Cheap, effective climbing pants?

prana zions last me around a year or so ... thats around 200+ days outdoors climbing ... around the same as any other decent light softshell pants

if i can convince my favorite climbing partner to break out her sewing machine ... and with some seam grip and patches i can probably get another 100+ days out of em

ive got several pairs of em ... the reason why i buy em is because they fit me well ... and the thigh pocket is the best ive seen for folks who actually use it constantly on a climb

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I wear cotton slacks a bunch for work, when they got too worn for work, I retire them to being climbing pants.

Prana Zions here too. I thought they'd wear out pretty quickly, but they're holding up very well. I haven't found anything more comfortable, so to me, the price tag is worth it.

My go to pants are a pair of kuhl renegades. Stretchy, cool, and they have several small zipper thigh pockets that work as vents and don't add bulk. Also the most comfortable pair of pants I own. I've worn them backpacking, hiking and climbing for over 2 years with one pinhole from wear just starting now. Perk they're almost always on clearance somewhere.

Any suggestions for lightweight or midweight nylon pants with double-knees? I really like my dead bird ramparts but I'd like something cheaper and thicker for granite chimneys

benkraft wrote:Any suggestions for lightweight or midweight nylon pants with double-knees? I really like my dead bird ramparts but I'd like something cheaper and thicker for granite chimneys

johnnymuir wrote:What are those pants called 20kN? Theyre so awful I might just have to have them.

Gunkiemike wrote: See the knees on those baseball pants I linked?

I actually think those pants are fantastic looking. They look like the Rab torque pants.

You can get the Zipravs in solid earthtones on Amazon for $78. Pretty sure they'd wear like a cross between softshells and skinny jeans. Totally not worth it.

highaltitudeflatulentexpulsion wrote:You can get the Zipravs in solid earthtones on Amazon for $78. Pretty sure they'd wear like a cross between softshells and skinny jeans. Totally not worth it.

What about the ladies? I could use some suggestions! Especially brands/styles that fit smaller people...

Carhartt or knock off Tractor Supply brand work pants. Beefy, plenty of room, and tough as nails. Climbed hard trad, hard sport, and mediocre boulders in then. That's all I wear if it's not shorts weather. For something a little lighter, the twill is really nice. Sierra Trading Post usually has them for a decent price

Lis Cordner wrote:What about the ladies? I could use some suggestions! Especially brands/styles that fit smaller people...

stoic overhang pants are super solid. I really like them. I have two pairs and they seem durable. I don't own any of the zion pants but the material does seem similar. If you look on steep and cheap they are always on there for about 50 bucks.

Scrub pants are the best. $10 a pair. light. breathable. Who caould ask for anything more?

Here you go:
Stretch Zion for $45

Lis Cordner wrote:What about the ladies? I could use some suggestions! Especially brands/styles that fit smaller people...

20 kN wrote: They are killer.

Rob Bailey wrote:Scrub pants are the best. $10 a pair. light. breathable. Who caould ask for anything more?