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So, I guess you're tired of wearing jeans huh? Don't wanna ruin your yoga pants? Getting holes in your pants, we've all been there!

Climbing is a brutal activity. It requires you to hike through thick brush, scrape up against jagged rocks, and then do a hand-heel-match...

Climbing Pants

Quite simply your average pair of pants won't stand up to this abuse!

So, what can you do to remedy this?

  • Wear shorts (bye-bye knee skin)
  • Pack multiple pants for each trip
  • Make all your pants one-time use
  • Quit climbing because it's too hard and no fun
While all the above-stated options may help, let's be real. Wouldn't it be amazing if you would find the perfect pair of pants for all your climbing (and general outdoors) active?

Enter prAna.

Disclaimer: this is absolutely not a clothing review. It's impossible to get this stoked about clothing. This is 100% a gear review.

About prAna

Prana Stretch Zion

PrAna was founded in Southern Californa in 1992. Its purpose was to reinvent yoga and climbing clothes. Their mission is simple:
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE HEALTHY, ACTIVE, AND FREE-SPIRITED LIVING.
Success! All around the company is doing good things for both their customers and to the world as a whole. PrAna practices good sustainability for the earth and fair treatment for their employees.

The Best Climbing Pants from prAna

Top Overall Pick - prAna Stretch Zion

You're welcome. The quest for the perfect pants is over. Seriously, this is the last pair of pants you will ever need to buy.

If you were to list all the things you would ever want in your climbing pants it would probably go a little something like this:

  • Quick dry stretch performance fabric
  • Durable water repellent (DWR)
  • Abrasion resistant fabric
  • Angled dual entry cargo pocket
  • Roll-up leg snaps
  • 97% Nylon/3% Spandex
  • UPF 50+
The thing about the prAna Stretch Zion is that with all the durability and water resistance they are Stretchy! Yes just like the name insinuates, they stretch just like yoga pants. So get to high-stepping already!

prAna Stretch Zion with 32" Inseam

Top Overall Pick for Women - prAna Halle Pants


The Halle pants are essentially the women's version of the Stretch Zions. There are a few differences other than the cut and sizing.


PrAna Halle's have the same water resistant and stretchy fabric that is found int he Stretch Zions and same comfortable fit. Some features unique to the Halle are listed below:

  • Cross-functional pant
  • Trouser styling with button front fly
  • Articulated knees
  • Straight leg
  • Mid rise

All the good things about the Stretch Zions can be said about the Halle's as well. Perfect for all things climbing and also a good morning Yoga session.

prAna Halle Pants Regular Inseam

Most Comfortable - prAna Sutra Pants


The term "comfort" takes on a new meaning when it comes to prAna. It's kind of like comparing the comfort of silk and cashmere (no idea what cashmere is but it sounds good right).


Seriously though the Sutra pants will make you look down once in awhile to make sure you're not naked.

  • 53% Hemp / 44% Recycled Polyester / 3% Spandex
  • Sutra© hemp and recycled polyester stretch woven blend
  • Natural odor reducing features
  • Knit elastic waistband with drawcord
So for if you're trying to look like to chillest down to earth craggster in the world then get some Sutras. For all the women out there the Mantra is the one for you!

prAna Men's Sutra Pants

prAna Women's Mantra Pants

Most Versatile - prAna Stretch Zion Convertible


For anyone out there looking for a versatile pair of pants that makes it in the summer pack as well as the winter one then look no further.


With all the same features as the classic Stretch Zions, the convertible model doubles as shorts for the hot summer days.

Great for:

  • Hiking
  • All Season Use
  • Gym Sessions
Perfect for long climbing trips with potential weather swings and multiple day backpacking trips, you can't go wrong with this utility pants!

prAna Men's Stretch Zion Convertible

prAna Women's Monarch Convertible



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