Särmä Zip-off trousers

These are lightweight trousers with a zip-off feature for intermediate weather such as British summer. We're not talking about sweat bags, yet these repel some wind. Should a shower cause these to soak, the fabric will dry rather quickly even as you wear them. These convert to 3/4 shorts and cover the knees.

In addition to the obvious length adjustment, these are suitable for various environments around the year: wear them indoors as light and stretchy pants, or as a shell layer over long johns when you go outside in freezing or near-freezing temperatures.

Comfy and practical features

The waist has a button adjustment to eliminate the need for a belt. Thigh cargo pockets with zippers and a mobile device pocket in the front. The backside features a single pocket, which is very large and will fit a U-lock for example. Smaller sizes (S and M) can be stuffed into the back pocket from the inside.

The inseam at the crotch is split away from the centreline with a gusset to prevent pressure points and chafing. Both sleeve lengths are adjustable with an elastic cord.

Material, care and colours

92 % polyamide, 8 % elastane, 140 g/m², DWR-treated. This kind of material is usually found in summer hiking clothes. It dries quickly, breathes well yet repels water quite nicely. Wear resistance is also incredible considering the weight. All zippers are of good quality and waist adjustment buttons are Canada type.

Machine wash with synthetics program at 30 degrees Celsius (86 F). In practical terms you won't damage these if you go for 40 degrees (104 F), you don't wash these so often anyway. DWR doesn't wash off right away but with time/necessity you may treat these with a spray-on for water resistance.

Sizing

We made this simple, just your usual Small, Medium, Large etc. with a suggested user height and maximum waist circumference in the brackets. A close fit at the waist means a close fit elsewhere also, but the cut and stretch won't restrict you. If you have pronounced curves or want a loose fit you can pick a larger size and tighten the waist adjustments as necessary.

The main picture features a 175 cm / 5' 9" tall person with an 84 cm / 33" waist, wearing size Small Regular. The waist is forgiving in this regard if you want closely fitting pants. Below a chart with the actual trouser measurements, these are NOT the user's recommended sizes:

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Made in China

There's a good quality to be found in the PRC, as long as you don't choose the lowest bidder.