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Climbing Pants question: They are normal nylon climbing/hiking pants but have a stretchy waistband that goes above the hips.

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William Wordsworth · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 5

They looked perfect.  They had a black waistband like these that went higher than a normal waistband:

https://www.rei.com/product/892845/prana-vaha-pants-mens-30-inseam 

But they were a synthetic/nylon material, not soft like sweatpants.  And the color was that deep dark reddish brown.  Any ideas?

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

These pants do not have nylon in them. Did you read the description of the pants?

What do you want to figure out? I'll bet you could figure it out on your own.

Teton Climber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 1
FrankPS wrote:

These pants do not have nylon in them. Did you read the description of the pants?

I think he was saying they were like those pants...not those pants. Idk.

Fabric: 53% hemp/44% recycled polyester/3% spandex 

And many people use nylon/polyester as generic terms for clothes made from petroleum so it is good to clarify what they are asking for.

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,777

Sorry... what was the question?

William Wordsworth · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 5

Question is: Have you seen what I am describing? Know the name of em?  

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276
William Wordsworth wrote:

Question is: Have you seen what I am describing? Know the name of em?  

I'm going to guess the name of them is "prAna Vaha Pants."

William Wordsworth · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 5

You rustled my jimmies

Alex Styp · · Eldorado Springs · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 75

Could be outdoor research ferrossi, especially one of the past models. GREAT climbing pants, lighter than prana stretch zion and similar, just as durable.

Jonathan Lagoe · · Boulder · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 5

Ocun Mania

Patrick L · · Idyllwild · Joined Jan 2019 · Points: 0

I have those vaha pants and the nylon version in shorts. I wouldn't pay anything close to retail but I have access to prana pro deals. I wouldn't actually climb much in them, either. The hemp long pants version are like pajamas and I treat them as such, the shorts are ok for bouldering at the gym, and I keep them in my gym bag. They're both really comfy with that big elastic waist. I'm also not really sure what your question is? 

William Wordsworth · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 5
Jonathan Lagoe wrote:

Ocun Mania

Awesome!  Thanks man, this is exactly what I was trying to describe!  One step closer to finding them

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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