Women's trad pants with large pockets

I am having hard time finding women's climbing pants with big side pockets... specifically something with a thigh pocket that fits a large phone (>6" screen size). Any suggestions? TIA.

Cheedam,

I’ll probably go to my grave complaining about women’s climbing pant options. I have a smaller phone, but the best pockets I’ve found are on the:

(1) arcteryx gamma lt: three big zipped pockets, but only lasted one season and therefore not worth shelling out the extra cash for, in my opinion

(2) patagonia simul alpine: 4 big zipped pockets including two side pockets, heavier weight, no longer made but it looks like the altvia might be the intended replacement?

(3) OR ferrosi: one adequate side pocket, two very deep front pocket, one inexplicably zipped back pocket, can find on sale for a decent price

(4) u craft x lite pants: deep zippered side pocket, deep front pockets, awesome colors and fit, inexpensive. Maybe not durable enough for a lot of multi pitch trad climbing.

good luck finding something that works for you!

My favorite multi-pitch climbing pants with ALL zippered pockets, including thigh pockets for phones are:

Athleta Headlands Hybrid Cargo Tights — not specifically made for climbing but I’m an aggressive pants shredder and they’re surviving pretty decently so far. Six zippered pockets; 2 side, 2 back, 2 thigh.

Patagonia Altvia Alpine — I just got this and I love it. Super comfortable and lightweight. Four zippered pockets, 2 side, 1 back, 1 thigh.

Idk how many inches my phone is but it’s an iPhone 13 Pro and it fits into the thigh pocket of both these; anything bigger though won’t fit. Phone fitting into thigh pocket is also one my requirements for owning pants. 

Olivia Chandrasekhar wrote:

I’ll probably go to my grave complaining about women’s climbing pant options. 

This and women’s pants in general. 

+1 Patagonia Altvia Alpine. I can fit my 13 pro max in the front pocket

J S wrote:

+1 Patagonia Altvia Alpine. I can fit my 13 pro max in the front pocket

How about the thigh (leg) pocket? (Unless you meant that already). I have the Patagonia simul alpine pants, and while it fits in the front pockets it doesn't in the leg pocket (which is where I need the phone in for climbing). Thanks for the help! 

Olivia Chandrasekhar wrote:

Cheedam,

I’ll probably go to my grave complaining about women’s climbing pant options. I have a smaller phone, but the best pockets I’ve found are on the:

(1) arcteryx gamma lt: three big zipped pockets, but only lasted one season and therefore not worth shelling out the extra cash for, in my opinion

(2) patagonia simul alpine: 4 big zipped pockets including two side pockets, heavier weight, no longer made but it looks like the altvia might be the intended replacement?

(3) OR ferrosi: one adequate side pocket, two very deep front pocket, one inexplicably zipped back pocket, can find on sale for a decent price

(4) u craft x lite pants: deep zippered side pocket, deep front pockets, awesome colors and fit, inexpensive. Maybe not durable enough for a lot of multi pitch trad climbing.

good luck finding something that works for you!

Thanks so much for this! I'll definitely check #3  & #4 . I already have the simul alpine and I actually really like them but the phone doesn't fit on the leg pocket. Maybe altvia made it bigger!

Cheedem wrote:

How about the thigh (leg) pocket? (Unless you meant that already). I have the Patagonia simul alpine pants, and while it fits in the front pockets it doesn't in the leg pocket (which is where I need the phone in for climbing). Thanks for the help! 

Sorry for misunderstanding. The leg pocket is definitely smaller. Pro max doesn’t fit but I’ve climbed in these with a smaller phone no problem ( iPhone SE)

The secret is to buy men’s pants!
Prana Zion Pant. Regular or slim fit options. The thigh pocket JUST fits a 6” phone vertically, but you won’t be whipping it in out real fast like.

Walmart stretchy men’s cargo pants. I think they are typically Wranglers.  Cotton and poly options.

Damzelfly.com/shop

ever wanted to pee while wearing a harness? And big pockets