REI Is Selling $95 Prana Hiking Pants for $47 Again, and Shoppers Say They're 'Wicked Comfortable and Flexible'
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REI's holiday deals on outdoor gear and apparel have been some of the best online this year. Keen hiking boots, Altra trail running shoes, and even warm parkas from The North Face are seeing special discounts to help folks gift great gear without taking a massive hit to their wallets. But there's one markdown on a pair of bestselling hiking pants that just fell back on our radar after a wildly successful Black Friday sale—and they're half off yet again.
Prana’s Stretch Zion Slim Pants II are on sale for $47, which is 50% off the retail price of $95. These well-loved pants have over 175 five-star ratings from happy shoppers who say that they are “sturdy but stylish” and “great fitting.” Right now, they're available in four handsome colors and come in waist sizes 28 through 42 and lengths from 30 to 34, but some have already started to sell out. If you want a more spacious fit, the regular Zion pants are also 50% off as are the Zion shorts. Regardless of which Prana pick you make, grab it before Dec. 20 because that's the last day REI can guarantee it'll make it to you before the holidays.
Prana Stretch Zion Slim Pants II in Dark Iron, $47 (was $95) at REI
It’s a great day when you finally find a pair of durable, great-fitting, and comfortable pants for outdoor adventures. These slim-fitting pants are just that, being made out of a stretchy recycled performance nylon that blocks UV rays, protects against abrasions, keeps wrinkles away, and sheds water. They are also light and breathable, plus, they're loaded with features that’ll keep you wearing them outdoors and indoors. An integrated, adjustable web belt dials in your fit; snaps on the legs let you roll them up to cool off or cross streams; and a ventilated inseam gusset gives you more mobility and breathability. The front pockets are mesh-lined for drainage and ventilation, the cargo pocket has dual zippers on the top and side, and one of the back pockets has a flap for more secure storage.
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Happy campers loved that the durable hiking pants were comfortable. “Stretchy and versatile; exactly what you’d expect for a day at the wall or hiking,” a shopper said. Another shopper chimed in, saying that they are “wicked comfortable and flexible.” One shopper urged others to pick a pair up: “You should buy these pants—I have one pair I've worn almost daily for the past four years.”
Prana Stretch Zion Slim Pants II in Grey Blue, $47 (was $95) at REI
Other satisfied customers appreciated the little details that Prana put into this pair of hiking pants. One said that the “zipped leg pocket is great with two access zippers—you can reach in from the top or the side when sitting down.” Another shopper agreed, saying that the pants have “well-made zippered compartments.” One hiker summed them up by saying, “All in all, these are hands down my absolute favorite pants I’ve ever owned.”
If you don’t already own a pair of pants that quickly became your favorite for outdoor (or indoor) adventures, then pick up a pair of these hiking pants. They are comfortable, durable, high quality, and packed with features. Plus, they are almost $50 off, which is unheard of for Prana products, especially for a super-popular item like the Stretch Zion pants. We've seen sizes fly when past colors have been discounted, so get your favorite pair in your cart today before they're gone for good.