Description of Mountain Hardwear Arroyo Capri Pant - Women's:
A little leg coverage is nice out in the brush or on a rock face, but tripping over pant legs isn't nice at all. The Mountain Hardwear Women's Arroyo Capris give you more coverage than shorts, but they won't get snagged on backcountry plants or bike chains. Strong Canyon Cloth makes the Arroyo tough enough for climbing, and the bevy of pockets and full-length inseam gusset give you the cargo space and freedom of movement necessary for romping in the wilderness. These pants' lower-rise waist gives the Arroyo a modern fit, though you'll be too far from civilization to care about being up-to-date.
Most useful item in my wardrobe!
Fits great in all the right places, packs light & tight.
Pockets are deep and very unobtrusive, the cut is streamlined and smart. Washes easily in the smallest of sinks and drip-dries in 1/2 hr.
I was so afraid they'll become unavailable that I ordered one in every color and that includes the shorts.
Keep in mid that they do run small so order one size up.
The other reviews are right on. I bought a size larger than normal, size 6, of the black pair and the picante pair. The black pair was too short in the crotch, but the picante pair fit pretty well (still slightly smaller than I prefer). I was also under the impression that the utility pocket would have a zipper - but it does not (the back pockets have zippers, though). So, for climbing long routes, they are useless. But for hanging around the house and for cragging, they are nice enough.
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Great pants, but sizes are way too variable. 11-01-07
The arroyo capris are a great pant, if you can find one to fit and that isn't easy. First, Mountain Hardware tends to run small in pants. I sized up from a 4 to a 6 and got a black one that fit perfectly. I then ordered 3 other colors (dk khaki, beige, and petrol) Each of those fit completely differently in length and width, despite being the same size 6. Finally I got one in "brownie" and it fits like the black one. If you get one to fit you'll wear it all the time. Great for exercise class, hanging out and travel. It dries in 30 minutes and is abrasion resistent, which is great for rock climbing.
