I have to say that these are the best pants I have ever owned. I have yet to take them out on an adventure but I have used them around town and around the house. They fit great not to big not to small. I usally wear a 36 and so I ordered a 36. They are a bit snug around the waist but I think the 38 would be to big. I bought them for my trip to Bolivia. So we will just have to see how they do there but I'm sure they will be great. It is for sure worth the money. Buy it and jsut don't tell your wife how much they were untill 3-4 years when you still have them and they are sttill in perfect condition, Because they will last that long from the looks of them.