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 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).
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Tough enough for climbing, built to handle anything. From days on the trail, miles on the road, hours at the office, our lifestyle apparel pays homage to our roots, while bringing style and functionality to our lives beyond the crag.
Overall rating: 4.483871 / 5 from 31 reviews.
The Women's Notion Pants offer a breathable fit with a soft elastic waistband, suitable for layering under a harness. While opinions on the pockets and fit are mixed, the size varies among customers.
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"I have these pants in three colors now, and two sizes (one pair XS for a slim fit and two pairs S for a relaxed fit). They are easily my most-worn pants. I generally just wear them for day-to-day use, but I do also enjoy climbing in the looser pairs. I love the deep pockets, which easily hold my phone (or passport, on travel days) with no risk of it falling out. There's good stretch in the cuffs and waistband, and having the strings on the inside gives a cleaner look. I'm 5'4" and 140lbs with narrow hips."
"Love these pants. . . they are great for running errands to hiking or climbing. I am 105lbs and 5'1" and the XXS is still just slightly big on me but they fit good enough to keep. Would love just one size smaller."
"I gave these to a taller friend. They are very promising. The fabric feels great and the design seems very solid. However, if you have a shorter inseam, the knee articulations (probably because of the doubled knee) don't hit in the best spots and of course the way the cuffs are designed is not conducive to a simple hem job. The other pants in the cotton line such as the Ethos and the Dirtbag have basic hems and the knee articulations are more universal, so if you are willing to hem those or pay for that service, they are closer to being more inclusive to more body types. Would encourage Black Diamond to make a few of their designs size inclusive by providing at least some of their designs in extended sizes."
"I love the Notion pants, they have been my favorite for years. Whether I'm rock climbing, high lining, backpacking, or working as a field biologist, these are my go-to pants. There were some upgrades from past versions, here are my pro & con's. Pros: -waist elastic has been improved, and the tie is now internal instead of external -zip pocket on the leg is secure & large enough for an iPhone 15 (in a case) -same great fabric Cons: -only 1 back pocked, instead of 2 -crotch gusset is significantly smaller"
"I love these pants. They are so comfortable, and the colour is very fresh and fashionable. They are now my go-to pants."
"They are comfy but they run large. I think the sizing should move to numbers (6,8,10. . . ) rather than small - med - large. Because I am in between a med and large. Med is too small and large is too big."
"This is my third pair of notion pants. My first reason for buying them is the fabric -- cotton -- as I am cycling out the synthetic fiber clothes from my wardrobe. i keep coming back for the quality of that fabric, a little more supple than jean fabric, sturdy and soft, and great to have on my skin. the cut is also very comfortable and the colours seem to go with everything."
"Really lovely shade of green. I like the internal draw cord for the waist and the reinforced knees/shin areas. The material is soft but feels a bit thicker and sturdier than previous versions of these pants. There is only a single back pocket, two front pockets and a invisible zippered thigh pocket, but I can fit my whole hand in all of them. These are super comfortable pants and a relaxed fit. I'm 5'9", 145 lbs, bought a medium and they fit great. I bet a small would have been good as well but I wanted a looser fit and enough length."
"These seem like they could be a good climbing pant but they have a strange fit and materials. They have a much shorter seat than I expected for a climbing pant. Additionally, the material was not comfortable and I found it quite scratchy. The seams are also quite bulky and rub when I moved in these. I may have just gotten a bad pair but I did not enjoy wearing the garment and returned it. Again, on paper this looks like a great pant but I didn't enjoy it."
"Great colors, comfortable fit for all day use. Can dress up for work or use climbing. Love that the Womens pockets actually hold thing!"
| 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.
