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$REI Venturi Shorts - Men\'s$

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REI Venturi Shorts - Men's

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Item # 843381

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The REI Venturi shorts are built tough to take on the most challenging adventures, from multiday backpacking trips to long mountain bike rides, to difficult rock climbs.

Rugged double-weave nylon/spandex fabric offers 4-way stretch for excellent range of motion and comfort; fabric resists abrasion and dries fast
With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
2 hand pockets, 2 zippered thigh pockets and 2 drop-in rear pockets provide ample space to stow your trail items; right hand pocket has an interior coin pocket
Gusseted crotch allows unrestricted range of motion
Polyester tricot lines the waistband to wick sweat and enhance comfort next to skin
The REI Venturi shorts have a classic fit that's cut just right for easy wearing

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REI Venturi Shorts - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Venturi Shorts - Men's

4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Breathable (3)
Dries quickly (3)
High-quality material and stitching (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (4)
Casual wear (4)
Camping (3)
Running/hiking (3)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  75%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  100%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 4 customers

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Jun

2013

5.0

You get what you pay for!

By PlumberDave

from Eastern Shore, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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 Venturi Shorts - Men's:

I wear these shorts for everything from work to play, and they perform well. Light and breathable, these shorts take up very little space when packing.

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Jun

2013

1.0

Colors are Terrible this Year

By Thrawn

from Durham, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Lots of pockets

Cons

Bad Color
Irregular Fit
Poor Material or Construction
Too Expensive

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Outside Work In Heat

Comments about REI Venturi Shorts - Men's:

The colors for these shorts this year are terrible. This has prevented me from adding another pair of these to my arsenal of shorts this summer.

Overall I like these shorts, or at least the 2012 version of the shorts. Fortunately last year REI was kind enough to provide a less loud version with less contrasting panels. They are very lightweight and feel almost like boardshorts. However, they have added functionality over boardshorts in that they have plenty of pockets, which makes them nice for doing outdoor work and/or errands around town when it's hot outside and you need a lightweight, quick drying pair of shorts.

I did find last year's version a bit slim, though. I'm not overweight, but I did manage to bust a seam on these while doing some work outside. Thankfully REI accepted an exchange with no problems and the second pair hasn't been problematic so far. I haven't tried on the current version of the shorts, so I'm not sure if the fit is the same as last year.

The major drawback of these is the price, which seems to me to be exaggerated. Definitely wait for a coupon or clearance event.

Hopefully REI will update these with some more reasonable color options for people who don't like their shorts to be so loud.