I went yesterday to the local hiking store looking for some nylon hiking pants (looking for something tough, but getting away from cotton to aid with drying). All they had was some northface paramount peak zip offs that were about 70 bucks. I know that basspro has the columbia zip offs for around 35, but the nearest one is a few hours away, and although I go past it pretty frequently, its rarely ever during business hours.

Long story short I mentioned to the guy working that I really didnt have that much to spend. He told me they needed to move them out to make room for shorts as the weather warms up and I could have them for fourty.

I know alot of deciding on the two will come down to fit, I was just wondering if anyone knows and pros/cons between the two. Thanks.