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Mountain Hardwear - AP Short - Women's

Mountain Hardwear AP Short - Women's

1Review
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$35.99 $64.95

Item #MHW01AB

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Tech Specs

Material:
75% cotton, 23% nylon, 2% elastane
Fit:
regular
Length:
short
Inseam:
5in
Pockets:
2 hand, 2 back
Waist:
belt loops
Gusseted Crotch:
yes
Claimed Weight:
7.2oz
Recommended Use:
backpacking, bouldering, casual, hiking, sport climbing, trad climbing
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime

AP Short

The short version of the ever-popular AP Pant, the Mountain Hardwear AP Shorts are ready to join in on your backpacking, hiking, and climbing adventures. Whether traversing or ascending, these shorts have a full gusset construction to ensure you can move freely. The cotton-nylon blend is breathable yet durable, built to withstand the abrasive nature of technical terrain.

  • Shorts for technical hiking and climbing adventures
  • Cotton blend is lightweight and breathable
  • Synthetic fibers increase durability
  • Full gusset ensures freedom of motion
  • Stylish rolled hem is sewn into place

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Cute, quality, but wrinkles easily

  • Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
  • Fit: True to size
  • Size Bought: 4

Not a lightweight short! Thick fabric lends structure and durability to these cute and functional shorts. Love the rolled hem on these. Can be rolled again for a more trendy look. Quality of the material is also great, the same as the AP pants which I love.

Pockets are huge in the front but tiny in the back. Only the back pocket has closure for security, and it doesn't fit my phone. Front pockets fit a phone well, but I wouldn't climb with my phone in those loose pockets.

My only issue is that these shorts wrinkle very easily. I was planning on using these shorts as my travel/hiking/climbing shorts on a backpacking trip, but the thick and wrinkle prone material makes them a tough sell for this purpose. They are actually really cute so I will continue using them for climbing, scrambling, and hiking in a hot dry climate - would prefer something lighter for a humid climate.

Mountain Hardwear

Women's Apparel
 XSSMLXL
US Size0246810121416
Bust

32in

(81cm)

33in

(84cm)

34in

(86cm)

35in

(89cm)

36in

(91cm)

37.5in

(95cm)

38.5in

(98cm)

40in

(102cm)

41.5in

(105cm)
Sleeve

30in

(76cm)

31in

(79cm)

32in

(81cm)

33in

(84cm)

34in

(86cm)
Waist

25in

(64cm)

26in

(66cm)

27in

(69cm)

28in

(71cm)

29in

(74cm)

30in

(76cm)

31in

(79cm)

33in

(84cm)

34.5in

(88cm)
Hip

35in

(89cm)

36in

(91cm)

37in

(94cm)

38in

(97cm)

39in

(99cm)

40in

(102cm)

41.5in

(105cm)

43in

(109cm)

44.5in

(113cm)
Inseam

Short 30in (76cm)

Regular 32in (81cm)

Long 34in (86cm)
How to Measure:
All measurements correspond to equivalent body measurements, not the dimensions of the garment. For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
Bust:
Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.
Sleeve:
Have a friend measure from the center of your back to your wrist.
Waist:
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.
Hip:
Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.
Inseam:
Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.