Let’s start by addressing what might be an existing philosophy for some: Zip-off cargo pants used to be a complete non-starter. You may have in mind the khaki joints one could easily find at Kohl’s, but today’s convertible cargo pants are on a whole ‘nother level.
Thanks in large part to the recent gorpcore movement, the pants-and-shorts combo has gotten a serious upgrade. What was once a serious fashion faux pas has been made legitimately cool and requires you to sacrifice nothing stylistically when it comes to utility. This distinct category of pants may come particularly handy in spring, when one day alone might see you in 45- and 50-degree weather.
