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Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women\'s

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    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's

    • $50.00
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    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
    Mid
    (size 10) 5 inches
    No
    Women's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Pant rise
    Inseam (in.)
    Side cargo pockets
    Gender

    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's Customer Reviews

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    Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's
     
    4.8

    (based on 19 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • High-quality material and stitching (19)
    • Lightweight (17)
    • Breathable (14)
    • Stylish (11)
    • Washes well (11)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual wear (17)
      • Travel (14)
      • Camping (13)
      • Backpacking (12)
      • Running/hiking (4)
        • Waist:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          95% 

          (18 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Length:
        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          100% 

          (19 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (4)

      Reviewed by 19 customers

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      (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great shorts

      By Jen H

      from Cary, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • A lot of pockets
      • Breathable
      • High-Quality Material and Stitching
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Travel
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

        These shorts are great for travel. They pack small and feel like real shorts not flimsy nylon shorts. There are a lot of pockets, at least six. There are four in the front (two on each side and one is a zipper pocket for valuables). There are two back pockets and they are deep (run the length of the shorts) which is great for carrying brochures or maps because you don't even need to fold them.

        I have three pairs and have to stop my self from buying more.

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

        (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A Fave!

        By prosserdi

        from South Bend, Indiana

        About Me Casual/ Recreational, Runner since 1978

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Dries Quickly
        • High-Quality Material and Stitching
        • Love double back pockets
        • Multiple front pockets
        • No wrinkles-no ironing
        • Stylish
        • Washes Well

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Travel
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

          I love these shorts, have 2 pair in different colors. The only drawback is the need to carefully pre-treat spots that are greasy. The wonderful durable material is great, but it seems to need a bit of help to release grease stains in the wash.

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

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Terrific for travel

          By Live to travel

          from Issaquah, Wa

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • High-Quality Material and Stitching
          • Lightweight
          • Velcro pockets
          • Washes Well

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Camping
            • Casual Wear
            • Travel

            Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

            I took a pair of these shorts to Europe this summer and wore them constantly. They are comfortable, dry very quickly, and best of all have deep pockets and velcro pockets which meant I could feel safe keeping my passport and money in them. I had 3 pairs of shorts with me; next time I'm only taking these.

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

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great shorts

            By jayebird

            from Big sky montana

            About Me Professional Guide

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • High-Quality Material and Stitching
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish
            • Washes Well

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • I use them on the river

              Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

              These are the best shorts I've ever owned... I have them in all three colors

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

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Greatest hiking shorts ever!

              By Yosemite hiker girl

              from St. Louis, Missouri

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

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              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Dries Quickly
              • High-Quality Material and Stitching
              • Lightweight
              • No-iron
              • Washes Well

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Casual Wear
                • Travel
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                I have worn these shorts for nearly 10 years and my original pair is still in mint condition! I am embarrassed to tell you how many different colors I own. Multipurpose use, from hardcore backcountry to casual dinner. Hands down my favorite! Thank you Royal Robbins!

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

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                I bought one, then bought two more

                By Julie2

                from San Diego County

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Great pockets
                • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                • Lightweight
                • Slimming
                • Stylish
                • Washes Well

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Casual Wear

                  Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                  I bought one pair, and loved it. It doesn't wrinkle like cotton shorts do. Great in hot weather. I went back and bought two more. They are my favorite shorts.

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

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  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

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Shorts-a-gogo

                  By Biker Chickie

                  from Saratoga, CA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational, Outdoorsy

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                  • Lightweight
                  • Perfect fit
                  • Stylish
                  • Washes Well

                  Cons

                  • Could offer more colors

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Casual Wear
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                  These are the best shorts I've found in many many years. Perfect fit, comfort, and style.

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

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  I would and did buy this product again

                  By lam1972

                  from Paradise, CA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                  • Lightweight
                  • Stylish

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Boating
                    • Casual Wear
                    • Wet Weather

                    Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                    Fit's great, love the colors, can't wait to wear. I went to REI and tried them on and purchased them. The next day, I saw that they had some online for sale and decided to purchase another pair. Can't wait to wear them!

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

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Terrific all purpose shorts.

                    By runfar

                    from Washington State

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Breathable
                    • High-Quality Material and Stitching
                    • Lightweight
                    • Pockets galore
                    • Stylish
                    • Washes Well

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Camping
                      • Casual Wear
                      • Gardening

                      Comments about Royal Robbins Backcountry Shorts - Women's:

                      These shorts are very comfortable, look great on, and are tough. Besides wearing them for casual activities I find them very useful for gardening and around the house chores. The large and multiple pockets are great for a pair of gloves, a tape measure, or sprinkler part. The only bad thing about these shorts is that you will want more than one pair!

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

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