Olympus Lightweight Short - Women's
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Stretchy, lightweight, and breathable, the Backcountry Olympus Lightweight Shorts are ready for your steepest trails and longest runs. A quick-drying blend of nylon and polyester provides moisture-wicking comfort during all your summer pursuits, with a lightweight build that's highly packable and never gets in your way. Four-way stretch in the fabric ensures full mobility for hiking and running alike, with an adjustable waistband providing a comfortable, secure fit. Backcountry equipped these technical shorts with zippered pockets to secure essentials, and reflective branding for added safety when you're out past sundown.
Details
- Technical shorts for quick-paced summer pursuits
- Lightweight fabric offers quick-drying, durable performance
- Four-way stretch ensures full mobility on the trail or road
- Zippered pockets keep small valuables safe and sound
- Drawcord waist provides a secure, adjustable fit
- Item #BCC00DO
- Material
- 60% nylon, 27% polyester, 13% spandex
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- short
- Inseam
- 3.5in
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand
- Waist
- adjustable
- Recommended Use
- casual, hiking, road running, trail running, training
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 5, 2020
PLEASE BRING THIS EXACT MODEL BACK!!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 6"
- Weight:
- 130
As an avid hiker, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these shorts!! (I might even go as far as saying that they are my number one favorite article of clothing I own.) I am devastated that on a butt-scoot down a rocky section in New Hampshire I acquired a small pull that will clearly lead to a hole in the rear of my well-loved pair (clearly my fault). For the record, props to these shorts - I am amazed sliding down granite didn't absolutely shred these babies! These shorts are the perfect to use with my legging base layer or on their own! I'm obsessed with the waistband thickness, zippered pockets, and relaxed leg! I would seriously love to be able to order many more pairs, especially to have one designated for my 2021 AT thru hike!! I have yet to find another option/brand that I like nearly as much as these! PS, they dry FAST which is a must after a day of hiking in the rain. Thank you Backcountry for such a wonderful, dependable, product - They have made me an avid Backcountry buyer and I for sure recommend Backcountry brand to fellow hikertrash!
July 4, 2020
Weird fit
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- XS
- Height:
- 5' 7"
- Weight:
- 110
Same as the other Olympus shorts, these had a tight waistband but wide leg openings. They didn't work for me.
July 3, 2020
Pockets!!!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- XS
- Height:
- 5' 1"
- Weight:
- 95
I love these! They feel like pretty standard running shorts overall, but the pockets are HUGE. I mean, crazy large. I laughed the first time I put them on, because the pockets just keep going, like some kind of Mary Poppin's purse situation. I've worn Nike Tempos for so long and really thought I would just keep getting new pairs of those, but I took a chance on these & they've totally won me over. In terms of construction, they're a little bit looser than the Nike XS on me. The fabric is a little bit thicker than a typical ultra-thin running short material, but it does feel more durable. I'm definitely going to come back for more!
June 28, 2020
Great All-Around Shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 4"
The original Olympus shorts are really comfortable and can do just about anything! I have these and the new updated version and love them both! These are made out of a slightly different fabric blend (more poly) and have a slightly looser fit than the new ones, but both are great! I hike, workout, walk, and paddle in them. They are stretchy, comfortable, breathable, and dry quick. The waist is on the slim side, so if you're in between sizes, I'd recommend sizing up. For context, I usually wear size large in Backcountry and most brands and a large in these fit.
May 10, 2020
Pretty nice
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 6"
- Weight:
- 135
The material is a little heavier than I expected, but they're stretchy and feel durable. The fit is good for me (5'6", 135, bought the mediums). I am very happy with the waistband- I wasn't sure I'd like how wide it is. But I've run in these, done some calisthenics workouts, and done some walking with a pack on, and I'm pleased that they haven't ridden up and they stayed in place with the pack on too (as opposed to some pants that start to get pushed down which is unfortunate while hiking to have to stop and pull up your pants all the time). My one gripe is about the pockets (and the two zip pockets is the primary reason I bought these); they are so big that the pocket material actually hangs down below the bottom of the short, especially if something heavy like keys are in the pocket. Even when the pockets are empty, if I'm going up steps, climbing, etc I've noticed the mesh peaking out from the shorts which is weird.
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