Arc'teryx Rampart Long Short - Men's

I have used them hiking, climbing, and just casually wearing them for quite some time now. They have stood up well and remain comfortable.

Just bought these shorts a month ago and was initially a little concerned by all the negative criticism they receive for being "too long". I took them out climbing to Wyoming with me and they performed very well. They are particularly lightweight, comfortable, and very durable. For me, the length is perfect. I normally wear knee length cargo shorts and these are right at my knee (150 lbs 6'0 "30). The price tag is a bit much but you get what you pay for. I'll be ordering another pair soon!

I would have easily given these shorts a shinning 5 star review except for one issue. This issue being that every time i get into my car my knife, wallet, keys and cell phone sneakily slide out of my pockets and get lost in my seat. Other than that these shorts are wicked nice, Super light, very breathable, fast drying, comfy, built like a bomb shelter, and they look nice to boot.

All in all, if you dont mind checkin your pockets for your valuables every few minutes, grab em for sure!

Edit: Im not sure if I just didnt notice at first, or if I lost weight or what, but these shorts developed a strange puff of fabric on the rear that just likes odd (when not worn at belly button height), it doesnt affect anything but the aesthetics, however it caused me to not wear these, which isnt anything to do with the superb quality,i think it just has to do with where i like to wear my shorts, and all the way up past my belly button is not it.

sizing:
Im 6' 165-70 athletic build, I normally wear a 32-33 but seeing as arc'teryx gear seems to run a little snug i went with 34s and they fit perfectly, and come just past my knee.

Have performed admirably: Hiking, climbing, and Hanging out.

Great fitting shorts...the nylon lycra combo is outstanding. Best pair of active shorts I've ever worn. But whoa...are they pricey. Great example of "get what you pay for" I suppose.

The Rampart is my favorite all around climbing, workout, and summer party shorts--one looks good working up a hot cliff face--eg. White Rock--fighting off the centipedes or hiking some back country trail. I have the Rampart in each color--Titanium is my favorite (Mineral actually appears very light green).

When you climb the shorts offer plenty of mobility without being baggy. The Rampart length ends right at the knees. I am 5'11" 170 and the medium fits perfect.

So if you want a perfect pair of shorts...wait until you get a 15% off coupon and then splurge. You be glad you did.

this may be sorta typical of people who have just bought their first piece of arc'teryx clothing but WOW. these are the best shorts for climbing I've ever put on! the feel of them with a harness is a defiant upgrade from my last clothes and the material is obviously better, the quality of the stitching is fantastic not a loose thread on the whole pair. and they really made sure to get some of the best zippers and buttons. i will defiantly be getting more from arc'teryx and would recommend them to anyone
(and the dark blue looks real cool)

This is only my second five-star review of an outdoor product ever (the first was my Chaco Z1 sandals) -- and they truly deserve it. The material looks like a nice lightweight cotton, nothing shiny or embarrassing, but it stretches like spandex when you move. The pockets rock -- simple flaps keep everything safe in the thigh and rear pockets without the need for velcro or buttons. They're very tough and fit beautifully without being baggy and sloppy. The length is a normal dude length -- just to the knee. I use them as my swim shorts and they dry in minutes. And, when I chow down, I can move the snap over and just use the second snap for a little extra room. The photo makes it look like they'll fit like mom shorts, but they don't -- it's a sporty/cool dude look. Perfect shorts!

The picture is exactly what they look like. They retain that rugged look. They are extremely light weight it feels like your next to naked. You pay a lot but you get what you payed for and this is it.

I bought a pair of these a couple of years after buying my first pair of Arcteryx Palisade shorts because I loved my Palisade shorts and these were less expensive. I like my Ramparts...but I LOVE my Palisades. Just dropped another hundy on another pair of Palisades. I'd buy another pair of Ramparts if I found them on sale or whatever. But the Palisade short is the only short I'd give 5 stars and drop full retail on.

I am a woman who wears anywhere from size 6-10 shorts. I ordered these in Men's 30-32 and it's a perfect fit! I prefer most men's shorts because they are longer, have deeper pockets, and allow for some modesty. With my medium 5'7" frame these shorts are about two inches above my knees. This way while hiking up steep rocks I don't have to worry about my hiking partners "stealing a view" up my legs. The light material is very comfortable and keeps me dry. I will order more!

Liked the Rampart shorts so much I now have 3 pairs. Very light and comfortable with free range of motion. Quick drying and apparently durable as well. No regrets.

Also try the Rampart pants. They're great and the most comfortable pants I have now.

Got these shorts along with the long pant as well.. both are excellent Arc'teryx make great product... pricey but well worth it... I don't mind paying for quality... light weight and packs well!

I own 3 pairs of these guys and I love them. These were my first "climbing" shorts and I did not think they would be this great for climbing. First, they have a fully gusseted crotch which makes for extremely great mobility. Overhanging heels hooks usually are a problem with alot of my shorts and they take away my range of motion but not these bad boy. Simply awesome. They are comfortable, breath extremely well, and super durable. I really can't say enough about these things.

The only problem is the Titanium stains easy...and permanently. Usually bike grease comes off all my clothes, but not these guys. But I fixed that by getting 2 dark Titanium.

I got three of these, two in Coffee Bean and one in Deep Dusk. These are just amazing. I use them mostly for bouldering. They're super light and thin, but not as thin as to feel fragile. They have just the right amount of stretch. They're also not too baggy. I love the clean lines of the pockets. Moreover, the material dries really fast.

FYI, I also have three of the Rampart pants as well, which I use for hiking. Those are the best hiking pants I've ever had so overall I'm loving Arc'teryx's Ramparts products.

The material can give a little bit of "swish" sound, but nothing that has ever bothered me.

My Default, Go To shorts for a couple of years now, just added a couple of new colors to the selection. Love em

These shorts are super super SUPER fast drying. I usually wash my clothes after a hike and of all the items I wash (mostly synthetics), these dry the fastest. If I completely wet out the material, the shorts are completely dry in about 1.5hrs. Other items take about twice the time to dry!

The length is perfect. I'm 5'8" and the shorts end right on top of my knees. It's not too long (like shorts from a 90's rap video) and not too short (like the North Face convertible shorts).

One complaint is that they come in only even sized waists. I fit between sizes. If I get one size up, I need to wear a belt; one size down, and it's slightly tighter (especially since the crotch area is cut a little higher). Someone mentioned in a review (Rampart long pants) that they shrink. But I don't know if that is true considering that it's made of all synthetics.

The crotch rides way too high. Extremely uncomfortable. Had to return

I love these shorts. The girl thinks I look good in them, they are extremely light, water runs right off of them, they dry very quickly, are very comfortable, the pockets are perfect, they fit nicely....the ONLY only only ONLY thing is that they are...noisy! haha. But whatever. Swishy swishy grant my wishy, make these shorts last until I'm fifty.

Great shorts for long hikes in hot weather, comfortable, true to size and tough material. Wicks sweat away quickly, very lightweight, my go to shorts for summer hiking

I was a little concerned that these shorts would be too long for my tastes based on the picture. (Long is good, too long is not. A fine balance, you see.) However, I'm a skinny, 6 foot tall guy with a 30" waist who is moderately concerned about looking good and they hit right around my knees - perfect. While pricey, they're not too baggy, they look good, and they feel like a swimsuit. I'll be wearing these often on a year-long 'round-the-world trip. I ordered the Titanium ones and the color in the photo pictured on this site is an accurate representation of what they actually look like. Overall, a good blend of stylish and functional.

A great pair of shorts. Fit perfectly to size. Thin and light for summer but durable as well.

Extremely comfortable shorts. Lightweight, stretchy, and great response. I wish they were as stretchy as the Gamma LT pants but they are still stretchy nonetheless. If you are tall, don't be too concerned about the length of the shorts for I'm 6'4" and they come down to just above my knees. Overall, just awesome shorts.

I purchased these shorts for a two week hiking trip to Glacier National Park. I had two other pairs of shorts with me and wore these shorts 75% of the time. Perfect length, quick drying, good looking and very comfortable.

Just what I wanted--lighter and more stretchy and flexible than most shorts; comfortable in warm weather; not too low in the crotch, so they're easy to hike in (they're definitely not too long for me, but I'm on the tall side). And they look good, so you don't feel silly if you wear them in the city. I'm going to buy another pair.

I bought another pair of these, different color, why?
Because these are simply great. They are so light and comfortable I've been wearing them as much as possible (exception - when I'm not wearing the fabulous Arcteryx Visio shorts!).

But these shorts are cool, look great, feel great. What? Great!

These are my favorite shorts to date. They are highly resistant to abrasion and dry extremely quickly. I primarily use them for canyoneering and hiking at the moment and I hope to use them for climbing soon. The shorts provide full range of motion and dry very quickly. I am 6'0" and they hit just above my knees when dry. I recently took these short canyoneering in southern Utah and the performance was outstanding: they dried quickly, they were comfortable and they showed no signs of wear despite being rubbed against sandstone for three straight days. One word to the wise: because these shorts are so tough they are a bit scratchy. I went "commando" for a few days and was mildly chafed in certain key areas. Nothing serious at all, but you may want to invest in some synthetic undies to pair with these guys.

These are great lightweight shorts for summer backpacking. Lightweight, yet durable- these shorts are have a bit of stretch in them and are incredibly quick drying. The double button waist closure is awesome- much more durable then a traditional button closure. They hit me right at the knee... perfect length- not too short at all. I wouldn't want them any shorter or longer. All pockets sit nice and flat when empty.
These shorts are made in China.