prAna Stretch Zion II (M4STZO1xx series — exact SKU UNVERIFIED this pass)

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

2026 lineup note: The original Stretch Zion was discontinued; the Stretch Zion II is the current version — prAna confirmed the II-line in current 2026 retail lineups (Locally.com listings, crawled Aug 2026, show Stretch Zion Slim Pant II at $95 MSRP with ReZion™ fabric, UPF 50+, PFAS-free DWR). Current fits: Stretch Zion II (standard), Stretch Zion Slim Pant II, Stretch Zion E-Waist Pant II, Stretch Zion AT Pant ($135). This spec covers the men's standard Stretch Zion II pant.

Version lineage (2023–2026)

• Pre-2019: Original Stretch Zion (97% nylon / 3% spandex) — the pant that made prAna famous with climbers/hikers.
• 2019–2020 (UNVERIFIED exact year): Stretch Zion II introduced: same silhouette, new ReZion™ recycled nylon blend fabric (recycled nylon replacing virgin), PFAS-free DWR, refined fit. Original Zion phased out.
• 2021–2024: Fit expansion — Slim II, E-Waist II, AT Pant (boosted ReZion, $135) joined the line. Standard II stayed at $95 MSRP throughout.
• 2025–2026: No announced redesign; II remains current. 2026 pricing: $95 standard/Slim/E-Waist II, $135 AT Pant (per prAna catalog data via Locally.com, observed 2026-09-20).
• Discontinued predecessors: Original Stretch Zion (pre-II) — occasionally still found as new-old-stock or used; the II is the buy.
• Smart-buy advice: MSRP has held at $95 for years; prAna runs frequent 20–30% sales and Backcountry/REI discount codes — almost never pay full price. Used pairs on Geartrade ~$40–55. Note fit quirk: waist runs slightly small and non-stretchy per multiple reviewers.

Overview

The benchmark do-everything hiking/climbing pant: stretchy recycled-nylon fabric, gusseted crotch, ventilated inseam, roll-up leg snaps, webbing waist with belt, five pockets (left-thigh zip cargo with dual entry, concealed zip coin pocket with key loop, mesh-lined hand pockets, back patch pockets). UPF 50+ and water-resistant. Rugged but not especially breathable — best for spring/fall hiking, climbing, scrambling, and travel.

Key Specs

Pricing

• MSRP: $95.00 — SOURCE: Locally.com product data (prAna Stretch Zion Slim Pant II, MSRP $95 USD) and Geartrade retail-cost reference $94.95 (OBSERVATION DATE: 2026-09-20).
• Street: Full price is common at prAna/REI, but 20–30% promos are frequent; used "like-new" pairs ~$43.68 observed on Geartrade (size 32x34, Good condition, observed 2026-09-20). No live new-pair sale price captured this pass — re-verify.
• Slim II / E-Waist II: $95; AT Pant: $135 (prAna catalog, observed 2026-09-20).

In the Box

• Pants with integrated webbing belt; retail packaging. No accessories.

Warranty

prAna Limited Three-Year Warranty on Apparel (verified 2026 via prana.com policy doc, updated March 1, 2023): Covers defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from date of purchase for prAna apparel bought from prAna.com, prAna retail stores, or authorized retailers (US purchases by US residents). Products must be returned for evaluation; proof of purchase required. Exclusions: normal wear and tear, improper care, misuse, accident, neglect, sun damage, fading, natural breakdown of materials; alterations/heming end coverage. Remedy: prAna repairs the product or issues a Virtual Merchandise Credit equal to purchase price. Separately, prAna.com purchases can be returned within 60 days for a full refund to original payment (with receipt). SOURCE: prana.com limited_three_year_warranty PDF (observed 2026-09-20). prAna is owned by Columbia Sportswear.

Support & Parts

prAna customer service via prana.com; belt/webbing is sewn-in and not user-replaceable. Retail availability is very wide (REI, Backcountry, DICK'S, specialty shops).

Community Verdict

Greenbelly's review (observed 2026-09-20): "The Prana Stretch Zion II pants completely won me over thanks to their ruggedness, comfortability, and stretchiness... I would absolutely recommend them for spring and fall hiking, climbing, and scrambling," while noting low breathability and a slightly small, non-stretchy waist as the main drawbacks ($95, 13.3 oz). The Zion II's longstanding status as the default do-everything hiking pant recommendation (hiking/carry forums, repeated reviewer consensus) is consistent with the captured sources; no single Reddit thread was captured this pass.

Images

See ../images/IMAGES-clothing-expansion.md — files prana-stretch-zion-1.jpg through -3.jpg.

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Research date: 2026-09-20. All prices USD. Figures sourced from retailer/manufacturer pages observed on 2026-09-20; crawled snapshots may lag live pricing — re-verify before purchase.

Enrichment — Sept 2026

Appended 2026-09-20. Existing sections above are untouched.

Key Specs — gap-fill additions

• Weight: ~13.3 oz / 377 g (Greenbelly review, 32" inseam) to 14 oz / 397 g (Geartrade, 32/30). Use ~380–400 g as the band.
• Fabric detail: ReZion recycled nylon/spandex (the recycled refresh of the original Stretch Zion fabric, ~2023+). Exact blend percentages UNVERIFIED this pass.
• No "Stretch Zion III" found (Sept 2026): searches for a third generation return nothing — the line continues as the Stretch Zion II family. Do not assert a III exists.
• MSRP: $95 (standard Stretch Zion II); the family has expanded — Stretch Zion Slim II, Stretch Zion Straight, and the Brion-adjacent AT Pant ($135) are separate products.

Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality

• What 1–3-year owners report: The Zion's reputation as the "5-year hiking pant" is earned — the nylon face resists abrasion, the gusseted crotch holds, and the knees survive scrambling. The wear items: the snap roll-up hems (snaps loosen), the integrated belt buckle, and eventually the seat/crotch on heavy users. DWR fades within a season or two; the pant still works, it just stops beading.
• Warranty-claim reality: prAna's warranty covers defects; the practical "warranty" for Zions is that they rarely need it. Crotch blowouts on heavily-used pairs are wear, not defects. Warranty terms UNVERIFIED from a primary prAna source this pass.
• The honest framing: These are not ultralight pants (~400 g) — they're durable pants. Owners who want the lightest summer pant look elsewhere; owners who want one pant for years buy Zions.

Version history — year by year (2023–2026)

• 2023: ReZion recycled fabric refresh lands across the Zion line (the sustainability update); fit family expands (Slim II, Straight).
• 2024–2025: Carryover; colorway rotations. The AT Pant ($135, burlier) joins the family as the step-up.
• 2026: Stretch Zion II continues as the core; no "III" generation announced or found. 2023→2026 delta: fabric sourcing and fit options, not a redesign of the core pant.

Head-to-head vs closest rivals (in-catalog)

• vs Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants ($99, new in catalog): the softshell alternative — the Ferrosi is softer, stretchier, and better for cool weather; the Zion is more abrasion-resistant, has the roll-up leg and cargo layout, and handles hot weather better. Scramblers and desert hikers: Zion. Cool-weather comfort: Ferrosi.
• vs KÜHL Renegade Recon ($99, new in catalog): the lifestyle-hiker rival — similar price, similar nylon-spandex brief. The Renegade Recon is cut more lifestyle/tapered with KÜHL's styling; the Zion has the deeper hiking feature set (roll-up snaps, ventilated inseam, cargo pocket). Buy on fit and which brand's cut suits you.
• Note: There's no true in-catalog ultralight hiking pant — the Zion/Ferrosi/Renegade trio is the whole hiking-pant shelf.

Care & maintenance

• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low — heat reactivates the DWR.
• No iron on the DWR face; no fabric softener.
• The belt is removable — take it out before washing to extend buckle life.

Buying traps

• Fit family: Standard vs Slim II vs Straight — the Slim II fits very differently (much narrower thigh); "Stretch Zion" alone on a deal page is usually the Standard. Check the fit name.
• Inseam lengths: 30/32/34 unhemmed — the roll-up snap feature mitigates this, but check before buying.
• Zion I old stock: The original (pre-II) cut still floats on marketplaces — boxier, older fabric. The II is the current pant.
• Women's line: The Halle Pant is the women's equivalent — "Zion" listings in women's sizes are usually mislabeled or the men's cut.

Community Verdict — extended voices (Sept 2026)

• The Stretch Zion remains the default hiking-pant recommendation for non-ultralight hikers across r/CampingGear, r/onebag, and climbing forums: "the pant that does everything adequately and lasts forever." The roll-up leg and ventilated inseam are the features owners actually use.
• The recurring caveats: heavy (~400 g), runs warm in real heat despite the vents, and the Standard fit is boxy on slim builds (the Slim II exists for this). Ultralight hikers consistently note it's overbuilt for summer.
• Value verdict: $95 is fair for the durability; the frequent $60–70 sale pricing (REI, prAna direct) is the buy point.