Shorts aren’t for everyone, and they aren’t always appropriate. It can be hard to find a pair of pants that are comfortable on those hot summer days. Whether you are planning a hike through the rainforest, or an urban escape, their are several great options for comfort and style available now.
The Great Outdoors
Whether it’s hiking, fishing, golfing, or travel, an outdoorsy guy needs a lightweight pant, that provides ventilation and comfort for all of his hot weather pastimes. L.L. Bean’s Tropicwear Pants, are not just for the tropic, but also the desert, the city, and a hot day just about anywhere. These pants are made from a high performance synthetic fabric which wicks perspiration and other moisture away from your skin, to help keep you cool and dry. The material is also incredibly lightweight and breathable, so you won’t feel weighed down with heavy fabric. Great for travel, these pants take little space in your luggage and are wrinkle resistant. Machine washable, and dryer safe, they require no special care, they are rough and tough enough to match your adventurous side.
A notable feature for these pants, is their Sunsmart technology, which provides a Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+. The UPF measures a fabrics ability to block both UVA and UVB rays (as opposed to SPF, which only rates UVB protection). The American Society for Testing and Materials classifies UPF 40-50+ as excellent UV protection. So when your on the move, you don’t have to worry about protecting your legs, no sunblock necessary.
These pants are available in three colors; Dark Driftwood, Light Khaki, and Eucalyptus and come in both regular and tall lengths. The Tropicwear pants have an elastic waist and come with a nylon belt. They feature a button front with zip fly, and mesh brief sewn into the lining. Though they may make a swishy noise when walking, they are incredibly versatile and durable. Retailing for a very reasonable $49.95, you can find these pants on the L.L. Bean website at www.llbean.com.
Denim Dilemma
Always fashionable, virtually indestructible, extremely comfortable, jeans are America’s sweetheart for the bottom half. However, they can become heavy and cumbersome in the dog days of summer. For the denim loving dude, Quicksilver’s CoolMax jeans are the perfect summer jean. They are available in Cool Blue, medium dark wash with light fading, and Cool Ash Black, either way they are a fashionable, and provide the comfort needed to kick back on a hot day. Made from 99% coolmax treated denim, and 1% stretch, these pants offer breathable, lightweight and moisture wicking denim, with a little stretch for ultimate summer comfort. These denims are machine washable, and resist fading and shrinking. They retail for $75, and are available in select Quicksilver stores and online at www.quicksilver.com
For a more traditional look, J Crew’s Lightweight Chinos are perfect for a day at the office, or a night out on the town. With three fits to choose from, you can select your comfort with relaxed, regular, and classic fit. Made from warm weather friendly cotton twill, they are extremely soft and light feeling. These Chinos have a zip fly and pockets include, coin, off seam, and back pockets. They are machine washable and sell for $69.50. These pants are only available online and www.jcrew.com
Hipster Uniform
For a more retro look, try American Apparel’s Cotton-Nylon Blend Travel Pant. These pants are classically chic, with a straight leg edginess. Perfect for the dive bar, or the outdoor concert, their 70% Cotton and 30% Nylon fabric is incredibly light and airy. The pants feature a nylon zipper and metal hook closure, four pockets and classic belt loops. They are available in four colors; black, asphalt, navy and storm gray. They pack up easily, and weigh nothing, making traveling a breeze. The Travel Pant costs $63, and can be found in select American Apparel stores, and online at www.americanapparel.com.
