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Old 03-04-2009, 02:04 PM   #1
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Packing/Convertible Pants

I was just curious as to how many people on here who plan trips to Disney in Late May/Early June when it's extremely warm in South Florida think to pack the Convertible Pants (the ones that go from pants to shorts and then back to pants)? I'm kind of thinking this will be an easy thing to buy for the 3 of us for our trip and relieve some of the need of multiple pair of shorts and pants. One of my friends brought those with the last trip we took to Orlando and I thought it was the most clever thing for packing for a couple days where Water Rides would be involved even in December (we lucked out that trip and it was still 90 degrees in Orlando). If anyone has packed these, where are good places to look for them? I'll be needing 1-2 pair for my hubby, 1-2 pair for a toddler boy, and 1-2 pair for myself. Any help is great. Thank you all.
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My kids have had them for the last couple of years & they are great for trips. We have had some that zip off & others that roll up (like capris but for boys they call them beach pants). We have had Gap, OshKosh, Childrens Place.

I have not tried them for adults but I would try an outdoors type of store that sells hiking items (we have EMS here), llbean and lands end might have them as well.
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I do have a pair or two of these, but they get far less use than I thought they would. In May/June, even the evenings tend to be shorts weather, but there are other months (with cooler evenings) where they could come in handy. Most of the time, though, I wear shorts and toss on a cozy pullover (warm the core, and the extremities don't feel as cold).

Another possible use is when flying down to warm/hot places from a cool/cold place (like from Michigan to Florida). You can walk off the plane ready for the weather you face. Those zip-off pants legs stow very compactly in a carry-on.

Hiking/outdoor stores are good places to find these. Try REI and Campmor
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I love these pants, too. I have several pairs that I have purchased from Outdoor Gear, Clothing & Footwear at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), but they are a little pricey. They also have them at L.L.Bean - Great Values on Outerwear, Outdoor Gear and More. The ems pants have nice cargo pockets in them that hold my KTTW card and my annual pass as well as other small items. They are light, very comfortable, and convertable.
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Thank you for the replies. I thought packing those would be the easiest way to save room in our backpack given we know we'll need tons of extra clothes for our son, and my hubby prefers pants to shorts. Also since we're driving from Northern Virginia to Florida less is better. We can always do wash. The idea of wearing them while traveling is great. Thank you.
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I've gotten the pants that you roll and then button up to make capri's at Old Navy for myself and the kids. The pants where sections zip off I've found at Kohls for the kids but not for me. The ones I got the kids last year actually converted three ways. Pants, capris and shorts. Good luck in your search!
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I dont take pants in june at all, just shorts
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You can find kids, womens and mens at Lands' End. I've found mens and womens at REI, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela and Campmor.

But in June we only bring 1 pair of pants and all the rest shorts since it's hot most of the time.
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In June I don't pack pants, just shorts, skorts and skirts for DD and myself.
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No need for pants in June. The weather is far too hot and sticky!
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Unless its unseasonably cold, there will be no need for pants in June Florida Weather.

We usually just wear sweat pants over shorts, which we will take of after we get in the terminal or before we de-plane, but we do have those pants and they are very easy & comfortable (However they don't get much use other than Vacation )
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The sad truth is I grew up in South Florida and got so used to wearing pants there due to school dress codes. I was thinking of the pants more so for night time during the fireworks to prevent mosquito bites and for me I'm one who gets cold even after all of the water rides. That's why I was thinking of the convertible pants and nix the need for jeans, sweatpants, etc. and those double as shorts for the day. I know also I'll get cold in the car ride, even with a blanket driving down from Virginia. Thanks for the locations everyone. I'll have to look into them all.
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