Having Zip off zippers added?

[jtivat]

Has anyone had this done? I used to do deep shipwreck diving in the Great Lakes very deep and cold. I have some thermals for under my Dry suit that are very very warm (Fourth Element Arctics). I have worn the top hunting for many years as a mid-layer. Once I forgot my wool coat in 8F and still sat for two hours before getting chilly with just it and a base layer. I have not used the bottoms much as they would be a pain to take on and off and are too warm to walk in.

In my search for long inseam zip offs I got to thinking maybe I could have zips added to these. Would a local tailor do this or is there a specialty shop I can send them to?

Thanks

 

[jtivat]

No has done this?

 

[AttackMode]

A local tailor should have no problem getting this done for you. I'm in the process of getting this done myself.

 

[EdP]

Check with local dry cleaners. Sometimes they have folks that will do that kind of work.

 

[bpurtz]

Have you looked at Northern Playground Ziplongs?

The Long Ziplongs

A completely normal pair of long-johns with a few magical traits: It can be taken off without removing your shoes and pants. Also available in a 3/4 length here.

www.northernplayground.no

They used to be available on Amazon, but looks like they aren't any longer...
I had Kuiu and didn't like the low ride fit - the Northern Playground fit well and are warm.
Looks like Icebreaker and Kings have some Zipoff options too.

I'd be hesitant to modify something that might ruin them if they didn't turn out like you hoped.

 

[jtivat]

A local tailor should have no problem getting this done for you. I'm in the process of getting this done myself.

Any idea what zipper they are using?

 

[Scrappy]

I had a local tailor add a zipper to a quilt. I picked up the zipper at hobby lobby.

With that said I think you would ruin a pair of pants due to not having the extra material to cover the Zipper so the cold won't get through the zipper.

 

[AttackMode]

Any idea what zipper they are using?

I bought them myself from https://www.wawak.com/ They have pretty much whatever you're looking for. I went with #3 coil for side zips.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I did it years ago with both zippers and Velcro. The backig on the zippers bothered my legs. Most factory zip offs have a flap of fabric behind the zipper to avoid irritation. The Velcro worked but it got clogged with fuzz after a few washes and it reduces the circumference of the pants leg enough that it would pop open when I squatted sometimes. Sample of one but I wouldn’t do it again. I do like my kuiu zip offs and wear longer socks to cover my calves.

 

[Htm84]

There’s this thread about doing it in the DIY section.

Zip off themal bottoms

After using the zip-off bottoms it's hard to go back. Had a pair of SKRE merino wool heavy weight bottoms and wanted to the the convenance of quickly taking them off or putting them on. Materials needed-- 2 size#5 coil zippers 46" $4 each 4 zipper stops .10 each 2 wide strips of Velcro $5...

www.rokslide.com