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Why do manufacturers of climbing pants go to all the trouble of articulated crotches, stretchy fabric, etc - all designed to make for freedom of movement - and then cover the things with pockets?

Can anyone suggest a make of climbing pant that's stretchy, preferably with an elasticated waist, and no pockets (or maybe just one)? In other words a design optimised for climbing with a harness on.

In reply to bpmclimb:

Montura Vertigo's should suit ya... And Mello's also made a rather nice climbing "spandex" with only one pocket...

In reply to bpmclimb:

Ron Hills fit the bill perfectly.

Warning, generally worn by Those of an older generation. Crag cool may be impaired
:-D

In reply to bpmclimb:

I have some Mountain Hardwear (non-stretchy, but good enough cut) and Marmot (stretchy) ones that would suit you - only have "normal" pockets.

I also generally hate the combat look ones, although I bought a pair of TNF ones in a sale as travel trousers that have pockets on the pockets - bought as travel trouses, so space to put plane tickets and passport and not need a money belt-type thing.

In reply to bpmclimb:



Ronhills?

In reply to Choss:

Like these on sale in go-outdoors http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/ronhill-mens-trackster-trek-running-tights-p949...

Although they probably won't have any of the required size in when you go to the shop...

In reply to bpmclimb:

Patagonia Knifeblade pants. Only one pocket, and it's down low on the upper thigh out of the way of your harness. http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-knifeblade-pants?p=83280-0

In reply to bpmclimb:

can't have enough pockets

In reply to Skip:


Are you Skippy ?

In reply to bpmclimb:

am I missing something or can you just find a decent, comfy pair of trousers and not put anything in the pockets

I have a pair of outdoor research insulated waterproofs that are really well cut and I use for winter climbing. They have 3 pockets but they dont have any bulk and dont cause issues with harnesses.

David

In reply to bpmclimb:

Could you unpick the pocket stitching, or have a professional remove them for you?

It mightn't cost a lot.

In reply to bpmclimb:

ron Hills. (again)

In reply to bpmclimb:

Its probably something to do with the demographic of people who need to buy specialist 'pants' to climb in.

In reply to bpmclimb:
Cheap tracksuit bottoms from Tesco, then give the rest of the money you would have spent to the third world.

In reply to The Pylon King:

Or, to upgrade The Pylon King's good suggestion, buy them second hand from Oxfam then Tesco doesn't win either.