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Talk About Versatility

By Kristina Grish

This fall's convertible products—from clothes to shoes to gear—let you make quick changes in a snap (or a zip or a buckle). Here are some of our favorite finds.

1. Bag It For outdoor enthusiasts, the 3-in-1 Zip-Off Pant is a blessing in disguise. Cargo pants convert into short and capri lengths—and once separated, the bottoms of the pants zip together to make a tote. By Timberland ($81).

2. Vested Interest Zip off the sleeves and the water-resistant Convertible Quilt Jacket turns into a vest. By Nike ACG ($130).

3. Slide on In Remove the rear Velcro strap from the Convertible Sandal and the shoe morphs from a lightweight all-terrain scrambler to a casual slide. The super-sticky sole offers plenty of traction in either style. By Merrell ($60).

4. We've Got Your Back You can use the big Cross Terrain luggage case for longer trips (the wheels make any move easy) and the handy daypack for shorter trips around town or across campus. The daypack slides in and out of a pocket on the front of the main bag, then locks into place with compression straps. By Eagle Creek ($300).

Photographs by Jens Mortensen

Where to find it: Eagle Creek: 800-874-9925, www.eaglecreek.com; Merrell: 888-637-7001, www.merrellboot.com; Nike ACG: NikeTown locations nationwide, 800-344-6453, www.nike.com; Timberland: 800-445-5545, www.timberland.com.

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