Over the years I have acquired 1 adventure travel pants, 3 shorts and 1 Cubed Jacket. I am male, 5ft 9ins. 175lbs and buy Medium.
This is how I use them:
1. AT Pants- airplane travel - especially international. Pockets are large enough to hold my neck pouch which has Passport, money, etc so after I have been thru security I am able to put all my important documents in the pouch in a trouser pocket. Much more secure than putting them in carry on and then an overhead bin. I go around the world twice a year biz class and so lie down and sleep in them. I usually loosen my trouser belt to improve ventilation. The pouch stays in my trouser pocket until I reach my destination. I had a pickpocket in Barcelona on Las Ramblas make a half hearted to rob me but I felt the tug as he tried to undo the side pocket flap - I screamed and he rapidly left. :-))
2. Cubed Jacket. I am surprised much I use this. I live in Boulder, CO, USA and use it for running errands around town, dinners, biz meetings. Continues to look pristine in spite of moderate use. Also use it for air travel. Very comfortable when paired with a Columbia Tamiami fishing shirt for air travel. Have not had to use it yet to off load overweight carry ons but I estimate it could hold at least 10lbs weight wise. Have worn it in Thailand rain storms - 90F - but it was too heavy/ not breathable enough to be comfortable to wear for more than a few mins. I put it in a ziplock bag when traveling and not wearing it. Does not crease.
3. Adventure shorts. In Thailand I can buy high end brand name shorts with zippers, etc for under $10. The problem is that the pickpockets know them better than the purchasers. The Adventure Shorts are fabulous. Comfortable, cool, and enough room to hold multiple phones, money, etc. I used to use a waist pouch/ plastic neck pouch for valuables but no longer need them. I also wear them almost every day during the Colorado summer
In summary I am very happy.
Hi Malcolm... glad you're a fan of the clothes and congratulations on stopping a pick-pocket in Barcelona. Las Ramblas is famous for its pick-pockets and we're thrilled to have been there to make their job harder. Enjoy your secure pockets for many years to come and continued safe travels!!