I am going on a trip overseas soon which will involve about 20 hours of flights. I wanted to buy some comfortable pants that would be good for airplane flying. Previously I wore jeans when I took this flight in the past, and after a few hours they became uncomfortable. So I started to look for a pair of pants that would look good (not look like tracksuit or pajama pants) and be comfortable for such a long trip. The Nomad pants looked like they fit the bill from the pictures they look like a nice pair of Kakhis. Plus the reviews here were very good so I thought it would be a safe bet. The one positive thing about these pants is that they are very lightweight while still feeling like they have substance. However for me the list of cons were too long:
They do not look as nice as they do in the pictures. They look more like a tracksuit pant or a pair of pajama pants. I am not looking for anything formal or dressy, but these pants look too informal.
They are tight in the crotch area and when you sit it is very noticeable
I felt like I needed a belt, but since the material is so thin wearing a belt is a bit uncomfortable.
Even though they are tight in the crotch area, they seem to be a bit too baggy everywhere else.
When you walk they make a bit of noise like a tracksuit pant would. Its not that bad, but definitely noticeable.
I think these pants would only be good if someone was going to a tropical environment, or hiking or something like that. Otherwise if you are looking for a comfortable pair of travel pants that work well for air travel these in my opinion are not good. I have already returned them.
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The reviewer who made the remarks about these feeling like pajamas or track pants brought up some good points, but I think the pants are deserving of more than 2 stars.For comparison, I also bought a pair of travel pants made by Royal Robins (discovery stretch nylon). One of these pair of pants will replace a pretty standard pair of cargo pants which I already own and are too big and heavy to pack into my upcoming bicycle tour.
Compared to my existing pants, both brands feel very light and comfortable. Both pack into a much smaller space. On my scale the ExOfficio pants weighed 236g (8.3oz) which was about 1/3 lighter than the Royal Robbins pants which weighed 357g (12.6oz). Either pair are a big improvement over my old pants which weighed in at 688g (24.3oz). Oh, all the pants are waist size 32 within similar leg lengths.
Exofficio also feels more comfortable to me than the Royal Robins brand travel pants, but again, both pair were definitely comfortable enough to make it through even the longest of flights and would be very ideal in tropical conditions. In colder conditions, just layer.
Neither pair of pants was comfortable with a wallet in the pocket. The material used in the construction of the pants is just too light and thin. However, the Royal Robins pants seemed to do a little better. Neither pair had very useable cargo pockets, maybe good for a phone and a map, or small camera, but not comfortably. I didn't try either pair with a belt but they didn't need it. They just stayed up on their own.
For looks, I believe the Royal Robins travel pants look and present much better than the ExOffico pants. I might try to sneak into some formal settings with the Royal Robins pants, but definitely not with the ExOffico pants. They are just a little to pajama like. My main concern with the ExOffico pants is that they are so baggy that I almost feel like I look 20 years older wearing them. (note) I only realized as I was opening the package that ExOfficio makes a couple fits of these pants. Apparently I bought the "relaxed fit" baggy pants when I probably should had bought the "regular" fit less baggy pants. Also, with black brief style underwear the underwear line was faintly visible through the ExOffico pants, but not the Royal Robbins. White underwear and boxers were not noticable.
All in all, I'd say if you can only have 1 pair of pants and weight and space is absolutely critical then go with the ExOffico. The lack of weight is really amazing. Otherwise, it would be worth trying out a pair of Royal Robins before you buy.
rating break-down 1-5 (5 is best)
ExOffico;
Comfort 5
with stuff in pockets 2
weight 5
space savings 5
appearance 2
Royal Robbins;
Comfort 4
with stuff in pockets 3
weight 4
space savings 4
appearance 4
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These pants are great. I'm a 6'2" and wear a 32. These fit perfectly. I mean, perfect length and no belt needed perfectly. The material is light, easy to wash and dries quickly. I bought them for an upcoming 3 week trip where I'll definitely have to wash them by hand a few times and will update this review with how that goes. It has just the right number of pockets to make it useful for travel while still looking somewhat proper. The comparison is made because other ExOfficio pants that I own have cargo style pockets in the front which makes them look a little less dressy.Honest reviews on ExOfficio Men's Nomad Pant,Regular
Bought these pants in slate and then came back for the khaki color. They fit perfectly, do not wrinkle, are made of polyester, but feel like soft cotton! You can wash these in a hotel sink and have them dry in four to six hours only to have them look brand new! Recommendation is a strong purchase.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for ExOfficio Men's Nomad Pant,Regular
I just want to verify some of the comments from other customers-Yes, they make a slight swooshie sound when you walk; it is not ideal, but not as loud as workout pants.
-Yes they are tight in the crotch area, I first noticed when I sat down to drive to work and had to keep readjusting. Snug might be a better descriptor, but since these pants dont stretch, if you sit wrong, tight is the right word. This does, however, help with inhibiting the dreaded chub rub, which is a welcome reprieve.
-If there is anything resembling normal or strong light, you can clearly see these are not dress pants. But if the lights are dimmed just a little, you can get away with it and no one will be the wiser.
All of that being said, I will be buying another 5 pairs of these. I bought them because I am an abnormally warm person. Like if it is above 65 degrees I will start sweating, and I live in Jersey so its above that temperature for half the year, plus its 80 degrees at my job and shorts are not an option in an office environment. Somehow these magic pants keep me cool and I dont sweat down there. I usually go to the gym during my lunch break and upon getting dressed I begin to sweat, its a gaurantee for the hour afterwards. But with these pants they somehow wicked the moisture away and kept me cool. The outside of the pants were warm as I was emitting heat, but the inside was cool to the touch. Its some sort of nanobot sourcery I tell you. These things are great. I will put up with the swooshie sounds, the tight crotch, and the less than dress pant appearance if only to avoid sweating all year long. Exofficio you are my savior.
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