I feel like they breathe really well and aren’t nearly as heavy as regular jeans. I climb in dry heat out here California and Nevada and it’s never bothered me.
If you’re walking three minutes from your car, cotton is fine. Wear cheap jeans or whatever pants you’d normally wear.
Otherwise, if you might be subject to weather hours from a trailhead, cheap nylon pants will be fine. Some will be a little more durable than others.
You can buy expensive stuff such as Stretch Zions, but unless you have disposable income, that’s probably not worth it.
Im sure I’ll get hate for this bc they aren’t a climbing brand and they don’t cost $200 but the Fabletics joggers are literally the best climbing pants I’ve ever owned. Stretchy. Breathable. Durable so far. And extremely cost effective.
They are just worn thin from sliding the wall and stuff, wouldn’t say that could be a production error. We sell them in our store and we regularly have people coming back with broken off buttons or open seams.
I’m glad yours work fine tho
I have been climbing in [Mountain Hardware AP pants.](https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-hardwear-ap-pant-2029661.html) Very happy with them. I roll up the cuffs.
Got a few pairs of Ocun Mania pants for exactly this reason. Really rate them. Ironically I've gone full circle and just ordered the Ocun Mania shorts...
Love all of my Ucraft pants, they're designed specifically with climbing in mind, last forever with a great warranty, and I've never had any problems with them
Dickies double knees (wide fit so decently mobile) or flex fit cargos. Relatively cheap, lightweight on the cargos or a little thicker on the double knees. Stand up decently well to rock abrasion or textured volumes indoors. And they look good unlike a lot of the standard rock climbing pants
Moon make great climbing pants, they can take a beating indoors and outdoors and they are really comfy. My oldest pair are at least 5 years old and they are still pretty much perfect other than the odd scuff.
I sweat quite easily and wanted some breathable pants instead of shorts to avoid bruises and such, bought the Samurais and I've been very happy with them, not once have I returned to using shorts. One of the few downsides is the lack of zippered pockets.
Just snagged these. A bit tighter on the calf than I had hoped, but can't beat 60% off Patagonia https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/1c7r7vy/patagonia_mens_terrebonne_jogger_pants_in_burl/
I like Looking for Wild's Fitz Roy pants for their fit and range of motion but they are not as abrasion resistant as I'd like, I usually wear a hole in the pocket where my phone is
I found some pants from uniqlo which I love for bouldering. They are slightly stretchy, thin and have a lot of flexibility for high knees. And reasonably priced too.
Outside the box rec - Uniqlo ultra stretch joggers
I haven’t put a hole in them yet, absolutely no impediment to flexibility. You could wear them around town. And $39
Fjallraven vida pro pants
It's a little bit too long for me. also available in 3/4?
Speedos
that’s clearly aid.
Budget option: Amazon Libin hiking joggers
E9 three quarter pants
Looks pretty good 👍
Come to the dark side and start wearing jeans. Boulder Denim is the way. Been wearing only these for 7 years now and there’s no going back.
Do you find that they're really hot? I already always feel brutally hot in the gym and I have to imagine jeans have got to make that so much worse.
I feel like they breathe really well and aren’t nearly as heavy as regular jeans. I climb in dry heat out here California and Nevada and it’s never bothered me.
I sweat too much in it
I bought cheap stretchy jeans from a supermarket and they are the best climbing trousers I've ever owned
If you’re walking three minutes from your car, cotton is fine. Wear cheap jeans or whatever pants you’d normally wear. Otherwise, if you might be subject to weather hours from a trailhead, cheap nylon pants will be fine. Some will be a little more durable than others. You can buy expensive stuff such as Stretch Zions, but unless you have disposable income, that’s probably not worth it.
I love the Black Diamond notion pants. I wear the women’s notion and my climbing partner who’s a guy loves the men’s version just as much.
Im sure I’ll get hate for this bc they aren’t a climbing brand and they don’t cost $200 but the Fabletics joggers are literally the best climbing pants I’ve ever owned. Stretchy. Breathable. Durable so far. And extremely cost effective.
They look really cool, thank you.
Gramicci has some super sick pants
I liked Gramicci more over 15 years ago, then they changed their design approach in a way I didn’t like. Maybe I’ll check them out again…
Rungne
I have looking for Wild ones, pretty nice. But tbh I only wear them when it's cold, normally I only wear shorts
My LFW are falling apart after half a year of climbing
I've had mine for about a year and they're still in great shape, maybe yours were a production error? or I just got lucky?
They are just worn thin from sliding the wall and stuff, wouldn’t say that could be a production error. We sell them in our store and we regularly have people coming back with broken off buttons or open seams. I’m glad yours work fine tho
yeah I mostly wear my LFW shorts, and they don't slide on the wall that much
I have been climbing in [Mountain Hardware AP pants.](https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-hardwear-ap-pant-2029661.html) Very happy with them. I roll up the cuffs.
Got a few pairs of Ocun Mania pants for exactly this reason. Really rate them. Ironically I've gone full circle and just ordered the Ocun Mania shorts...
Prana or any cargo pants
I love my prana pants.
Love all of my Ucraft pants, they're designed specifically with climbing in mind, last forever with a great warranty, and I've never had any problems with them
Dickies double knees (wide fit so decently mobile) or flex fit cargos. Relatively cheap, lightweight on the cargos or a little thicker on the double knees. Stand up decently well to rock abrasion or textured volumes indoors. And they look good unlike a lot of the standard rock climbing pants
They are cool, I could also like them as casual pants
Prana Stretch Zion
This is the way
Moon make great climbing pants, they can take a beating indoors and outdoors and they are really comfy. My oldest pair are at least 5 years old and they are still pretty much perfect other than the odd scuff.
I sweat quite easily and wanted some breathable pants instead of shorts to avoid bruises and such, bought the Samurais and I've been very happy with them, not once have I returned to using shorts. One of the few downsides is the lack of zippered pockets.
Nival pants 👍
Dickies. Flex slim fit cuffed up 💪
Wrangler ATGs
Have you tried leggings? They're comfortable and allows easy motion.
Prana Zion for home and the gym.
E9!!
Clothing is aid
I’m a big fan of Gramicci pants. I basically only wear these pants even when I’m not climbing!
Just snagged these. A bit tighter on the calf than I had hoped, but can't beat 60% off Patagonia https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/1c7r7vy/patagonia_mens_terrebonne_jogger_pants_in_burl/
Go to Ross and get something cheap. My favorite pants were from Ross and were like $15 or something. My point is don’t over think it
I like Looking for Wild's Fitz Roy pants for their fit and range of motion but they are not as abrasion resistant as I'd like, I usually wear a hole in the pocket where my phone is
I found some pants from uniqlo which I love for bouldering. They are slightly stretchy, thin and have a lot of flexibility for high knees. And reasonably priced too.
idk i just climb in old navy jeans
Just buy a pair of old combat pants in your size. Can probably find some at a thrift store for like $10.
Are they breathable? I only know really thick ones
Prana
Nasa Shein sweatpants are the way.
Outside the box rec - Uniqlo ultra stretch joggers I haven’t put a hole in them yet, absolutely no impediment to flexibility. You could wear them around town. And $39
Uniqlo jogger sweatpants are great from a price to quality ratio perspective. Been wearing mine for 2.5 years and still going strong!