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Arc'teryx Palisade Short - Men's

Item #ARC0402 | 14 in Stock
Arc'teryx Palisade Short - Men's
$84.95
$84.95 for discontinued items
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2 Star Rating

Pockets placed for a backpacking simian

By Ranked #11 - Men's Shorts July 13, 2009

I am a total ArcT junkie, and totally love my Palisade pants, but the main pockets on these shorts are just too low. I am not able to casually stick my hands in my pockets (without bending a bit at the waist... not a good look), and anything of substance placed in them bangs annoyingly against my thighs.

The upper pocket on the left side is ridiculously small... basically only useful for one of the following:
* tube of lip balm
* piece of tissue
* doggy poo bag (size small)
* single key
* rolled up dollar bill.

While I assume that the pockets were placed lower in order to avoid the waist belt on a large backpack, it just doesn't work for me in daily life which is required in order to get adequate value out of an $85 pair of shorts. I am bummed!

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Tech Specs:

Material:
TerraTex (94% nylon, 6% Lycra) 
Inseam:
9in (23cm) 
Waist:
Nylon belt 
Rise:
Medium 
Pockets:
2 Front, 2 thigh, 1 rear 
Fly:
Yes 
Gusseted Crotch:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, climbing, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
American Samoa 

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