I love these pants. After getting and wearing the black pair for several wearings and washings I ordered them in olive. They fit perfect, medium for a 5'6" 136# woman. I especially like the stretch band at the waist, it's wide enough to roll all the way up when it's cold out and can be rolled down at other times. Yes, lots of storage pockets and the side pockets are deep enough for stuff and hands too.