Arc'teryx  Clarkia AR Pants - Women's

Used there for indoor & outdoor boulder and lead, scrambling and hiking. Fabric is durable but ended up getting a hole, understandable due to sharp rocks, brambles and general wear. Still super happy with this purchase. Used a dozen+ times since purchasing. Trousers have a slight stretch to them. The integrated belt is sturdy but not cumbersome. Truly a “wider” fit especially in the leg area which is rare.

I've been wearing the Clarkia AR for Rocktober climbing sessions around Squamish and they've been fantastic. They fit comfortably under a harness, move effortlessly on the wall, and are surprisingly breathable for such a durable fabric. I also love the ankle-length cut, and despite ending every session covered in chalk, it brushes right off. The (Bracken) colour has also been getting a lot of compliments at the crag, so that's a definite bonus. My only wish would be a small side pocket for a brush, phone, or lip chap. That would make them pretty close to perfect for the shoulder/fall season.

Oof. I almost bought these from the website without trying them on and now I’m glad I didn’t. Our local Dick’s got them in and I went to try them on. To put in perspective I am 5’7” and currently wearing a 12R in the other two clarkias. I could not button the 12 in these. The 14 were very snug. The rise is also very short. To button them at my waist they were literally giving me a front to back wedgie. This coupled with the barrel legs and short inseam made for an awkward fit. Not a fan. Loved the material but why they would size these differently than the other Clarkias baffles me. For a barrel leg pant I definitely prefer the Nia.

I just put these on and I’m impressed. I have the original Clarkia’s and these feel like a deluxe version. Less swishy, more structure, great pockets, very flattering. I’m pear shaped with wide thighs and these give me that crisp straight leg look without being too wide legged. In the OG clarkias, I sized down to an 8 as per reviews. In these, I took my usual size 10. There’s a comfortable amount of room in the waist with a great belt to cinch up. At 5’7, regular length is fine for me. Highly recommended!

It would be helpful if Arcteryx would modify their sizing guide for each individual garment to save un-necessary shipping back and forth. These do not fit like the clarkia cotton version so don't size based on those. My 2S cotton pair sit 2.5" longer than the 2R AR. The waist from the 2S to 2R is slightly bigger. I like the sturdiness of this material, the new shape, and the belt that comes with it. However with the rise of the fit the belt sits in a bad spot when wearing with a climbing harness or hiking pack. The previous synch worked better under a harness. In terms of warmth the cotton version is much better at retaining heat and blocking wind but you offset with some rain repellency and faster drying with the AR. Otherwise a great stretchy bouldering pant and for causal hiking.

I've never tried the Clarkia pant before, but these are AMAZING! Unlike other reviews, I did not find the sizing small - I got a 4R and measure between 4 and 6 on the current size chart. They are the perfect fit - not too tight and not too baggy. The material is wonderful! Feels thick and durable with great stretch and no "swishy" sound when walking. The pockets are nice and big (please keep this up Arc'teryx!), and the bracken colour is really nice.

The Clarkia AR might be my most fashionable pant. Compared to the previous Clarkia wide-leg pant, these have a better fit and rise for my body, and definitely have an elevated look (I wear them with a button-down or sweater to work). They are incredibly comfortable and have a nice feel and slight stretch, while also being breathable and durable.

I thought I was getting the classic clarkia pant but these are totally different. Firstly the colour is not brown, they are green. They fit tight in the butt, loose everywhere else, and incredibly short. I’ll sadly be returning these, I had high hopes. I think I’ll try the Nia pants next.

For cooler hiking climbing weather, great pants of high quality, design and fit are conducive for rugged outdoor activity. 5’1” 115#’s and size 2 regular fall just below my ankles for a comfortable fit. Love these pants. Will get many years use.