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What kind of pants are best for climbing?
Alex Eggermont
Meanwhile, you dont have to worry about that if youre bouldering.
Are climbing pants worth it?
Read on to discover my faves as well as the pants at the very top of my to-try list.
Available in sizes 0 to 22.
The main point where they differ is in their surprisingly flattering boot-cut leg style.
My Halles felt downright indestructible, even when squeezing between boulders during approaches.
Available in sizes 00 to 22.
Theyre surprisingly burly, yet lightweight enough that I often wear them to climb indoors too.
This updated version features a handythigh pocketon top of the two standard drop-in pockets at the waist.
Available in XS to XXL.
Nevertheless, I wore them out one day and they blew my preconceived notions out of the water.
Theyre especially great for chillier days since they are made of lightweight fleece.
Available in sizes S to 4XL.
Before, if the forecast predicted sub-50-degree weather, I would stay home.
And thats not where the benefits of the Tekware pants end.
Available in sizes XS to XXL.
Available in sizes S to XL.
Arc’teryx Gamma LT Pants
ArcTeryx designed these softshell pants with the elementsand long days outsidein mind.
Available in sizes 00 to 16.
Available in sizes XS to XL.
Available in sizes 0 to 24.
Available in sizes XXS to XL.
And that is because they seem tough as nails.
Available in sizes 2 to 16, in 30 and 32 inseams.