A real adventurer should have at least one pair of zip-off trousers, right? Function over fashion, but zip-off trousers are popular nowadays. And your legs will be too, because two simple zip movements is all you need to convert these trousers into shorts.
Zip-off trousers are therefore long trousers and shorts at the same time, and that not only comes in handy in variable weather conditions, they also save you a lot of space when weight and volume are important, like in your trekking backpack. They can be fast drying, water repellent, and even UV-resistant. And we have models for men and women.