Women's Notion Pants

Not for petites

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.

Favorite pants

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.

Great pants! Little Big.

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.