It's nearly impossible to zip the legs back on.

Fine pants. I have a non-convertible pair. I'd recommend those highly. These are just a novelty. I foolishly bought these thinking they'd be handy. I've never owned a less handy product. I zipped the legs off during my hike yesterday and just spent 20 minutes fussing with little thin plastic zippers trying to zip the legs back on. I finally got it and immediately threw the pants in my donation pile. Good hiking pants but not practically "convertible".

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