I purchased these pants for a vacation to Morocco which I have not take yet.1 week left to wait. However, I am a fan of zip-of legs for travel pants as it cuts down on the need to bring shorts. As per my usual purchase, I put a couple of extra zip-pockets in the legs. It has several pockets, but you can always use another one (or two, or especially hidden from pickpockets).PRO: Light weight, should be easy to hand wash and dry overnight on a make-shift close line in the desert. Slightly stretchaSee full review