I absolutely love these shorts. They're great for climbing as they're not too baggy that the harness bunches up at the leg and they don't restrict movement. Very lightweight and they dry quickly, so they're great for hiking. I use them for yoga as well, though I've found that they can get a bit restrictive when doing a full lunge or pigeon stretches. However, this would probably be the same with any shorts or pants! I have a pair of black and a pair of pewter. The only complaint I have is that my climbing chalk absolutely loves the microfiber, so they don't stay too clean after a session. However, a light rinse fixes that and you're dry in minutes. I wear a 32/33 and I'm just over six feet tall and the large fits perfectly (not too baggy, not too tight).