Olympus Lightweight Short - Women's
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Stretchy, lightweight, and breathable, our Olympus Lightweight Shorts are ready for your steepest trails and longest runs. We built it with quick-drying fabric that provides moisture-wicking comfort during warm summer adventures. It has a lightweight build that's highly packable and never gets in your way.
Details
- Lightweight performance shorts for your favorite mountain trails
- Breathable fabric offers quick-drying, durable performance
- Four-way stretch ensures full mobility as you run or hike
- Running stash pocket holds small essential out of the way
- Item #BCCZ22K
- Material
- 80% nylon, 20% spandex
- Fit
- slim
- Length
- short
- Inseam
- 3.5in
- Pockets
- 1 rear stash
- Waist
- elastic
- Claimed Weight
- [x-small] 3oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4 based on 14 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 15, 2021
Runs large but great every day short!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- S
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 125
My only main complaint with these is that I wish I had bought an XS. If you are looking for an everyday short without built-in underwear these are great. They feel light and out of the way, but aren't so short that you feel like your bum is hanging out! The waistband is comfortable, it's not the softest but it stays put and is not irritating or itchy. Overall an awesome everyday running/hiking short.
November 20, 2020
Great hiking shorts with huge pockets
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- xs
- Height:
- 5' 7"
- Weight:
- 115
This is a review for the previous generation of this shorts that had huge pockets. I went backpacking and found them to be comfortable, lightweight, breathable and fast drying. Huge pockets are a big bonus, can put a lot of small things inside, but not a phone. Well, my phone actually fits inside, but if it's positioned vertically it's uncomfortable to walk since it digs into your leg when walking. If it's positioned horizontally, it looks strange and the pocket liner is showing (pictured). That's my experience with 6.5 in phone, might be more suitable for smaller phones. I recommend to size up. It's tight in the waist. I usually wear size 0 and ordered XS, it was too small in the waist and shorts ride up when I'm walking. But I liked them so much that I decided to keep it as is.
October 12, 2020
Flattering and Functional!!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 150
**I was given this product by Backcountry, but this review is my personal opinion.** I am 5'10"° and 150lbs and the Women's Large fit well. I am typically a Medium in bottoms, but these shorts run small so I opted for a size up. These shorts fit perfect around my bottom and thighs but the waistband is just ever so slighly roomy. While the waistband is wide and extremely comfortable, there is no drawstring to adjust the waist fit, so I was unable to make them tighter. That would be a small area of improvement as well as including an under liner to make them more functional for high movement activities. My favorite part about these shorts is how versatile they are. They're perfect for trail running, hiking, and just everyday life. I have worn these shorts on multiple backpacking trips here in Utah including a King's Peak ascent. They are lightweight, quick drying, durable, and the 4 way stretch material ensures full mobility when hiking and scrambling across rocks. They also pack incredibly small in my backpack when I was not wearing them. I also have some of the best trail running trails here in Park City so these shorts have gotten really good use. The little stasher pocket on the back is perfect for a snack, chapstick, and a house key when I am off on short runs. The "shark" color is super unique, matches everything, and has received so many compliments. The shorts held up perfectly after every single wash and after air drying. Overall, the Olympus Lightweight shorts are flattering and functional for the active lifestyle. I'm impressed yet again Backcountry!
July 28, 2020
Comfortable and Functional
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
These are my go to adventure summer shorts as they are very light weight, comfortable, breathable, and dry quickly. I just took them on a kayaking/backpacking trip and they transition well from being wet to dry. They do run a little small, so if your like me and tend to be in-between a medium and a small, I would recommend the medium if you are looking for a looser fit in the waist.
July 22, 2020
I reach for these over my lulus!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- Small
- Height:
- 5' 3"
- Weight:
- 125
I LOVE these shorts, I just wish they had a liner! However, they are super lightweight and comfortable. The leg opening is wide and plenty of room for hiking, running, weight training, etc. The waistband does run slightly small and does not stretch much, but if you have a smaller waist they should fit just fine. If not, definitely size up.
July 20, 2020
You need these shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- Medium
- Height:
- 5' 6"
- Weight:
- 140
These shorts are incredibly comfortable and versatile. I wear them running, hiking, running errands, or just lounging around the house. They're really breathable and also dry really fast, which is great for paddleboarding or throwing on over a suit to head to the resevoir. The wide waistband is super flattering, but they do have a tendency to ride up slightly. Size up if you're in between sizes.
July 19, 2020
Runs small
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 7"
- Weight:
- 165
These run small and the waist is really tight. Size up for sure!
July 4, 2020
Weird fit
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- XXS
- Height:
- 5' 7"
- Weight:
- 110
The waistband on these was somewhat tight, but the thigh opening was huge on me. I'm a 00/0 and got the XXS. Sadly I will be sending them back.
July 3, 2020
POCKETS
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- m
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 135
These shorts are amazing (so is the Olympus skort, which does have a decent sized pocket), but could it just please, PLEASE have a pocket big enough for a phone?! Is this not what women have been literally pleading for in all of their clothes - pockets! These shorts are the perfect length, weight, fit, everything (it's backcountry, so of course) except for the teeny, tiny little pocket. I just don't get it. I would buy every color available if the pocket was like an inch bigger, but I think I'll have to return them even though I love everything else about them. I just want a pair of shorts to run in (both around the house with kids and on trails) that can fit my phone and a key in. That's it. I have yet to find a pair... I'm usually between an S and M and ordered the M - great fit (5'9" 135 lbs)
June 28, 2020
Ultimate Mountain Shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 4"
I have lived in the Olympus shorts this summer! I loved the original version, so I got another pair of these, the updated version. These are great for running, as the legs have plenty of range of motion and breathability. They are stretchy and really comfortable, yet durable enough to handle rock scrambles here in the Wasatch. I wear them casually at home, working out, running, paddling, you name it! They do have a trim fit in the waistband, so if you're in between sizes, I'd consider sizing up. I wear a large in Backcountry and most brands and the large fit me. If you like the shorts, you should also look into the Olympus Skort!
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