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$REI Sahara Shorts - Men\'s Extended Sizes$

REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes

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The REI Sahara shorts provide UPF 50+ protection from the sun and have plenty of pockets for trail and travel convenience.

Lightweight, quick-drying nylon fabric is soft and cool, yet durable
Hand pockets with 1 key pocket; 2 back pockets with rip-and-stick closures
Features 2 cargo pockets, 1 with separate zip security pocket and 1 with phone pocket
Cargo pockets feature hidden grommet holes or mesh for drainage
Elastic waist with built-in nylon webbing belt and gusseted crotch ensure a great fit; features a snap front and zippered fly

Imported.

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REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes

4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

High-quality material and stitching (5)
Lightweight (5)
Breathable (3)
Washes well (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (5)
Camping (5)
Casual wear (4)
Travel (4)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too long

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Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Can't beat REI Brand

By outdoors4life

from Vail, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight
Stylish
Washes Well

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping

Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes:

It's hard to beat the REI Brand especially when you compare items like these shorts to more expensive "name" brands. I liked them so much after an extended day hike through some unforgiving brush and steep grades that I bought 3 more pair.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Cool Shorts

By jmac

from Portland,OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight
Stylish
Washes Well

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes:

Great warm weather short. Breathable and light weight. Packable. I use them to do just about everything in from mowing the lawn to Downhill Mountainbiking, they're that good.

Jul

2009

4.0

Great pants... but they damage my house

By CrazySwede

from Boise, ID

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes:

I love these pants as long as I am not wearing them in my kitchen. The cargo pockets tend to catch on the cabinet knobs. This happens a lot - multiple times per day - and it can tear the seams and break the cabinet doors. This seems trivial but it drives me nuts. If you have cabinet knobs at the height of your quads, watch out.

Jan

2009

5.0

Sahara shorts are my GO-To shorts!

By balou2

from Los Gatos, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight
Washes Well
Water repellent

Cons

Small color selection

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
EVERYTHING
Running/Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes:

I purchased my first pair of Sahara shorts many years ago, off a clearance rack of all places in the back of the men's section. Little did I know, I was about to find the best shorts I had ever worn, and my choice for future purchases.

I purchased 3 pairs in preparation for a backpacking trip along the Pacific Northwest Trail. I trained in them for several months, and was absolutely flabergasted at how durable the material was, how light and breathable the "important areas" were, and how moisture was repelled in all conditions. Those three pairs of shorts are still in my drawer, MANY years later. While they have faded slightly, I keep them around for dingy days.

I purchase a new set every year or two, and they last the entire time, with no staining, tearing, zipper malfunction or buckle-breaking.

My only wish is that the color production would expand. Maybe it's just timing, but I often find only a handful of colors, but not the one or two I am looking for. No biggy...I'll keep buying them.

FWIW, I purchased the cut-off pants as well, and they are just a durable, with all the same qualities. They are not quite as "casual" looking as the shorts, so I wouldn't wear them to a casual dress function, unlike the shorts (when appropriate) which work fine for summer evening situations.

Aug

2008

5.0

Great extended Size Shorts

By ferryengr

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
High-Quality Material and Stitching
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Cycling
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shorts - Men's Extended Sizes:

The Sahara shorts are great and I even found a color other than black! REI has failed to produce a quality mountain bike short, so try the Sahara shorts over their extended size lycra cycling shorts. Finally, I can cycle and have pockets!