Description of The North Face Horizon Utility Pant - Women's:
The North Face made the Women's Horizon Utility Pants with lightweight, UPF 30-rated nylon fabric to keep you comfortable on hikes where you'd like shorts but the underbrush makes it a bad idea. Buttons on the legs hold the cuffs when you roll them up for a stream crossing or just to get a little extra ventilation. The North Face added an internal drawcord, so you won't be out of luck if you pull on the Horizon Utility Pants at the trailhead and find that you forgot your belt. *Not available for shipment to Canada.
Bottom Line: The North Face prepares you for those hot (but pants-mandatory) days on the trail with their Horizon Utility Pants.
I am a biologist that works outside every day. These pants have been great for work and put up with lots of abuse. They are abrasion resistant and very thin which is great in the Texas heat. My co-workers that wear cotton pants always sweat a ton more than me. They also dry very quickly. Oh, and the best part is that they look cute too! I don't really consider myself tall at 5 foot 6 and a half, but I do need a long. I have found that all North Face nylon pants shorten with washings, so even if they look a little long when new, they will fit better later if you go with the long.
I would buy every color if I could afford it! These pants fit very well, are comfy, and casual. I'm 5'4" and originally ordered the 4R, ended up returning them for a 4S (once I could find them!). The 4S are perfect. My husband loves the cut all-around, and I like that they compliment my figure w/out losing the flexibility for hiking/etc. Lightweight, wrinkles fall out, and great for super active days, or lounging. Can't wait to get more than one pair!
Funny, unlike another reviewer, my 4R pants were way too long and I am also 5' 4". I love them though, lightweight, VERY comfy. At 5' 4" 118 lbs. my 4R fit perfectly except for length. I will order 4S next time so I won't need to have them hemmed. It would be nice if they were water resistant...but hard to have everything. You'll love 'em!
