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Arc'teryx Witness Long Short - Men's - 2008 BCS

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Witness Long Short - Men's
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A gusseted crotch allows you to move freely when you climb in the Arc'teryx Men's Witness Shorts, and their casual style won't make you look like weirdo while you grab your morning coffee. Arc'teryx used a durable nylon fabric to ensure the Witness Shorts hold up to hip-scumming dihedral pitches and long approaches. Whether you're going bouldering or heading out for a multi-pitch trad climb, count on these tough shorts to get you through. *Only available for US shipment.

Bottom Line: You need shorts that can move like you move and won't get trashed after a couple days on the rocks. You need the Arc'teryx Witness Shorts.

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Rating for this product: 4

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January 28, 2011

Based on reviews I bought these in a 36 instead of a 34. Bad move...I was able to take them on and off without unbuttoning/zipping. So, they may run a tough small, but not much. Too bad because I picked them up on SAC and they would have been a steal had I grabbed the right size.

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Rating for this product: 5

seriously nice shorts.

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January 5, 2011

Got these shorts for $21 shipped from SteepandCheap, but they're so nice I might pay full price for a second pair (and I'm a notorious cheapskate). They're light, well-built, and fit great. They do run a little bit small (I bought a 32, feels like a 31, but that's my size anyway) For athletically built guys, the tapered cut on the waistband means no annoying waist gap or bunching up. Highly recommend.

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what are the back pockets like?

what are the back pockets like?

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August 4, 2010

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*the goods

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August 4, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

Very durable, but light.

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July 7, 2010

Incredibly comfortable, I can't wait to get a few more.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Shorts

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July 29, 2010

I got these shorts and couldn't be more happy with them! They are the best shorts I have ever had. Great for hiking and climbing the fit is good and allows a large range of motion. Some reviews said they were a little small but I am 6'1" and they go to my knee and don't bunch up with a harness. Couldn't ask for a better pair. They are tough and dry quickly.

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The description says nylon the tech specs say cotton, anyone

The description says nylon the tech specs say cotton, anyone know what these are made of?

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May 20, 2010

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74% cotton 26% nylon blend.

By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
May 20, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

tough shorts

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October 25, 2008

I forgot my long pants so I wore these climbing at indian creek. I drug these along the rock for about 400 feet of sandstone chimney climbing and they look as good as the new pair I had at home. My knees didn't survive so well. The sizing seems to be correct. Great all around shorts. The material breaths well too. These are made in Thailand. I've been leery of arc'teryx that is not made in canada, but these shorts seem to share that same quality. Some of their made in china stuff is a lower quality though. Which is a shame for the company.

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Rating for this product: 5

sweet shorts

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May 19, 2008

high quality shorts -inseam just right not like hot pants, run a little on the small side

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Item: ARC0599

2008 Model No Longer Available

We have a lot more Men's Hiking and Climbing Shorts than that

Men's Hiking and Climbing Shorts

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4 star rating

By: bso12 January 28, 2011

Based on reviews I bought these in a 36 instead of a 34. Bad move...I was able to take them on and off without unbuttoning/zipping. So, they may run more...

seriously nice shorts.

5 star rating

By: Andrew Chang January 5, 2011

Got these shorts for $21 shipped from SteepandCheap, but they're so nice I might pay full price for a second pair (and I'm a notorious cheapskate). more...

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Material:
Cotton 
Inseam:
12.5in (32cm) 
Waist:
Belt loops 
Rise:
Medium 
Pockets:
2 Front, 2 back 
Fly:
Zip 
Gusseted Crotch:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Climbing, hiking, casual 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime