These hiking shorts are designed for comfort and versatility, with a sleek, modernized fit for ease of movement and a slightly higher rise than the Quandary Pants.

They're built of 96% NetPlus® postconsumer recycled nylon made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution/4% spandex plain weave; with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS to resist light moisture. Inseam length is 5"; also available in a 7" inseam.

Fit: Regular fit. Model is 5'9½" wearing a size 6.

Specs & Features:

Light, Technical Fabric Blend

Built of stretch-woven 96% NetPlus® postconsumer recycled nylon made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution/4% spandex plain weave; with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS to shed moisture

Waistband Details

Curved waistband contours to the natural shape of the hips and provides a close fit to keep the shorts in place during movement; with belt loops, a zipper fly with a metal-button closure, and a drawcord that's customizable and can be internal or external for added adjustability and preference

Pocket Details

Two front drop-in pockets and two back patch pockets

Hemostat/Carabiner Loop

Reinforced hemostat/carabiner loop on the front-right pocket

Mid-Rise Fit

Mid-rise fit that's a slightly higher rise compared to the Women's Quandary Pants

Inseam Length

Inseam is 5"; also available in a 7" inseam

Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam.

Weight: 170 g (6 oz)

Materials:

• 4.4-oz 96% NetPlus® postconsumer recycled nylon made from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean plastic pollution/4% spandex plain weave; with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS
• Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved

Care Instructions:

Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron.

*Patagonia's Quandary Shorts are still a regular fit with a mid rise that’s slightly higher than the Quandary Pants. They have been updated with a sleeker, more contoured lie-flat waistband and are now made with NetPlus® 100% recycled nylon fabric.