How to Choose Hiking Pants

From chimneys to ridge scrambles, these Black Diamond pants are ready for any adventure. 4-way stretch fabric is made to move. You also get added abrasion-resistant reinforcements in high-use areas.
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View the Black Diamond Alpine Product LineView all Black Diamond Women's Hiking Pants| Best Use | Hiking Climbing |
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| Fabric | Shell 1: 4-way stretch-woven with GTT Empel finish, 188 g/m², 85% nylon/15% elastane; shell 2: high-durability nylon blend stretch-woven, 220 g/m², 48% nylon/49% polyester/3% elastane |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Pants Rise | Mid |
| Pant Fit | Slim |
| Pant Leg Style | Straight |
| Inseam (in.) | 30.5 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 12.35 ounces |
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The fit is fantastic, however that's where the good ends. I used these for a long weekend of mountaineering and by the end there was pilling everywhere my harness touched - I expected more from a "alpine climbing" pant. As other reviews have stated, these also scuff easily when scrambling. The style and fit are great, if they can figure out the quality then these would easily become a favorite. Better to be used as general hiking pants in the meantime.
I bought these for a mountaineering trip and after a couple of days the pants pilled where my harness sat, each day it got worse. Would expect much better quality given the high price point. I would not recommend buying these if you plan to wear a harness over them at any point.
The pants fit per the sizing chart. The lighter fabric scuffed easily as soon as I climbed with them. Overall, I like the weight and feel for camping. I wish the lighter fabric was more durable like the baseline hybrid pants.
Just returned from trekking in Patagonia and used them extensively. They were comfortable, warm and shed light rain. The only downside was the buckle. It was cumbersome and seemed unnecessary.
These are good quality, comfortable pants and will be great for spring summer and fall.