i bring/wear the thin nylon zip off pants. that way i have pants/shorts at a moments change. they are thin enough and light enough i usually wear them as pants all the time. that way i dont get sunburn/bugs/scratches from plants. for portages, i usually tuck the bottoms inside my neoprene socks. helps avoid the tick problem and also keeps me from walking on the heels of my pants and tripping.

i also bring a set of under armor leggings for under warmth if the need arises on my june trips.