SIZING
I am 5'7" 140 lbs. and my true waist measurement is around 29". I received the Size 44 which is advertised as a US 28. That is inaccurate. The size 44 is really a 30x32. The inseam measures 32" exactly. I wish there were more sizing options particularly for the inseam length but this is the shortest Fjallraven makes them available it seems. I shortened the inseam with a Euro Hem (aka Tricky Hem) so I could keep the original hems & their adjustable ankle straps.
MATERIAL
The G-1000 material is similar to tactical pants fabric, light yet very sturdy though the G-1000 is a bit stiffer & more rugged than my Tru-Spec tac pants. They are relatively quiet pants with a slight swish sound if your legs rub. Water beads up & rolls off them nicely. I haven't gotten them soaked but I spot cleaned them & it dried very quickly. I prefer this material over the delicate nylon or thin polyester that typical hiking pants are made of.
FIT
These pants are a slim fit but give good room for movement. The knee areas are slightly pre-curved and allow easier movement. I can lunge, high-step & kneel wearing 2 base layers underneath: 1 light merino wool & 1 thick fleece. Each of my upper legs is 20" around & with the base layers there is still comfort room in the thigh area.
CONSTRUCTION
There are no back pockets but instead there are several clever cargo pockets of varying size around the upper legs so you have lots of storage options. The hems have adjustable ankle straps built in with snap enclosures so you can tighten the bottoms around your boots to keep bugs/debris out. The hand-warmer pockets are a bit tight. In order to keep the fit of the pants slim & practical they went with a snug fit for the slashed hand pockets. There is extra fabric reinforcement on the knees/shins and on the rear-end of the pants. Stitching is well done and sturdy but I haven't slid down any hills yet to test it out. The pants are made in Vietnam, not Sweden, but Fjallraven has a legendary reputation so I have faith in their quality control.
COLOR
I chose the Tarmac/Dark Olive color selection. The color 'Tarmac' is a light olive drab with a slight hint of gray. Very earthy. I tend to favor khaki-colored pants to spot ticks easier but the tarmac color is light enough. The Dark Olive reinforcement areas give a nice, brownish contrast.
ORDERING
I'm glad Backcountry.com carries the Fjallraven brand. Hopefully they can expand on the Fjallraven products they carry. They arrived quickly with no issues.
Overall a fantastic pair of trekking pants. They are very rugged & durable. I can go trailblazing without fear of my pants tearing on a snag. And as a slim guy these are the first hiking pants that actually fit well. Plus, they have a really cool look!
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Honestly I was a little hesitant to lay out $140 for a pair of pants that I wasn't wearing to a formal event but after trying them out, I am completely sold and will be purchasing again in the future. They are tough as nails and fit perfectly. I'm 6'1", 185 lbs, and wear a 33 34 waist with a 33 inseam. The 34 regular is a comfortable fit. Not too tight or too loose. They are a little stiff right out of the box but "soften" up (as much as a softshell does) with some use. I wish more colors were available. The green/dark grey pictured is pretty close to the real color. I'll be looking out for grey or khaki in the future.
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