Mountain Hardwear Petra Shorts (For Women)

These shorts looked great on the website, unfortunately the colour I ordered was a lot lighter than in the pictures, not so flattering on my lily white legs! The main problem with these shorts is the slide fasteners dig into my stomach and scratch, so I tend not to wear them as much as I would like to.

I bought these to use for work, I'm a professional landscaper and to go hiking in. They fit great and are easy to move around in.

5'8", 137# sz 6 fit perfectly comfy (& flattering!). The tough but stretchy fabric allows for great movement. The rise is perfect - not too high nor low. The way the pockets are placed (esp the zippered one) does not get in the way of a harness. The waistband has internal adjustability (elastic with button holes). Based on the way the fabric feels, I would use these for sailing & surfing too. I wear a S in Prana 2007/8 Tenaya, Verona & Bliss pants, 4-6 in Royal Robbins (inconsistent manufacturing), in Patagonia Serenity tights, S/6 in most Patagonia W's pants/shorts/skorts (except Rock Guide=4, Simple Guide=M).

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Really great shorts! I am getting older and the hippie dippie weather-worn shorts don't foot the bill. These shorts are neat looking, w/a clean line and respectable enough for everyday use in town, out in nature and at home. If you have issues w/gaps at the back in waist, don't get these, they are made for an athletic, boyish straight figure w/a more generous waist - order true size.

These are WONDERFUL shorts! Best ones I've bought lately! Would definitely recommend these to anyone! The waist is slightly too big, but it has a system inside the waistband to tighten the waist, and now they're perfect!

Good for walking or hiking. Stretches nicely for total comfort.

Using shorts for travel - lightweight, cool, not wrinkle like cotton Purchased primarily for sailing - strong but light

Have worn these for multi-day hiking trips in the Alps. I love them - first quick-drying pair of pants/shorts that I've been able to say that about. They are also just what I was always looking for back when I was a rock-climber. The fabric is tough but feels good. The adjustable waist is very useful for me. The variety of pockets is also useful, found myself using the lower zip pockets a lot. The only con I found was that the grommet on the back for the chalk bag loop chafes when I wear these with my daypack. This wasn't an issue with my larger pack that has a better waist belt.

Wear these shorts to travel and at the beach. Dry quickly.