I LOVE these pants. They are incredibly comfy and fit very well. However, if you are an archaeologist looking for new work pants, I’d say they’re perfect for Phase II or III. I do not think they’d survive a Phase I, especially in the SE USA. The only other complaint (and the first and only time I think I’ve ever had to complain about this) is that they’re a tad short - like cropped (I might have ordered the wrong size though). It’s fine if you wear Muks, Danners or other tall boots but if you’re a low ankle kinda person, maybe get a long.
I have been wearing these on the Phase III I’m currently working at in south FL and I find them to be breathable, comfortable and stylish (which doesn’t mean anything but I had to mention it). May update if I can later as summer approaches and/or I get sent on remote Phase I surveys.