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Kavu Chilli Lite Short - Men's

Item #KAV0165 | 47 in Stock
5 Star Rating

Fantastic shorts!

By Ranked #319 - Men's Casual Shorts September 19, 2008

These are my new favorite shorts. After wearing them a few times I bought a second pair. Just like the description says - durability of canvas without the weight. Bought them for climbing - durable against the rock (should hold up for years), great freedom of movement, and light. Because of the lighter material they are very comfortable and fit better, "sit" better, and look better IMHO than the Chilliwack short. Great for hiking and look nice enough to wear anywhere. They run a little big in the waist, but I get the same size as usual for me and cinch the belt a bit. As others have mentioned, they run a little shorter than most shorts. I wouldn't call them short-shorts, but don't expect them to come down to your knees. This is a reason NOT to drop down to a smaller waist size - then they would be even shorter down the legs. I like the length as it gives good freedom of movement in climbing. Last - the webbing belt seems to get fitted to where you place it in the buckle and is hard to adjust later. My advice: fit the belt where you want it then don't gain or lose any weight - these shorts are worth it.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Force 6 cotton 
Waist:
integrated nylon belt with elastic waist 
Pockets:
2 front, 2 back 
Recommended Use:
climbing, hiking, running, backpacking 

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