Best Pants to Climb In?
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For the sake of argument, I've found Prana pants lacking in the QC/durability department. I've had several that were OK but not great, and then my last pair had huge holes after two washes and minimal wear. I called them up and they basically said "you're out of luck." I can't see spending money on their stuff when there are companies like Mountain Hardwear and Patagonia in the same price range that'll stand behind their products. I've also found blurr to make some kick-ass climbing pants; they're worth looking into. |
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NHornick wrote:For the sake of argument, I've found Prana pants lacking in the QC/durability department. I've had several that were OK but not great, and then my last pair had huge holes after two washes and minimal wear. I called them up and they basically said "you're out of luck." I can't see spending money on their stuff when there are companies like Mountain Hardwear and Patagonia in the same price range that'll stand behind their products. I've also found blurr to make some kick-ass climbing pants; they're worth looking into.That's really unfortunate. I have two pairs (as well as a pair of the shorts) and love them, but if they can't keep up QC and won't stand behind their product, I may have to take my money elsewhere when the pairs I have finally give up. |
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Some great ideas have been made |
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What do y'all find are the burliest jeans with some lycra and a gussetted crotch? i love climbing in thrift-store jeans but they don't last long, and the really good ones (sevens) are too expensive to thrash. I haven't found the Grail here yet but maybe the crowd can source me some wisdom. |
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Best pair of pants I have ever climbed in: the old Patagonia Hemp jeans. They don't make them anymore but I am still nursing a pair that is 15 years old. Off-width, Rifle, brew pub, cruiser bike rides, 7 months in Central/South America- really thin in the seat and knees now but way too good to be given up. Hopefully they will make them again someday. I have not found a worthy substitute. I will probably be sporting them at the crag this weekend. |
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davedad wrote:Best pair of pants I have ever climbed in: the old Patagonia Hemp jeans. They don't make them anymore but I am still nursing a pair that is 15 years old. Off-width, Rifle, brew pub, cruiser bike rides, 7 months in Central/South America- really thin in the seat and knees now but way too good to be given up. Hopefully they will make them again someday. I have not found a worthy substitute. I will probably be sporting them at the crag this weekend.HMmmm... Patagonia Hemp Overstone pants? patagonia.com/us/product/me… |
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Obviously these are the greatest Pants ever to climb in. And they come in Artichoke! |
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Pants will be a massive personal pref. I struggle to get behind any pants that have no stretch in them (jeans baffle me). I've been through a fair number of pants over the years and here are my favorites |
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Kai Larson wrote:Prana stretch zion+1 |
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Has anyone mentioned prana stretch zion? |
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+1 on Prana Zion. they are awesome. |
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I've been climbing in the same zion pants for a year, put them through hell, and they have held up fine. Initially there was some fuzzing up on the thighs that worried me, but that stopped and they are holding up well. I am always amazed at how well they clean up, they'll be seriously stained looking at the end of a long weekend, but after a wash they look great. |
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Kühl makes a good pant |
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Prana stretch zion for anything vert/over vert. low grade chimneys/wide..... blue jeans/carhartt double knee pants..... any slab I know I may fall on...... jeans or carhartt double knees.... |
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Kai Larson wrote:Prana stretch zionI'll have to second the Prana streth zion pants (and shorts). I have a few pairs and love them. I also like the Mountain Hardwear piero pants and shorts because they're just a tad bit thicker material. Both handle the wear and tear of climbing and both are gusseted and have lots of stretch |
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I really like the Millet Battle Pant, though it looks like it is discontinued now.... Very comfortable, light, and room to move. So far they also seem durable. |