Tried and true, the Notion Pat is made with soft organic cotton and is perfect for training, cragging, and gym climbing.
ready for cranking on 4x4s on the board or putting in serious burns on the project. Providing a comfortable, breathable fit, the Notion features a soft elastic waistband that easily layers under a harness, and reinforced knees stand up to cragging abuse, day after day, season after season.
Our organic cotton has a reduced environmental impact. Our organic cotton has a reduced environmental impact. Our organic cotton is certified to come from farms not using synthetic fertilizers, biocides, or GMO seeds. These along with other required better farming practices result in cotton production having a reduced impact on the environment as a result. Organic cotton used in the apparel line is primarily certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). Learn More
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Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.
Reviewers who love the Men's Notion praise the soft, stretchy, breathable cotton and its comfort and mobility for climbing, the gym, travel and everyday wear, and many own several pairs. The redesigned version draws the most critiques: a changed fit with a short inseam or odd rise, a removed back pocket and inconsistent sizing, plus a few reports of rips or tears early on.
AI-generated summary of verified customer reviews.
Overall rating: 4.243243 / 5 from 74 reviews.
Men's Notion Pants offer a comfortable, breathable fit with a soft elastic waistband that layers well under a harness. Reinforced knees provide durability for climbing and outdoor activities. Customers have mixed opinions on the fit, but many appreciate the zippered and phone pockets.
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"I really like these pants for the reason that I can get a 31 waist. They fit excellent and are very comfortable. Just wore them around town so far. Nice to walk in and drive in as well. Comfortable in 55 degrees and 107 as well. Will try them out in the mountains soon. Test for durability. Will be buying more soon I believe."
"Love these pants! For climbing, hiking and lounging"
"I’ve owned 6+ pairs of these and I will keep replacing them as they wear out as long as they keep making them. Extremely comfortable, easy to move in. I wear them to work as well as for exercise and anything in between."
"nice pants, no problems in theory; but they arrived out of the box with a large rip in the pocket, rendering the pocket unusable"
"I liked em! Nice fit and material"
"I love these as casual joggers. They're very comfortable and the fit is right for me. However, I have no idea how anyone could climb in these. They are way too thick and warm for any sort of activity."
"Very nice material. Cuffs tidy and snag-free. Comfortable. All BD pants seem to be very short in the inseam - these are no exception. Maybe there's a reason for that that escapes me - not a big deal but definitely limits their utility for any non-climbing wear or activities."
"The fabric and baggy cut around the seat/groin isn’t really what I was looking for or expecting when I got these pants. Otherwise, fabric is very comfy and soft, also a great color. Will lounge around in this more than climb in it. Not very breathable so will stay in a drawer until the cold season."
"Love these climbing pants."
"Everything about the Notion Pant is excellent - great fit, mobility, pocketing. These are my go-to pants for gym climbing."
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 27 - 28.5 in 68.5 - 72.5 cm | 33.5 - 35 in 85 - 89 cm |
| S | 29 - 31 in 73.5 - 79 cm | 35.5 - 37.5 in 90 - 95.5 cm |
| M | 31.5 - 34 in 80 - 86.5 cm | 38 - 40.5 in 96.5 - 103 cm |
| L | 34.5 - 37.5 in 87.5 - 95.5 cm | 41 - 44 in 104 - 112 cm |
| XL | 38 - 42 in 96.5 - 106.5 cm | 44.5 - 48 in 113 - 122 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure from the crotch to the floor on the inside of the leg.
