Patagonia  Chambeau Rock Pants - Women's

I’ve been searching for a good pair of light, slim fit climbing pants to complement my existing pair of Women’s Fjallraven Abisko Trail Stretch Trousers which are great for shoulder seasons, but a little warm in the summer. Sadly, these pants are not a good alternative. Pros: these are super light Cons: - the waist and ankles are way too loose. There isn’t even a drawstring or the ability to use a lightweight belt to tighten it if the waist is too loose. I’m concerned of catching the loose ankles on something while climbing. Ideally, they’d be tight fitting or at least have an elastic to keep them sitting tight. - tight in the thighs and butt - the material is concerningly thin to the point where I’m confident a good snag on the baggy fabric on a rogue tree branch while hiking or a rock while climbing would end in a nasty rip.

I'm loving these pants. They are so lightweight and pack down ridiculously small. Considering the light weight and thinness, they're warmer than I would expect--not usually a problem here in Alaska, but possibly a consideration elsewhere--and they don't seem to be fragile. They're extremely comfortable and the elastic waist is perfect without a belt (fitting true to size). I'm 5'10"and usually prefer at least a 32" inseam, but these are sufficiently long. The pockets are very functional--they're deep, and I love that the front hip pockets have a horizontal edge so nothing is at risk of falling out! I've used them for hiking, biking (over chamois shorts; great when you want to pack an extra layer in case of chill or bugs), errands, and around camp. I have the Tent Green and will be keeping an eye out for other colors.

Lightweight, cool, flattering fit but not for technical applications.