (Velcro) closure on the right side cargo pocket is the most significant workmanship problem with the pants. Because the Velcro is not sew out to the edges, opening the closer requires two hands or complicated finger work to separate the Velcro. This is fix I can easily do at home by adding a zig-zag stich around the perimeter of each Velcro patch. The left side cargo pocket uses a zipper closure. The width of the opening is quite narrow, especially for a pleated cargo pocket. The zipper also opens by sliding it front to back, making it vulnerable to opening if the slider catches on brush. Reversing it for opening back to front would be better. I don't like elastic waist bands and the gathered elastic segments on both the left and right sides are uncomfortable. This is exacerbated because they same fabric used for the body of the pants is used for the inside of the waist band, adding to the discomfort and slipperiness. Even if the pants did fit snugly, a belt would likely be required to keep them from sliding off. I have loved the integrated belt of my Prana pants. I purchased a $4 cargo strap that serves as a lightweight belt. The belt loops of the Gash Hao pants are very large. I've used the pants on several hikes and a multi-day trip. They still look new, kind of like wearing dress pants, which doesn't fit the aesthetics of my other gear. Overall, the pants are an excellent value. The workmanship isn't as refined as other pants, but it also isn't bad. I might be concerned about consistency. Some features and improvements that I'd like to see, in order of priority. - Sew around perimeter of Velcro (Simple fix that doesn't add cost). - Softer and less slippery material on the inside of the waist band. - Wider zipper opening on cargo pocket. Also, reverse the zipper slide direction. - Draw string in the leg hem. - Sized waist band instead of elastic. Although with better waistband material, an elastic waistband may be a reasonable way to reduce the costs of manufacturing multiple sizes. Every product represents a trade-off of design and manufacturing priorities. The deficiencies I have noted do not significantly impact the overall performance. Overall, the Gash Hao are the best value hiking pants that I have purchased and are very functional.

Love these fishing Pants. Comfy and dries in minutes if wet. I wear them fishing and the material doesn’t make me sweat in high temps. I have 3 pair. Love em all!

I have multiple pair, I now wear them daily. Nice(r) places or activities immaterial. Oh, I live in the PNW. Active/Outdoor wear is commonplace in most atmospheres. 🤷‍♂️ Hold on, my wife likes seeing me in them. I feel like I'm wearing pajama pants in public. Size and fit are spot on, with strong elastic around the rear quarters of the pant keeping things in place without unnecessary restriction. Plenty of pockets and pocket space without being too over the top. Strong, durable, fabric, zippers, and seams make these a perfect choice for adventures in the wild or the mild.

Comfortable fit very nice and lightweight very pleased with the purchase

I like the pants. Very light, comfortable, and fits well. It remains to be seen how well they wear. Pending knowing that, I give them 5 stars.

I bought two pairs of these for my son to take on a camping trip jut they were itchy in the knees where the zipper is. I missed the return date cause of vacations and family illness that followed. I have another son that can fit the same size but he also said the knees felt bad, don’t know what happened but two different colors of pants had the same issue. Otherwise they looked to be really good quality and fit true to size.