These are very well made comfortable pants. I am using them for hiking, where the tie-strings on the end of the legs really help keep out dirt and stones from the tops of my boots.  They are great fair-weather pants, but of course for wet weather you'll need rain-resistant fabric like Gore-Tex.  I took 2 pairs with me to India because I needed something hard-wearing yet comfortable for a wide range of conditions (inside of aircraft, outside in blazing hot sun, inside hotel, etc.) and these were absolutely perfect. They are heavy enough to deter most mosquitos and trap cool air next to my legs when I'm out and about in the heat of the day. The various button-down pockets are essential for securing my possessions against inquisitive fingers and there is somewhere for everything - passport, wallet, small torch, dental floss, etc.  For multi-purpose wear these are ideal pants. I wear them with a military-style cinch belt and the combination is exceedingly practical and comfortable.