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    REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes

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    Soft and durable REI Sahara plus-size shorts are ready to hit the trail. They feature quick-drying fabric and plenty of pocket space for your trail goodies.

    • Breathable, quick drying nylon offers superb comfort, performance and packability; a Durable Water Repellent finish causes water to bead up and roll off to keep shorts dryer
    • With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
    • Zip fly and fixed belt loops; internal elastic and button adjustment at waist personalize the fit
    • Crotch gusset ensures good mobility
    • 2 hand pockets, 2 zippered thigh pockets and 2 back pockets
    • REI Sahara shorts feature a comfortable, relaxed fit

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    REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Nylon / nylon blend
    Nylon
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Yes
    High
    10.5 inches
    Women's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Side cargo pockets
    Pant rise
    Inseam (in.)
    Gender

    REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes Customer Reviews

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    REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes
     
    3.2

    (based on 5 reviews)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Breathable (5)
    • Dries quickly (5)
    • Lightweight (5)
    • Comfortable (4)
    • High-quality material and stitching (4)

    Cons

    • Irregular fit (4)

    Best Uses

    • Camping (5)
    • Casual wear (5)
    • Travel (5)
    • Backpacking (4)
    • Running/hiking (3)
      • Waist:

      • Feels too small

         

        60% 

        (3 reviews)

        Feels true to size

         

        Feels too big

         
      • Length:

      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        100% 

        (5 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    May

    9

    2013

     
    4.0

    win!

    By K-J

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Military/Law Enforcement

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Irregular Fit

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Travel

    Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes:

    The comments others have said about fit are true so I ordered a size up, and yes the waist is big and it's snugger in the the hip so I am glad I did. I thought I was going to need a belt (and knew that based on the other reviews) BUT What I found though, is in the waistband there is a button on each side of the zipper and an elastic strap to adjust the waist. THIS IS BRILLIANT. (its in the description above but I missed it.) Waist fits, hip fits. NICE touch. MY only small complaint is that it fits super comfy through the hip and thigh but the stomach/crotch area is big, but that's because I am rear heavy not tummy heavy I think. Over all I think this fits well. will but more. Thanks to the other commenters. And ditto, wish plus size was available in stores!

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Apr

    4

    2013

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Nicie shorts

    By MayBelle

    from Wisconsin

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

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    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 REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes:

      I am always thrilled when I can find something that fits well from REI. I am an 18W and so much of REI is geared for a smaller person. These shorts fit great and were just what I need for hiking in China this spring. I would love it if REI had more travel clothes for the active plus size woman.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      28

      2013

       
      3.0

      Great Shorts---Odd Fit

      By CaliforniaSure

      from Lincoln CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Irregular Fit

      Best Uses

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

      Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes:

      I had such hopes for these shorts. I ordered 3 pair. They all were in the size that I wear from REI. The waist on these shorts was big and then it went in at the hip on all three pair. Sadly I had to return them all. I now will try to order another 3 pair but this time I will order a size up from what I wear. Other than the fit; I thought the shorts were really great. I do wish Plus sizes were available in the store.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      8

      2013

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Sahara Shorts Great Fabric, Oddly sized

      By CaliforniaSure

      from Lincoln CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Irregular Fit
      • Strange Fit

      Best Uses

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

      Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes:

      I purchased 3 pair of Sahara Shorts. I already own 2 pair of the Convertible Zip Pants and 1 pair of Capris. I ordered the same size, 20 W as the 3 pair of REI brand I own. To my surprise the shorts fit very strangely. The waist fit just OK; but then the shorts went in by the pockets. It was like they had been taken in at the hip/pocket area on all 3 pair. I returned them to the store and now will order one size up. I do not want a tight, chafing pair of shorts when walking or hiking on trips. My advice is to order up one size. I wish Plus Sizes were available in the store.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      22

      2013

       
      2.0

      Wanted them to work

      By edarcie

      from Minneapolis, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Dries Quickly
      • Lightweight
      • Lots of pockets

      Cons

      • Irregular Fit

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Casual Wear
      • Travel

      Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Women's Plus Sizes:

      Love the material, but for me the fit was off. They seemed small in the waist and large in the legs. I have thick legs and the effect was like I was wearing a bubble skirt.

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

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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