"These shorts feel like they have built-in air conditioning. Once I start to sweat, they cool me down instantly." Gearhead® Expert JesseWhether we're topping out boulders, trail running in the foothills, or just enjoying a hike through the woods, the Backcountry Destination Base Short is down for all our favorite summer activities. We crafted this technical short with a lightweight, breathable fabric to wick sweat and keep us cool through warm-weather adventures, and then treated it with PFC-free DWR to shed dust, mud, and drizzles out on the trail.Shop the Full Destination Collection
Material: 88% nylon, 12% spandex plain weave, PFC-free DWR treatment ;
Fit: regular;
Length: knee;
Inseam: [medium] 8.5in;
Pockets: 2 hand, 1 zippered back;
Waist: elastic, internal drawcord;
Fly: faux;
UPF Rating: 50+;
Activity: casual, hiking, climbing;
Manufacturer Warranty: limited lifetime;
storecredits: 0.0;
Style Variants
Available Colors: Oil Blue, Sierra, Kalamata, Black
Size Reference for Backcountry Base Short - Men's
Available Sizes: M, XL, XXL





















