Patagonia Escala Capri Review

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Are you looking for a capri ready to tackle open spaces and city streets? The Escala Capri by Patagonia have been a favorite among our female tester’s and may be the right capri for you. The Escala’s are constructed from a super sturdy cotton canvas with some added spandex to provide just enough stretch to move with you. The fabric is durable, yet not stiff and uncomfortable, and have already taken a beating while hiking, scrambling, climbing, or walking the dog. The articulated knees and gusseted crouch are a big plus too.

The Escala’s run a tad big and they tend to stretch out overtime. I typically wear a size 4 or 6 (5’9” and 135 lbs.), and tested out a size 4. The stretchiness and give to these pants was not a problem, rather a bonus because it meant more free movement. The waist rise on these pants are a tad higher than I typically prefer, perhaps 1 inch lower rise next time around. However, the higher rise is a bonus if you are a climber, as your lower back/behind will be amply covered at all times. The Escala’s also feature a flat waistband and drawstring to cinch down a perfect fit; I do however wish that there was a loop or two to help clip a carabiner to.

The Escala’s have been perfect for spring and early summer temps. However, come the heat of summer their durability and ruggedness may be a bit much. Patagonia has plenty of other capri offerings for higher temp days, such as the W’s All Out or Borderless Capris. Overall, the Escala’s have been a great go to capri and appear to be built to withstand daily abuse for many years to come. For more information on the Escala Capri and other Patagonia products, visit www.patagonia.com or www.rei.com/patagonia.

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