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What kind of pants are best for climbing?

Woman trad climbing at The Chief Squamish Canada

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.

Brown Patagonia Caliza Rock Pants on white background

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.

Black prAna Halle Pants II on white background

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.

Black C9 Champion Woven Training Pants on model wearing white sneakers

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.

Black Old Navy HighWaisted Dynamic Fleece Jogger Sweatpants on model

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.

Light pink North Face Tekware Pants on model wearing black sandals

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.

Brown Adidas Terrex Liteflex Hiking Pants on model wearing black sneakers

Available in sizes 00 to 16.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Available in sizes 0 to 24.

Green Nike ACG DriFIT ADV FlyEase pants on model

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.

Purple Arc’teryx Gamma LT Pants on white background

Burgundy Black Diamond Notion Pant on model

Navy Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pant on white background

Green and light green La Sportiva Mantra Pant on model

Black KUHL Klash Pants on white background

Brown Mountain Hardwear Dynama High Rise Pant on model wearing black sneakers