The Alpine Light Pant is the ideal mild-weather climbing pant, with four-way stretch fabric and a DWR finish for added abrasion resistance and light weather protection.
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Overall rating: 4.7647057 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","material","looks","pockets","fabric","pants","waistband","pair","light"].
"Love these hiking pants! The wide stretchy waistband holds keeps my fupa under control! I plan on taking them to climb Kilimanjaro in June and I’ll write another review when I get back!"
"This is my third pair of these pants, I hope BD never stops making them because they are so comfortable. I use them for gym bouldering, outdoor sport climbing, and also just hiking and lounging. They move so well and have great pockets."
"I'm realllly into not having a zipper and button style pant! The waist band is so comfortable and stays snug enough to keep things in the right position even after multiple days of wearing them. I love the apline light pants and this pair is no different. They stood up to hiking, scrambling, and camping so far. For reference I've had my other pair for at least 5 years and they are still going strong! Nice light material but also abrasion resistent."
"Was looking for a lightweight, comfortable pant for upcoming hunting trip to Africa. This pant is exactly what I wanted! Love the wide stretch smooth waistband and light breathable fabric. I’m 5’6” 145 lbs and the medium fit perfect. Highly recommend!"
"I bought these for my daughter who lives in Idaho. Her first climb in them was to the summit of The Grand…. . they passed with flying colors!"
"Been wearing Alpine Light Pants for every hike I’ve been on the last few months. It’s the best technical pants I’ve ever owned and I’d recommend it to everyone to get at least one in the closet for use. Black diamond crushed it with these pants. It’s held up to falls, rock abrasions, thorns, sharp leaves, you name it and the pants have been rock solid. Some how this magical pair of pants is warm when it’s cold and windy, cool when it’s hot and muggy. It’s perfect for pretty much all conditions. Biggest worry was that the pants would be too long BUT they have a drawstring that locks into the perfect length for your legs! The pants are super comfy and stretch but also also aren’t super annoying with the crinkly sound. Black diamond thought of everything with these pants and I’d highly recommend them!!"
"Love the pants. Black Diamond sells some quality clothing. BUT. . . I bought multiple sizes as we were shortly leaving on a trip. Returned the ones that didn't fit. It took them a month to return my money, almost $300. And customer service just kept putting me off. Reason given was we're just backlogged/overwhelmed at the moment. They've lost me as a customer. Really too bad. Buyer beware."
"I had a difficult time finding a high waisted and comfortable pair of hiking pants. This is the pair! I wouldn’t consider the pant light but appears durable. It fits nicely just above the waist and has a great length. For reference, I’m 5’5” and weigh 145 lbs. I ordered a 28 based on reviews from various sites."
"I love these pants! Got them because I didn’t have a good pair for climbing— brought them to Moab and put them through the wringer. The size pocket fits my iPhone 13 Pro. They’re stretchy and comfy and cute. 10/10. I usually wear a small but went a size down and I’m happy about it."
"My new favorite climbing pants - I wish there were even more colors - waistband is comfy and low profile - doesn't interfere with harness or layering. Nice pockets. Built for athletic legs - More like this please!"
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 23.5 - 25 in 59.5 - 63.5 cm | 32.5 - 34 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm |
| XS | 25.5 - 27 in 65 - 68.5 cm | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm |
| S | 27.5 - 29 in 69.5 - 74 cm | 36.5 - 38 in 92.5 - 96.5 cm |
| M | 29.5 - 31.5 in 75 - 80 cm | 38.5 - 40.5 in 97.5 - 103 cm |
| L | 32 - 35 in 81 - 89 cm | 41 - 43.5 in 104 - 110.5 cm |
| XL | 35.5 - 39 in 90 - 99 cm | 44 - 47.5 in 111.5 - 120.5 cm |
| XXL | 39 - 42 in 99 - 107 cm | 48 - 51 in 122 - 129.5 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 anklebone on the inside of the leg.
