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Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women\'s

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    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's

    • $55.00
    5
    (23)

    Item # 693810

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    These versatile shorts are made of durable, 3-ply Supplex® nylon for comfort and style; perfect on the trail or around the campsite.

    • Windproof, breathable Supplex nylon dries quickly and resists water, stains and fading
    • Gusseted crotch offers freedom of movement
    • Double seat provides extra durability
    • Plenty of pockets: front hand pockets with mesh lining, accessory pocket on right hip, zip security pocket on left hip and angled rear pockets with rip-and-stick closures
    • Button tabs in back adjust waist size

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    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Nylon / nylon blend
    Nylon
    No
    No
    Yes
    No
    Mid
    (size 10) 5 inches
    Women's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Side cargo pockets
    Pant rise
    Inseam (in.)
    Gender

    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's Customer Reviews

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    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's
     
    4.8

    (based on 23 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • High-quality material and stitching (22)
    • Lightweight (21)
    • Breathable (17)
    • Washes well (12)
    • Stylish (11)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual wear (21)
      • Travel (18)
      • Camping (16)
      • Backpacking (15)
      • Running/hiking (7)
        • Waist:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          95% 

          (21 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          100% 

          (22 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (15), Avid adventurer (6)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)

      Reviewed by 23 customers

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      5.0

      The perfect outdoor shorts

      By artistchick

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Dries Quickly
      • High-Quality Material and Stitching
      • Lightweight
      • Lots of pockets

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Running/Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

        I bought two pairs of these shorts for a long outdoor vacation. I wore them biking, hiking and camping. They held up well and dried quickly when gotten wet. My only complaint is that the different colors were not sized exactly the same. The black pair were slightly smaller.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Love these shorts!

        By myth37

        from San Jose, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Lightweight
        • Lots of pockets

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Casual Wear
          • Travel

          Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

          The Royal Robbins Backcountry shorts are my favorite casual wear/travel shorts by far! I'm a huge fan of all the pockets on the shorts! I like that they are still able to retain a feminine appearance with all the pockets unlike cargo shorts. That said, if you tend to like putting a lot in your pockets you might want to size up for a looser fit as it makes them a bit more comfortable.

          I probably own about 5 pairs of these shorts in varying colors. They have worn well, although I do see a bit of pilling in some areas of high friction from a purse rubbing against them, etc. The fabric breathes well even in hot and humid climates like Hawaii.

          I don't recall what the care instructions are for the shorts, but I put a couple of my early pairs in the dryer and noticed the waist shrank a little, so I now wash them in cold water and hang dry them.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Love the shorts, disike velcro pockets

          By lil

          from North Idaho

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • High-Quality Material and Stitching
          • Lightweight
          • Lots of pockets

          Cons

          • Velcro pocket closures

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Running/Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

          These shorts fit me perfectly (size 2, 5', 100lbs), no binding, twisting or pulling. My only complaint is the front velcro pocket; the two velcro pockets on the back are tolerable. I find opening a velcro pocket annoyingly difficult. When closing the pockets the velcro patches must be lined up perfectly to avoid an uneven closure that doesn't lay flat. I wish RR would replace the front velcro pocket with a zipper like the other front pocket. I will buy another pair, but think I'll remove the velcro and stitch the front pocket closed.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts-Womens

          By Joyfull Judy

          from Colchester,Vermont

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • High-Quality Material and Stitching
          • Lightweight
          • Lots of pockets
          • Washes Well

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Camping
            • Casual Wear
            • Running/Hiking
            • Sitting in the sun
            • Travel

            Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

            These shorts are very comfortable and I am very happy with them.I think they will be great once the weather warms up so I can get outside.I have worn them around the house so I can honestly say they are great shorts! Thanks

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            4.0

            BEST SHORTS EVER

            By desertgirl

            from BORREGO SPRINGS, CA

            About Me Professional/Guide

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Dries Quickly
            • High-Quality Material and Stitching
            • Lightweight
            • Lots of pockets

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • HIKING AND CLIMBING

              Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

              [...]

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              Best shorts ever

              By MinnieW

              from Florida

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • High-Quality Material and Stitching
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Casual Wear
                • Running/Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                I bought my first pair close to 10 years ago. I still have them! I have purchased additional pairs through the years. These are my favorite shorts, hands down. They fit true, feel great, and look good on me. I wear them for casual wear, hiking, backpacking, and even when I do yardwork. The pockets are great and they wear like steel. So, since I don't have black I am purchasing another pair this year.

                • Waist:
                • Feels true to size
                • Length:
                • Feels true to length

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                4.0

                Pockets galore!

                By Perg

                from North Carolina

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Dries Quickly
                • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Size runs slightly small
                • Velcro closures

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Casual Wear
                • Running/Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                Bought a pair of these in a 12 (at the time, my usual size) and found they were j-u-s-t slightly too tight. Sized up to a 14, which was much more comfortable. Used the button tabs on the waist to get the fit just right. I adore the number and variety of pockets. My only quibble is that they have Velcro closures with the "hook" tab facing out. If you don't get the "hook" and "loop" tabs lined up just right, the "hook" side snags against fabric chairs, shirt hems and any other fabric you might bump up against. If RR would simply switch to put the "loop" tab facing out, these shorts would be perfect -- though I just took them off entirely. I find that I don't need them, especially as the back pockets are so deep that there's little danger of things falling out.

                • Waist:
                • Feels too small
                • Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Go everywhere shorts

                By Sue on the island

                from Hutchinson Island, Florida

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Dries Quickly
                • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Around town
                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Casual Wear
                  • Running/Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                  I own three pairs of these and no matter what, they are the first thing I grab for when looking for shorts. The material is fantastic and feels great against your skin. I can wear these to a barbeque with flip flops and a polo or I can wear them hiking, they always look great. My only cons are that they do vary somewhat in size, I have a pair that are a little on the roomy size, a pair that fit perfectly and pair that are slighty on the snug side. I also wish they came in more colors, but all in all still the best shorts I have ever owned.

                  • Waist:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  My favorite hiking shorts

                  By ILoveSequoia

                  from Wrightwood, CA

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Camping
                    • Casual Wear
                    • Running/Hiking
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                    If you want a lightweight, super comfortable and stylish pair of shorts, look no further! Perfect waist fit (mid height) with a nice length (they do not ride up) and lots of GREAT pockets. I put heavy object in the pockets and don't even feel them when I am hiking!

                    The material is so light, breathable and dries super quick. Everything a hiking/backpacking short should be, except you can wear these in town!

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • Waist:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Length:
                    • Feels true to length

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                    5.0

                    My favorite shorts

                    By mollx

                    from Mountain Home, AR

                    About Me Casual Adventurer

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Breathable
                    • Comfortable
                    • Dries Quickly
                    • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual Wear
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                      Great for kayaking, walking & all around. I work at home at a computer all day - great for sitting. I've had one pair for over 4 yrs & plan to buy more.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Waist:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Length:
                      • Feels true to length

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