For me, the usability of a pair of climbing pants primarily comes down to flexibility and breathability. There are some other features and characteristics that matter,…
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The fair weather of summer is a far-off dream these days, and my scanty little riding shorts are now on the shelf to rest. With consistent…
There was a time when I thought that lined pants were only for use by ranchers in desolate, frozen places like the Dakotas. It turns out…
One of the central ironies about outdoor outerwear is that waterproof technology has been hard on the environment. Outdoor gear usually needs to be one of…
As a leader in environmentally-centered advocacy within the gear industry, Patagonia’s role in environmental activism goes far beyond making puffy jackets and swimsuits. Patagonia currently supports…
A nice-fitting pair of pants is something to celebrate. You know, the kind that stays put when squatting, stretching, hiking or just lounging. The multi-purpose Patagonia…
Running in pants isn’t always anyone’s favorite choice. Knowing that, Patagonia put some thought and design expertise into their new Strider Pro Pants that are part…
Rain can feel inevitable when hiking in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the early summer months. Like many backcountry travelers, I don’t regard rain as a…
Pants made to look good, both at the crag and wherever you find yourself afterward. Patagonia’s Escala Pant, designed specifically for rock climbing, is an excellent…
I literally gasped when I first put on these pants. They… fit? If you’ve been following my reviews much on this website, you know my enduring struggle to…
So maybe you read my review of the Women’s Progressor Pant by the North Face. Perhaps, you too want a pant that fits well but also…
Folks often say that good help or a good man is hard to find. I say that a good pant is what’s truly hard to find.…
Generally I love Patagonia’s gear for how well it works in the mountains. I’ve reviewed so many of their products and had them go on to…
Not all pants can excel at bike commuting and be stylish at the same time. Pearl Izumi’s new Versa Pants do aim to be versatile enough…
Nice pants, bro. Yeah, it’s not all that common of a comment, but I find myself saying it every time I slip on The North Face…
When you live the mountain lifestyle, you don’t just grab any pair of pants. Several brands stand out and Kuhl is always one of them. For…
One big challenge to being a plain-clothes bike commuter is finding pants that’ll move with you, give a little weather protection, are durable, and don’t look…
The “mountain lifestyle” does span across all aspects of our lives. So, when we are not actively engaged in our outdoor adventures of choice, we want…
I suppose it’s just a fact of nature that climbers like comfortable clothing. In the outdoors, function always takes priority over appearance and very often that…
Ladies and gentlemen, I begin with a question: is there anyone here who does not love corduroy? The softness, the distinctive appearance – what more could…