though i did get some cheap BR pants for climbing.

Good call. Buy sport clothes at Banana Republic.

they were lightweight and breezy.. yet still not granola hippy gear. so yea... i opted for style.

I've had several pair of br pants for climbing. in fact, their straight leg jeans are my preferred winter climbing pants.

I realize we're coming from different places here, but I can't imagine working out in anything other than "scrap" clothes.

lilcompanion Seriously, those jeans are the best pants to climb in during the Winter. They're tough for hiking through woods and move well.