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hoofers_andy
Jan 4, 2004, 10:20 PM
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can anyone recommend a good, durable type of pants for climbing in?
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up to this point i have been mostly wearing canvas carhartts, which definately are durable, but aren't too easy to move in; normal windpants and sweatpants are easier to move in, but just can't handle close encounters with sharp rock... i would perfer to climb in shorts all the time, but that's just not possible in wisconsin.
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racoon
Jan 4, 2004, 10:40 PM
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military combat pants.
durable & allow freedom of motion
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climbingurlie
Jan 4, 2004, 10:45 PM
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I use loose pants that can be zipped off at the knee so you can climb in shorts or pants, depending on what you want. I use these kind of pants for outdoor and indoor climbing. I can do everything in them as pants as I could with plain old shorts. Depending on what brand you get, they are pretty darn durable. I've done a good bit of outdoor climbing in them and a few butt slides on the hike down, and there isn't an inch on them that looks close to developing holes.
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I have been climbing in Patagonia pants for a while now, and have found them to be super durable and easy to move in. They're a little on the pricy side though. The Firetrail pants are canvas w/ double knees. I've had em for almost 2 years and they're just now starting to show some signs of wear.
Jimmy
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enzo
Jan 4, 2004, 10:51 PM
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pajama pants... hands down best
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nextclimb
Jan 5, 2004, 12:34 AM
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:oops:
I wear zip-offs as well. Just this week went through the seat of my favorite pair. The issue is not butt slides but, it seems like most of my belays (particularly after leading) are in sitting positions.
#1 Any pants made specifically for climbing or even not specifically for climbing that wear like iron?
#2 Also, more frequently than I would like, hook my zipped-off shorts with my cams after crouching to set pro. Longer pants maybe? Any climbing shorts that address this problem?
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krestkid
Jan 5, 2004, 12:35 AM
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I just bought a pair of Nike ACG pants...only climbed indoors with them and they are great!
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slacklinejoe
Jan 5, 2004, 1:35 AM
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In reply to: military combat pants. durable & allow freedom of motion
Agreed. Not only are they extremely durable and comfortable, the cuffs have tie offs to keep them out of the way and they can be found pretty cheap. I pay about $25 shipped for a pair.
I always go with black, that way I can use them as semi-dress pants for work and not even bother to change if I go slacklining or climbing after work. Most people never notice the cargo pockets or assume it's just "stylish" and just assume they are black dockers or something until you tie the pant leg cuffs.
Double layered knees and crotch, plus being cheap - what's not to love.
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coldclimb
Jan 5, 2004, 6:58 AM
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I love my black jeans. Can't stain, if they get dirty it comes right off, and only the toughest of scrapes or burns will damage them. It's pretty much all I wear. :)
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tonyeatworld
Jan 5, 2004, 8:30 AM
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I climb in a pair of pants made by Arbor wear. They are super comfortable and very durable. On top of that they come in a 36"inseam length which is nice for us tall people.
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overlord
Jan 5, 2004, 12:59 PM
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most pants designed for climbing fit under a harness and alow you to move. some pranas dont fit under a harness though, theyre too baggy.
as fo durability, look for reinforced knees. the rule is mostly the more $$$ you pay the more durability you get.
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thun
Jan 5, 2004, 2:33 PM
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prana may get alot of heat (i'm not quite sure why), but if you can find a pair on sale, they're worth it. they make a more durable looking pair than i own (no need for the heavy pants here in texas), so i'm not sure how they hold up in that department. mine, however, hold up just fine.
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Jan 8, 2004, 8:16 PM
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I agree, I have a pair of prana that I climb in regularly. They are tough, however I have had them a year and after many lunches at the crag the seat finally produced a hole. I also have a pair of Gramicci nylon pants I climb in during the summer. They are pretty good as well.
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Jan 8, 2004, 8:37 PM
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I'll make some assumptions: 1) you're a poor student so you want cheap and 2) you climb mostly in Wisconsin, so you're not doing lots of long routes. If that's right, I'd go with Gramiccis: they're thick cotton, give good flexibility and you can get 'em for like $35 or so.
If you want a step up or if you're doing longer routes, drop $50-$55 and get a pair of Prana Titans (I thinks that's the name). Anyway, it's the Prana pants with the velcro at the knee so you can expose yer feet (by vecro'ing up the cuff to just below the knee) and the velcro guidepocket at the hip, opening just below the harness leg loop to stash a powerbar and topo. Nice features.
If you can drop the (serious) coin, or you can pro deal 'em, get a pair of the Patagonia Talus pants.
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Jan 8, 2004, 8:42 PM
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just find some comfortable ones and buy lots of them
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Jan 8, 2004, 8:55 PM
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Jan 8, 2004, 8:57 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: military combat pants. durable & allow freedom of motion Agreed. Not only are they extremely durable and comfortable, the cuffs have tie offs to keep them out of the way and they can be found pretty cheap. I pay about $25 shipped for a pair. I always go with black, that way I can use them as semi-dress pants for work and not even bother to change if I go slacklining or climbing after work. Most people never notice the cargo pockets or assume it's just "stylish" and just assume they are black dockers or something until you tie the pant leg cuffs. Double layered knees and crotch, plus being cheap - what's not to love.
I'm behind the army pants as well. As good as, if not better than $60-$150 climbing specific trousers.
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epic_ed
Jan 8, 2004, 9:14 PM
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Pants? You guys wear pants?
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climbersoze
Jan 8, 2004, 9:37 PM
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In reply to: Cooler weather: Gramicci Mountain Jeans Warmer weather: Gramicci nylon pants Inbetween or gym: Prana Titan or regular Gramicci cotton pants
Gramicci's are the way to go, IMO. I have a pair of cotton climbing pants and if it gets too cold, I where long underwear or TNF or REI stretch fleece pants underneath...
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virginiapine
Jan 8, 2004, 9:56 PM
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I've spent a lot of time in the mountains over the past 15 years in a pair of red Chouinard Rockbottoms (my wife hates the color but I got them on sale at a massive discount back in the day). I see that Black Diamond still sells some pants of the same name (for $88!). Seem pretty durable after all this time but they're too warm for summer climbing except at altitude (so they haven't spent much time inside OW's or chimneys)...
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craggincragin
Jan 9, 2004, 1:47 AM
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L.L. Bean Timberledge Zip-Off pants...comfy and flexible for everything from bouldering to ice, and they zip off into shorts for a refreshing swim after a hard day's craggin' 8)
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barefooter
Jan 9, 2004, 2:13 AM
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Ever heard of an Army Navy Store?
You can find all types of bitchin pants and stuff from the U.S. or other countries, plus you'll end up with 5 or 6 pairs for the price of one stupid pair of patagoonia's or prana's. And if you get to hot you don't mind cutting off the legs to get a little more comfortable.
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davidji
Jan 9, 2004, 2:14 AM
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In reply to: I'm behind the army pants as well. As good as, if not better than $60-$150 climbing specific trousers.
What are they made of? URL?
Thanks,
David
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mrme
Jan 9, 2004, 2:43 AM
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outdoor research
spandura
enough said
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from_the_gym
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I am going to third...or fourth the military BDU pants. (battle dress uniform) I suggest trying both the summer pants and the winter pants. I have never needed the winter pants, but then again I live in AZ. So the winter BDU pants would probably be around perfect for you.
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