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Marmot Women's Trailway Convertible UPF 50 Hiking Pants in Dark Steel

Name: Marmot Women's Trailway Convertible UPF 50 Hiking Pants
Brand: Marmot
SKU: marmot-marmot-women-s-trailway-convertible-upf-50-hiking-pants-in-dark-steel-195115388836
Price: 110 USD

Pants

$110

The verdict

Worth the premium if you want one pant that converts to shorts on the trail, though the zip-off feature adds bulk versus the standard version.

Fit

Expect a relaxed hiking cut with zip-off legs at the knee, so fit should be similar to the standard Trailway pant with a bit more seam bulk at the conversion point.

Quality

The added zippers and reinforced seams needed for a convertible design typically mean more points of wear than a standard hiking pant, though Marmot's trail-oriented construction should hold up to regular use.

Price check

$110 is a fair mid-to-premium price given the added convertible hardware, roughly $15 more than the standard Trailway pant for genuine added function.

Best for

Hikers who want to pack one piece that works as both pants and shorts.

Care

Machine wash cold, avoid fabric softener, and check the zip-off zippers are clean and dry before storing.

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Fit check: Marmot

True to size

Owners report Marmot fits true to size overall, with the rain pants and some bottoms running slightly roomy.

On the core jackets, retailer fit data is one-sided: every Zappos sizing respondent for the PreCip rated it true to size, with owners noting room for a light layer underneath and some deliberately going up a size only to fit bulky mid-layers. Sizing-guide roundups agree that Marmot jackets typically run true to size and track other American outdoor brands. The soft spot is bottoms: CleverHiker's PreCip Eco rain pants review says the fit runs slightly big and suggests sizing down, and owner feedback on shorts and sweatpants echoes a somewhat generous cut. Cuts also skew trimmer on athletic-fit styles, so per-item reviews are worth a glance on slim-labeled pieces.

Sizing advice: Order your usual size in jackets and tops (go up one only if you layer heavily); consider sizing down in the rain pants and other roomy bottoms.

Per owner & reviewer reports: Marmot PreCip Jacket Reviews — Zappos · Do Marmot Jackets Run Small Or Big? — FabricFits · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Pants Review — CleverHiker · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Jacket Review — CleverHiker

What owners report about Marmot pants

Reviewers who've worn Marmot's technical pants across multiple seasons describe them holding up well over time: one reviewer's higher-end waterproof pant still "looked as good as new" after six months of frequent trail use in Hawaii, including several falls, crediting sealed seams and scuff-guard reinforcement. At the budget end of the line, the PreCip Eco rain pants are described as tough enough to hold up against rough terrain and frequent use, though reviewers note they demand more care to avoid punctures or abrasions than heavier-duty rain pants and aren't as indestructible as premium options.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently praise the durable, seam-sealed construction, saying pants have come through repeated falls and rough trail use looking essentially new.
Watch out for: The budget PreCip Eco pants are described as more prone to punctures and abrasion than heavier-duty rain pants, plus noisier fabric and clunky velcro waist adjustments.
Sizing: One reviewer found the PreCip Eco pants ran slightly big and recommended sizing down.

About Marmot's pants line as a whole. Sources: Marmot Mitre Peak Pant Review: MVP Rain Pant for Hiking, Climbing, Soggy Adventures | GearJunkie · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Pants Review | CleverHiker