As I write these words, I'm wearing my favorite Prana leggings. I'm not the only one on the WIRED Gear team who has a favorite (or more) than Columbia Sportswear's Prana line. Good news. The company has sales going on, so if you're looking for some great ribbed leggings or a comfy jacket, check out these sales.
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Are you always cold? If you're always chilly, we recommend the half-snap jacket, but the full-snap jacket is currently 50% off and guaranteed to be just as comfortable. It has the same smooth jersey interior lining as the Half Snap, but adds front and back panel detailing to the design along with the Full Snap. Like the Half Snap, the outer shell is made from 100% recycled polyester.
I've always wanted a training dress. Like Adrian, WIRED's associate reviews editor, I have a short torso. She loves her Luxara workout dress from Prana, which features adjustable straps that fit perfectly on petite torsos like ours. Only some colors are sold. As a bonus, most are made from recycled nylon.
Those leggings I mentioned earlier? That's this. I have 3 pairs of hers and his first pair, which I bought 3 or 4 years ago, still lasts a long time and fits like new shoes. Ribbed material combines both fit and forgiveness, two words that don't usually go together. These leggings have seen me through everything from postpartum to indoor rock climbing up giant walls. There are pockets on each side that are large enough to fit a modern iPhone (although I've never packed a Max, so your mileage may vary if your phone is very large).
WIRED Commerce Director Martin Cizmar recommends Zion stretch pants for their great cut and durable yet flexible fabric. Made almost entirely from recycled nylon. These pants are designed for the outdoors with an adjustable waistband with roll-up leg snaps and bouldering webbing, mesh-lined pockets, plus a hidden zipper pocket and an elasticated key loop. UPF 50+ guarantees sun protection for your feet. Martin loves that this cut falls between trendy wide-leg and tighter pant styles.
It's tempting to buy four pairs of your favorite leggings, but what you need is a new chalk bag. After jumping on the New Year's sale, I returned to his rock climbing gym. Wow, I need all the chalk I can get on my hands to keep her V0 even. We all have to start somewhere (or in my case, restart). Prana's chalk bag and belt combination is one of the best pieces of rock climbing gear for people like me who are new to rock climbing.
When it comes to climbing gear we love, Halle pants are made for climbing, hiking, and every other outdoor activity you can think of. Adrian liked the original. Due to very low inventory, only one color is currently available at this sale price.