Flying pants

On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 3:40:48 PM UTC-7, Bob Youngblood wrote:
On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:58:29 AM UTC-4, wrote:
My Royal Robbins are finally dying. What have you guys liked in long convertible pants with good pockets for todays bigger phones?

Thanks

Kevin
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What is wrong with a pair of shorts commando style and flip flops and a Tommy Bahama shirt. Bob

Dress to egress. If you have to step out of your glider over the mountains you will in short order wished you have given thought on how to dress.

On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 5:40:48 PM UTC-5, Bob Youngblood wrote:
On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:58:29 AM UTC-4, wrote:
My Royal Robbins are finally dying. What have you guys liked in long convertible pants with good pockets for todays bigger phones?

Thanks

Kevin
92

What is wrong with a pair of shorts commando style and flip flops and a Tommy Bahama shirt. Bob

I thought everybody flew that way?

Cargo pants are like the Ray Ban case on the belt. Darn convenient but only used by “Mature� men.

On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 8:03:24 PM UTC-6, wrote:
Cargo pants are like the Ray Ban case on the belt. Darn convenient but only used by “Mature� men.

And cargo shorts?

I used to wear shorts until I started flying in the high teens...

On 6/19/2020 10:15 PM, Bret Hess wrote:
On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 8:03:24 PM UTC-6, wrote:
Cargo pants are like the Ray Ban case on the belt. Darn convenient but only used by “Mature� men.
And cargo shorts?

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Dan, 5J

I love the Sahara Roll-up pants from REI. They have zippered cargo pockets on both sides. I keep essentials in them that I would not want to not lose in a bail-out. They also have these neat waist cinches that make a belt unnecessary. When it's hot on the ground, I roll up the legs to below my knees, and I roll them down before takeoff.

https://www.rei.com/product/158172/r...-up-pants-mens

I have some of the Colombia cargo pants that are similar, but inferior. Only one of the side pockets is zippered; the other has a tiny piece of velcro that would blow right open in a bail out. The lower legs unzip, but I find that much less convenient than rolling them up.

On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 9:38:41 PM UTC-6, wrote:
I love the Sahara Roll-up pants from REI.

Roll-up is a good idea.Â* I was thinking that throwing all style (decorum) aside, pant legs that had a zipper running up the *front* of the legs would provide a lot of flexibility.

I've been wearing these for soaring and towing. Like ‘em. Not convertible. Mine have 10 pockets, including the three on each thigh. One keeps a cell phone perfectly. To keep bugs and stuff out at a field, use blousing bands, if you don't care about looking extra dorky.

https://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Auth...59045& sr=8-2

I am considering changing over to wearing my flight suit for my western/mountain flying next season. Lots of zippered pockets that won’t lose stuff in a bailout. Consider surplus if you can find it. Back in my flight test days, the company would issue me one for each test program, but they never had my size. I found one long ago at a surplus store that fit perfectly. $20 if I recall correctly, it was a steal.

Cheers,
Jim J6

On Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7:57:54 AM UTC-4, Airport Bum wrote:
I am considering changing over to wearing my flight suit for my western/mountain flying next season. Lots of zippered pockets that won’t lose stuff in a bailout. Consider surplus if you can find it. Back in my flight test days, the company would issue me one for each test program, but they never had my size. I found one long ago at a surplus store that fit perfectly. $20 if I recall correctly, it was a steal.

Cheers,
Jim J6

Down here in the great COVID state of Florida I wear baggy comfortable shorts, commando style, a nice Tommy Bahama shirt, comfortable Sanuk shoes and a floppy hat with a Margaritaville button on the side.