When deciding on pants for course, emphasis should be on comfort and their ability to dry quickly. Cotton and denim are Not acceptable. You will be traveling in all types on conditions and ideal pants are those with pockets, looser fit to fit over long johns or to roll up easily and any quick dry material similar to an athletic pant. Common on course are pants with legs which zip off into shorts. These pants are fine, but avoid heavy khakis which take longer to dry. The light weight material should also be breathable.