prAna Stretch Zion Pant

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Let me start by admitting I have owned these pants for a total of 2.7hrs, so I wont speak to their durability. Just arrived today in the mail, as in USPS (which arrives alot earlier in the day than UPS etc.). They come in this little plasic bag, rolled up to roughly the size of a hand towel, and completely wrinkled. I put them on right away to test the fit, and was surprised to find the wrinkling was gone pretty quickly, within a few hours of wear. I struggle to find pants that fit well as Im 52" and ~135lbs, athletic build by dad standards. I usually wear American eagle 28x28 jeans, but Ive gotten tired of the poor durability, and I hate that their size changes based on how long its been since theyve been washed (i.e. cotton/denim sucks). So after much reading and thinking I bought these Prana Zion Stretch in 28x30, figuring I would just hem them. Even though they are available in 28x28, that availability is mostly theoretical because I cant seem to find them unless I wanna pay full price for them in blue. Fit: I used the fit guide on Prana.com and it was spot on. It suggested 28x28, I also measured my waist using a tape measure and it was 30.75", so within the 30-31" recommended by Prana for a size 28 pants. The waist was spot on; perfect fit. The 30" inseam was slightly long, but alot shorter than I had anticipated. I wont them, and I wont bother looking for 28x28 anymore; 28x30 is fine. 28x30 jeans are never ok for me, they get all bunched up and look like crap. Style: I think they have a similar leg width to bootcut jeans, probably slightly narrower, but they still fit well over my boots. I definately wouldnt wear them to corporate event, but I work in a pretty casual environment, and they would be fine. If youre company requires business casual, these pants are not. If they allow casual, youre good. They look pretty cool overall. Reasonably outdoor-stylish, not super baggy. Quality/value: Stitching looks good, fabric seems like good quality. Thicker than expected; these are not ultrathin pants. Regular price is $85. Yeah thats right ... you could buy like 3 pairs of dockers on sale for that price ... but then youd be wearing dockers. I paid $50, and at that price Ill buy them all day. I end up paying nearly $40 for jeans because so few brands even make my size, finding a sale is nearly impossible. So for me, at $50 value is very good. At $85, Id buy if I needed to, but Id do everything in my power to wait. Comfort: Super comfortable. Imagine not wearing pants but still being warm and being allowed in public. They are actually slightly rough to the touch both inside and outside, but being stretchy, they never really press against you very hard. Ive always worn jeans, but I may never go back. Durability: TBD. Nylon and synthetics in general are known to be far superior to cotton or wool in durability so my hopes are high. Stretch: They call this 4-way stretch. Maybe it is; Im not a textiles expert. But I am an engineer, and I can tell you that I tested the stretch in a variety of directions and they dont seem to stretch at all in the direction from foot to hip. Warmth: I live in upstate NY, which unless youre from Montana, ND, Wisconsin, or Minnesota means unrecognizably cold. Today was not terrible at 16F and windy. These pants are significantly warmer than jeans. Applications: Obviously hiking. I bought these for general outdoor stuff, in particular hunting and scouting for hunting; for those non-hunters, scouting is like hiking but not on a trail. I suspect these will be perfect. Only downside is they are a little loud, but unless you draw your bow with your feet youll be ok. Again, just buy them. Cheers.

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After looking around at golf pants, running pants, tactical pants, etc, I finally settled on these as my "3-season" athletic pants. The fabric is really nice, slightly stretchy but soft, with a nice matte sheen. Love the pockets, zippers, and built-in belt. Theyre really good looking pants. You can wear them to a fancy-ish restaurant if you want. However, these pants run small in the waist, hips and thighs. The length is correct, but the upper fit is tight. Im in shape (dont worry) and I wear a 34/32 in most jeans, slacks and shorts, sometimes going up to 35/32 for smaller manufacturers, like Uniqlo, Zara, etc. I dont have huge thighs or butt, but also not non-existant. Pretty average parts, to be honest, lol. So I was a bit surprised I had to go all the way to 36/32 to have a good fit with these, and even then its still on the "snug" side. I do not own another pair of anything with a 36 waist. However these 36/32 fit GREAT, if still a bit snug. Good thing the movement is awesome, very free and unencumbered. In fact these were the only pants I didnt get the dreaded "knee friction" with (where you cant really raise your knee up high without the pants getting in the way). I hope they dont start shrinking in the laundry over time. I didnt give these 5-stars because I really really wanted to get these slightly larger in order to be able to wear heavy long johns under them, so they could be "4-season" pants. But when I ordered the 38/32 they were simply too big, and even with the built-in belt, they were too baggy and uncomfortable. If these were manufactured more accurately, and true-to-measurement, then the 36/32 wouldve had just a touch more room in them. Currently I cant really tuck much more than an undershirt into these without getting some constriction. All that said, these are awesome. And I have worn some "light" long johns under them, with only minor tightness.

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I was skeptical about paying $60 for a pair of pants with cheaper options around Amazon. But let me tell you...as soon as I opened the bag I could tell this stuff is A+ quality. They are so comfortable and the fabric feels very strong and has a little flex in all the right areas. There is a little strap next to the button that is very handy for giving you a nice fit around the waist. I bought these for caving, camping and hiking. Im 63" 230lbs. I ordered the 38" waist 34" inseam and it was a perfect fit for me. Love the quality, it was love at first sight with these pants man.

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This is the sixth pair of these pants that I have owned. They are great looking and good for any occasion; I wear them to work and I wear them hiking and hunting on the weekends. I bought my first pair in 2004 when I worked for the Forest Service. I wore them for two more years until they finally fell apart while working at Mt Rainier national park after putting them through many dozens of miles of hiking and climbing and 3 trips to central America. I was very sad that I couldnt find the Zion pants any more after that season as they were apparently discontinued... Fast forward to 2013, I was again shopping around for a good pair of hiking pants and the Zion pants were back again, much to my delight! The newer version fits a little more loosely on the legs and has a more stylish cut to it, but is still the same great pair versatile pants. A few reasons why I like them: First,I have an large build with strong legs and glutes, I am 64" and 300 lbs. Most pants are too tight around the thighs and butt and feel very constricting, these are looser without being baggy and the stretchiness for freedom of movement is awesome. These arent huge fat-guy pants by any means though, they have an athletic attractive cut. Second, they look good and are adaptable for any situation- work, casual hanging out, or hitting the hills for hiking, climbing, etc. I own them in 5 different colors. Thirdly, they are highly utilitarian with a medium-weight, quick-drying, stretchy fabric. I found them to be very comfortable traveling in hot and humid places like Costa Rica and Panama, and good for outdoor activities in all seasons in the Pacific northwest. At home in Montana I hike with them on in sub-zero temperatures in the winter with a good pair of long underwear underneath... So, in conclusion, these are the best pants Ive ever owned (no exaggeration, and I didnt get a discount for my review). They are pricey but go ahead and buy em, you wont be disappointed!

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These are fantastic. I dont like to think of myself as a person who shops based on labels but Prana seems to put out a consistently good product, natural and organic materials, and tries to be a good corporate citizen. The pants are great for hiking in most conditions, in prolonged alpine conditions youll need an outer shell over them. But these can hack it with most other conditions. I hiked to the top of Windham in the Catskills ~3500 feet, probably single digits at the summit and all I had underneath was a base layer and my legs were fine.

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