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Why Mens Cotton Drawstring Pants Are A Better Option For Backpackers

Saturday, March 8, 2014

By Jaclyn Hurley


You've saved up, bought your ticket and have studied the guide book for ideas on where to go. Now you just need to decide what to pack in your brand-new backpack. If this is your first backpacking trip, you'll probably be tempted to pack a pair or two of jeans. This is not a good idea, though. You'll be much better off investing in some mens cotton drawstring pants.

There are different types of pants that come with drawstrings. The most common are wide and loose, sometimes with pockets and sometimes without. They can be made of a thin fabric in a color such as plain white or they can be colorfully ethnic in design. Another type is more fitted and look almost like cargo pants or jeans. They're usually made of a thicker, stronger fabric too.

One of the major advantages that light cotton trousers has is that they won't take up too much space in your backpack. You can simply fold them up into a small bundle that can even fit into a side pocket. Jeans, in contrast, are bulky and can easily take up half the space in your luggage. They also add quite a bit of weight to the pack.

Jeans also take forever to dry. You may get caught in the rain or you may decide that your clothes are filthy and need a wash, which means that you'll have wet clothes every once in a while. You want these to dry within a few hours so that you won't have to carry around damp clothing when you hit the road again. Light cotton garments dry in no time.

You don't want to walk around in damp trousers because this can cause painful chafing. This is also why jeans are a bad idea if you're backpacking in a hot and humid climate. You'll be sweating quite a lot and your jeans will never really feel dry. Light and loose-fitting pants are cool and comfortable and they won't chafe your skin.

Jeans are certainly versatile but if you choose your drawstring pants wisely, you'll be able to wear them anytime, anywhere. The slightly tailored type is the easiest to dress up and they're also strong enough to wear when you're trekking through the wilderness or trying adventure sports. However, the loose type can look stylishly smart-casual with the right shirt too and you can sleep in them as well.

You may find that an unexpected advantage of the drawstrings is that they're adjustable. Most backpackers lose some weight during their trip. This is usually because of a combination of more exercise, different foods and the odd bout of traveler's diarrhea. While you'll soon find that your jeans need a belt to keep them from falling down, drawstrings can simply be pulled tighter.

Many clothing stores stock the loose-fitting pajama-type of drawstring pants and you'll also be able to find them on the road in towns frequented by tourists, especially in areas with a tropical climate. The more fitted variety is usually easier to find at outdoor specialist stores. However, with many online stores selling either type, your perfect backpacking wardrobe is only a few clicks away.




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