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I’m I the only man on earth with a 30” inseam ?
Sitka’s are 32”. Kuiu’s are 34”
Anyone make short people pants ?

NO Unlined wool are easy to alter if you find some you like. Anything with membrane liners (like gortex) are a pain in the ass. Find a good alterations shop. Gaiters can help control excess length.

It’s easier to make them shorter than make them longer!

If your not up to hemming the seem , most dry cleaners will do the basic alterations for a few bucks.

Just pull 'em up, and buckle the belt under yer tiddies...

IIRC, the Prana Zion has numerous inseam options - perhaps not as rugged/windproof as you seek but it's an option.
OTOH, a 30" inseam using a 32" offering while wearing boots should not be an issue.

Johnson Woolen Mills spruce green or Adirondack plaid wool pants were very popular in New England when I was a kid. You can buy them in excellent or better condition on eBay for a lot less than Johnson's suggested retail price. I don't wear them very often because they are a burr magnet and I hate to pick burrs.

I'm 5' !0" and have a 29" inseam. They call me stumpy legs.

Similarly inseam challenged. I went with some lightweight Merano wool ones from Firstlight - They have a light amount of elastic in the cuffs and have worked out great on several hunts in a variety of conditions from Idaho to Newfoundland (with a fair amount of Kentucky in the middle).

https://www.firstlite.com/obsidian-pant-outerwear-bottoms.html

Other than my 20 year old Cabelas stuff, the best hunting outerwear I own. Very pleased with them.

Others have mentioned it, but 2" extra cuff shouldn't be an issue. It'll help keep dirt and whatever else from getting into your boots. If it is wet out and you're like me and hate the pant cuff being wet or dragging on the ground gaitors work wonders.

If it does bother you, a decent tailor could fix them up quickly and for little money.

I've got a 34 to 36 inch inseam (depending on brand, as they vary) but when I have a too long inseamed pant I roll the cuff and throw some gaitors on. Never had an issue.

Truth be known I really need a 29” inseam.
And yes everything I buy except jeans usually requires hemming.
However you are limited on how much you can shorten tapered leg pants without having some serious bell bottoms , and forget any knee patches or pads being in the right place !

Do what Townsend Whelen suggests with hunting pants. Cut them off at mid calf. They won't impede your trekking through the briars that way. You'll look kind of strange but who cares?

I can't buy any kind of pants without getting them shortened. So over the years I've located some good, professional tailors. My current one is retiring but his daughter is taking over and she's as good as him, ( he taught her).

Does your Talley Wacker drag the ground? 😎

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My favorites are the Mammut Runbold, Stretchy nylon, very tough, 3 zippered pocket + map pocket. The length is described as 'normal' but is actually adjustable via a elastic drawstring cuff adjustment. I wear a 34-30 and have had the cuff over my knees and snugged down to the base of my laces. These are easily the best GP outdoor pants I have ever owned and so far are indestructible despite my best effort to destroy them. My last pair cost $120.00 ordered direct from Mammut USA.


mike r

There's a big mouthed stupid sonafabitch that shows up every now and again that goes by "big stick". You might PM him, even though I'm sure his inseam is around 24"-26".....

Hope this helps!!!

LMAO.............24" is being generous, bro.

Uncle Johnny, I'm sorry, I couldn't help it!!!! Haha

I found some of the wrangler outdoor pants for my daughter that came in 29x30.