Things You'll Need:
- Desert Hiking Pants
- Outdoor Magazines
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Step 1
Thumb through a couple of reputable outdoor magazines for articles and reviews on equipment purchases to find out the most recommended models and manufacturers of outerwear. If there is a particular product which interests you and you can't find a review, call the manufacturer and ask if the product has been reviewed in an outdoor magazine.
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Step 2
Check the fabric for durability. You want something which will withstand the occasional stab or scratch of cactus needles.
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Step 3
Look for a fabric which is lightweight and breathable.
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Step 4
Choose a light color of pant which will reflect the sun.
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Step 5
Make sure the pants fit loosely to allow for ventilation and layering over shorts.
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Step 6
Considering buying pants with legs which zip off and convert to shorts. This will give you more flexibility when you lope along terrain which fluctuates between barren and thorny.
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Step 7
Make sure the zippers are covered with hems or folds so that your legs aren't fried or scratched by the zippers.
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Step 8
Look for pockets which are still accessible with your backpack on.
