Thanks for all the ideas. And especially to Thorn--I've been using the gaitors to protect the bottom half of my pants and it really works well for me. I actually fold the pants up at mid-calf, wrap the gaitor around the leg and velcro to close. It's very easy to get in-and-out quickly and the pants aren't badly wrinkled. I've been using them on those occasion that I actually want to look decent when I arrive somewhere and don't think I'll have the time or the place to change clothes. And as a bonus--since the weather has been so bitter, it's provided one additional layer against the wind.