Please read the instructions below this size chart before ordering. We have indicated whether this size chart uses body or garment measurements in the notes below the size chart. Allow 1cm variance for all garment measurements (as an example a 56cm garment measurement has a variance of 55-57cm. Please factor that into deciding on the size to order.)
To select cm (cm) or inches (in") please see the top left corner of the size chart table.
cm/ in" | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL |
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1/2 Waist (relaxed) | 34.5 cm | 37 cm | 39.5 cm | 42 cm | 44.5 cm | 47 cm | 49.5 cm | 52 cm |
1/2 Waist (slightly stretched) | 37.5 cm | 40 cm | 42.5 cm | 45 cm | 47.5 cm | 50 cm | 52.5 cm | 55 cm |
1/2 Hip (20cm down from waist) | 44.5 cm | 47 cm | 49.5 cm | 52 cm | 54.5 cm | 57 cm | 59.5 cm | 62 cm |
29" Inside Leg | 75 cm | 75 cm | 75 cm | 75 cm | 75 cm | 75 cm | 75 cm | 75 cm |
32" Inside Leg | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 82.5 cm |
Front Rise | 22.5 cm | 23 cm | 23.5 cm | 24 cm | 25 cm | 26 cm | 27 cm | 28 cm |
*NEW FIT 1/2 HIP (20cm down from waist) | 47.5 cm | 50 cm | 52.5 cm | 55 cm | 57.5 cm | 60 cm | 62.5 cm | 65 cm |
Quick Facts: ⊙ Weight: 300g / 10.6oz; ⊙ Made from 100% polyamide BUGTech™ anti-insect fabric with wicking, built-in UPF50+, and anti-microbial finish ⊙ Converts from full-length trousers into capris and can zip-off to become a pair of outdoor & safari shorts
Activities: ⊙ Safari✓ ⊙ Outdoors✓ ⊙ Travel✓ ⊙ Work✓ ⊙ Everyday ✓ ⊙ Outdoor sports, hobbies, and activities ✓ ⊙ Adventure✓ ⊙ Backpacking✓ ⊙ Overlanding and self-drive safaris ⊙ Fishing✓ ⊙ Hiking✓
Features:
⊙ Weight: 300g / 10.6oz.
⊙ Made from our latest feather-light and cool BUGTech™ anti-insect fabric with micro-ripstop for strength and a soft hand feel adds a luxury touch.
⊙ Built-in UPF50+ sun protection.
⊙ Anti-bacterial technology for extended freshness between washing.
⊙ Quick release from creasing for travel and quick dry material.
⊙ Can be worn in three different styles for total packing convenience.
⊙ Internal button and tab system to convert full-length trousers into capris.
⊙ Trousers zip off at the knees to quickly convert into a pair of shorts as the temperature heats up on safari and in the outdoors.
⊙ Maximum versatility in fastening at the waist: These trousers have a combination of an elasticated waist with button, fly, drawstring, and belt loops for a comfortable fit. Should you prefer to not use the drawstring then simply remove from the trousers once you receive them and checked that they fit.
⊙ These cargo trousers have two hand pockets, two zipped cargo pockets, and two decorative back pockets.
⊙ Pull tabs on cargo pockets for ease of accessibility during travels and activities.
⊙ Available in 29” and 32” leg lengths.
⊙ Packaged in a bag made from recyclable paper as part of our 'say no to plastic' environmental philosophy.
⊙ In addition to the anti-insect finish we apply to our BUGTech™ fabric, the unique woven construction of BUGTech™ fabric also offers a high level of protection against mosquitoes as it is not easy for mosquitoes to bite through the fabric.
⊙ Please always back up BUGTech™ with an insect repellent which is proven to work for optimal anti-insect protection.
Introduction:
Packing light is easy with these convertible pants in BUGTech™ fabric. Full-length lightweight trousers, capris, or a pair of outdoor & safari shorts, get three outdoor garments in one (29” and 32” leg options).
There is a margin of clever packing required for many outdoor adventures and on safaris. This is primarily because of the luggage restrictions on small charter transfers. These women’s convertible trousers offer an easy solution – with a range of features for convenience, comfort, and protection as you travel. Made for the outdoors & safari, you will wear these trousers over and over again on all outdoor adventures.
In our latest BUGTech™ fabric, these trousers offer invaluable insect defence, moisture wicking, and laboratory-tested UPF50+ sun protection. All this can be enjoyed in feather-light micro-ripstop fabric, which is cool and has an unparalleled soft hand feel for comfort. They also have an anti-microbial finish, quick-dry fabric features, and releases wrinkles fast for travel ease.
Three garments in one, these full-length trousers can be rolled and secured with internal tabs to be worn as a pair of stylish capris. They also zip off at the knee to easily become a pair of anti-insect outdoor & safari shorts as the day heats up or to suit your preference according to the day’s activities.
Modelled on the classic cargo trouser design, these outdoor & safari pants have four functional pockets – two hand pockets and two zipped cargo pockets. The cargo pockets also have handy pull tabs so you can access your belongings as quickly as possible. They also have two decorative slit back pockets to enhance the styling of these trousers and shorts.
With an elasticated waist and drawstring, the fit is all about comfort whether on walks and active safaris or seated on planes or game-viewers. They also have a button and fly for styling and fit, as well as belt loops.
BUGTech™: It's In the Fabric of Who We Are
⊙ The mantra behind our Rufiji™ and Mara&Meru™ clothing is "No marketing hype - just the facts" - and so we embarked on intensive in-house and independent testing to make sure BUGTech™ performed.
⊙ BUGTech™ fabric has been proven in independent tests by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Pesticide Trial Section to effectively repel mosquitoes. Please view the test results in the images above. We know of no other manufacturer willing to publish their results.
⊙ The active ingredient in our BUGTech™ fabric is permethrin, which is used at the ultra low dosage of 500ppm. Permethrin is a man-made version of a natural insect repellent found in certain Chrysanthemum plants. BUGTech™ utilises a proprietary permethrin formula to provide effective, odourless insect defence.
⊙ BUGTech™ is effective against most biting insects. The formula which we apply to give BUGTech™ its anti-insect properties should also give protection against bites from a host of insects including mosquitoes, ticks, midges, bed bugs, fleas, and ants. This is according to the makers of the formula which gives BUGTech™ the anti-insect finish. Note that we have only tested BUGTech™ for use against mosquitoes.
⊙ The wicking effect of many anti-insect clothing brands is retarded by the addition of anti-insect finish. This traps heat and can be very uncomfortable. In developing BUGTech™, we wanted to ensure our clients got the technical benefits of our highly-successful SAFARITech fabric with added invaluable insect defence. We have tested and compared BUGTech™ and SAFARITech and concluded that the wicking has not been affected by the anti-insect treatment of our BUGTech™ garments.
⊙ Biting flies (such as the tsetse fly): We make no claim that BUGTech™ will work against tsetse flies and other biting flies. In our experience - and after many field tests in tsetse and biting fly areas - Bushman is the best product when it comes to deterring biting flies, but we do not claim that it gives 100% protection (as nothing we know of is able to do that). When in tsetse fly areas, apply Bushman frequently and generously. Shop for Bushman by going to: Accessories - Insect Repellents.
⊙ BUGTech™ lasts approximately 20 washes. Note that, for any anti-insect finish on a garment, you should always back up the garment with a good insect repellent. It is worth noting too that the tight weave of our BUGTech™ (and SAFARITech fabric) has been shown to also offer a measure of protection against mosquitoes.
If you have any questions regarding BUGTech™ and the development of the fabric, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Product note:
• Please note that the BUGTech+™ water repellent leg sections (sold separately on our site) are not compatible with these trousers.
Barbara Faha
14 Aug 2023
I LOVE these pants. I would describe the fabric as 'delicious', so soft
world traveller
16 Jun 2023
l love these pants. They are very lightweight , yet not sheer at all. The elastic waist guarantees a comfortable fit; and love that it is available in two inseam lengths.
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