Horny Toad Postman Pants

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Perhaps it’s an holdover from earlier generations, but we at Gearzilla have a hard time with those who wear sweat pants on airplanes (even in the world of the oxymoronic “fashion sweats”). We don’t carry this to the logical extreme of wearing a three-piece suit for an hours-long flight, but a bit of respectability can go a long way, which is why we’re thrilled to discover the Horny Toad’s Postman pants.  At first glance, they look like a pair of traditional suit pants (which, we argue, is a good thing), with a slightly heathered twill that’s smooth to the touch and can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.  But our inner gear geek is sated by the poly/cotton stretch fabric that provides all kinds of comfort, from continental globe-hopping to wandering the city streets of a far-flung metropolis for several days without evidence of wear or wrinkles.  Ultra-deep buttoned hand pockets (one with a pocket inside a pocket) are supplemented with a snap cell phone pocket on the right leg. The back pockets are also button-secured, and while one tester thought the buttons on the side pockets (and that pocket within a pocket) were over-thought details, those weary of pickpockets may appreciate the added security. The fabric thickness makes these pants warm on hot, humid days, but traveling throughout spring and fall just got more comfortably stylish.