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Quick Dry Travel Shorts

Find quick dry travel shorts that bring timeless style to your travel wardrobe. Explore the selection and compare fit, length and care details to choose a pair that suits your preferences and plans.

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Men's Cresta Shorts, 10"
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Shorts, 10"
A pair of tan hiking shorts with quick-drying nylon-spandex stretch, UPF 50+ protection, and zippered pockets.
(1,301)
$74.95 $74.95
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What customers like:
Quick drying
Good quality
Lightweight
Nice pockets with zippers
Comfortable fit
$74.95 $74.95
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Men's Tropicwear Shorts, 9"
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shorts, 9"
Gray nylon-blend shorts with stretch, moisture-wicking quick-drying fabric, 97.5% sun protection, and multiple pockets.
(372)
$74.95 $74.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Stylish look
Secure pockets
Lightweight material
Comfortable
$74.95 $74.95
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Women's Access Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Shorts
A gray women's trail short in quick-drying nylon-spandex with UPF 50+ protection and secure pockets.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Mountainside Ripstop Shorts, 8"
L.L.Bean Men's Mountainside Ripstop Shorts, 8"
A gray ripstop shorts featuring quick-drying, moisture-wicking stretch fabric, UPF 50+ protection, and a cargo pocket.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Access Trail Shorts, 9"
L.L.Bean Men's Access Trail Shorts, 9"
A tan trail short in quick-drying nylon-spandex with UPF 50+, stretch, gusseted mobility and zippered storage.
(0)
$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Sport Shorts with SUPPLEX® fabric, 8"
L.L.Bean Men's Sport Shorts with SUPPLEX® fabric, 8"
Men’s blue nylon sport shorts with UPF 50+, quick-drying fabric, mesh liner, and adjustable drawstring waist.
(1,374)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Attractive design
Fast-drying material
Versatile use
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $44.95
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Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
A pair of brown Bermuda shorts in abrasion-resistant nylon-spandex with UPF 50+ and zip pockets.
(1,331)
$69.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Quick-drying fabric
Versatile style
True to size
Deep zippered pockets
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Sport Shorts with SUPPLEX® fabric, 6"
L.L.Bean Men's Sport Shorts with SUPPLEX® fabric, 6"
Blue nylon sport shorts with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying mesh liner and convenient drainage pockets.
(1,262)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Durable
Versatile
Quick-drying
Comfortable
$44.95 $44.95
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Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
A gray pair of mid-rise shorts in quick-drying nylon-spandex with UPF 50+, stretch and pockets.
(143)
$64.95 $64.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Lightweight fabric
Good pockets
High quality workmanship
Excellent comfort
$64.95 $64.95
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Kids' Stowaway Shorts
L.L.Bean Kids' Stowaway Shorts
A pair of blue nylon shorts that repel water, dry quickly, and offer UPF 50+ protection.
(71)
$39.95 $29.99
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$39.95 $29.99
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Men's L.L.Bean Multisport Shorts, 7"
L.L.Bean Men's L.L.Bean Multisport Shorts, 7"
A pair of blue multisport shorts with stretch, quick-dry recycled-polyester fabric, UPF 50+, and a zippered pocket.
(274)
$64.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Wrinkle resistance
Comfortable material
Deep pockets
Convenient zipper pocket
Lightweight design
$64.95 $44.99
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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
A tan women's fishing shorts with stretchy recycled polyester fabric, UPF 50+ protection, and water-repellent finish.
(70)
$64.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Quick-dry comfort
Good inseam length
Lightweight material
Easy on and off
Soft fabric
$64.95 $44.99
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Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
A pair of gray polyester-blend trail shorts with moisture-wicking, quick-drying, UPF 50+ fabric and multiple pockets.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Ripstop Hybrid Shorts, 7"
L.L.Bean Men's Ripstop Hybrid Shorts, 7"
A pair of red hybrid shorts in stretchy recycled nylon-spandex, water-repellent, quick-drying, and UPF 50+.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Men's Tropic-Weight Cargo Shorts, Comfort Waist, 10"
L.L.Bean Men's Tropic-Weight Cargo Shorts, Comfort Waist, 10"
Lightweight blue cotton cargo shorts with elastic comfort panels, secure pockets and a weathered pigment-dyed finish.
(3,006)
$54.95 $54.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Perfect fit
Lightweight
Deep pockets
Comfortable
$54.95 $54.95
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Women's Vista Camp Skort
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Skort
A black nylon-spandex skort with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying ripstop fabric, and hidden-pocket shorts.
(836)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Quality fabric
Lightweight
Comfortable
Good fit
Breathable
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Lakewashed Dock Shorts, Mid-Rise
A pair of brown cotton-blend shorts with stretch, an elastic waist and welt pockets.
(476)
$49.95 $34.99
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What customers like:
Well-made
Durable
True to size
Versatile
Comfortable
$49.95 $34.99
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Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A blue swim short in recycled nylon-Lycra with UPF 50+ protection, stretch and back zip pocket.
(255)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Perfect length
Stylish design
Versatile use
Flattering look
$59.95 $39.99
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Men's Vacationland Stretch Swim Trunks, Print, 8"
L.L.Bean Men's Vacationland Stretch Swim Trunks, Print, 8"
A blue swim short with four-way stretch, UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying fabric and built-in boxer-brief liner.
(196)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Attractive color
Convenient zip pocket
True to size
Roomy design
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
Gray synthetic cycling shorts with removable chamois liner, UPF 50+ protection, stretch, quick-drying fabric, and pockets.
(27)
$79.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Comfortable outer shorts
Nice looking
True to size
$79.95 $29.99
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Women's Explorer Ripstop Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Explorer Ripstop Shorts
A pair of women's tan shorts in moisture-wicking, abrasion-resistant stretch cotton blend with zip pocket.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Men's Vacationland Stretch Swim Trunks, 8"
L.L.Bean Men's Vacationland Stretch Swim Trunks, 8"
A blue swim short in recycled stretch fabric with UPF 50+ protection and a supportive liner.
(115)
$59.95 $59.95
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What customers like:
Great value
Perfect length
Durable fabric
Supportive design
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $59.95
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Men's VentureStretch Chino Shorts, 7"
L.L.Bean Men's VentureStretch Chino Shorts, 7"
A pair of gray shorts in stretch nylon with UPF 50+, water resistance, and gusseted mobility.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Everywhere Chino Shorts, 8"
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Everywhere Chino Shorts, 8"
Blue chino shorts in a soft cotton-nylon blend with stretchy, abrasion-resistant performance fabric.
(0)
$74.95 $49.99
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$74.95 $49.99
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Quick Dry Travel Shorts

Quick-dry travel shorts bring a practical consideration to a familiar travel essential: drying time. The category combines shorts intended for travel with a quick-dry attribute, giving that feature a place alongside fit, length and personal style when choosing a pair. Quick dry describes drying behavior, not a promise that every pair will be ready to wear within a fixed number of minutes. Actual drying time depends on the garment and the conditions in which it dries, so individual descriptions remain important. For a travel wardrobe, that distinction matters more than a sweeping promise. A pair that looks right with favorite shirts and fits the way its wearer prefers has a clearer place in the suitcase than one chosen for a single feature alone. Travel can mean a long-planned vacation, a visit with relatives or a few days away with a partner, and each person brings different expectations about what to wear. Some prefer a shorter inseam and a simple outline; others like more coverage or a roomier shape. Neither preference needs to be set aside to focus on quick-dry designs. The most useful comparison is between the details that matter to the person wearing the shorts: how the waistband sits, where the hem falls and whether the overall style feels familiar. Picture the clothes laid out beside an open suitcase, with shirts, shoes and shorts arranged into outfits. Colors and silhouettes that already belong in that wardrobe make the choices more straightforward. There is no need for a separate travel identity or an entirely different approach to getting dressed. This collection centers on quick-dry travel shorts while leaving room for individual taste, from understated styling to a more outdoorsy look. The appeal is a travel wardrobe that feels considered rather than complicated, with each pair chosen for more than the words in its name.

Fit, fabric information and construction details help distinguish one pair of travel shorts from another, even when their names emphasize the same quick-dry characteristic. An inseam measurement gives a concrete starting point for length, especially when compared with a favorite pair measured the same way. Rise and waist measurements add context that a size label alone cannot provide. Someone who prefers a waistband at the natural waist may make a different choice from someone who wears shorts lower, while the shape through the seat and thighs can influence how a garment feels when sitting. Travel includes plenty of seated moments, from the journey itself to a lingering meal with family, making that part of fit worth considering alongside the view in a mirror. Product photos can show proportions, but the size chart and fit description provide the measurements and language needed for a more informed comparison. Fabric composition deserves the same attention. The quick-dry label does not identify a particular material, and it should not stand in for the composition listed in an individual description. Shoppers with established fabric preferences can use those details to narrow their choices without assuming that all travel shorts share the same feel or construction. Pocket placement, waistband design and closure type are further points of comparison where specified. A preference for a clean front, a particular pocket arrangement or a familiar fastening can be just as personal as a preferred inseam. Those details are best considered together rather than treated as a checklist every pair must satisfy. For a related selection, Men's Quick Dry Adventure Shorts offers another place to explore the quick-dry theme. Across related collections, the individual description remains the source for exact materials, measurements and care directions. That attention to detail keeps the choice grounded in the actual garment rather than assumptions about what a category name might include.

Care and long-term use also belong in the picture when choosing quick-dry travel shorts. Drying behavior is one consideration; the garment’s full care instructions are another. A quick-dry description does not, by itself, establish a washing method, dryer setting or ironing recommendation. Those directions come from the care label, and they matter whether laundry happens at home before departure or during a longer stay. For someone planning to wash clothing while away, knowing the required care in advance makes it easier to judge whether a pair suits those plans. A trip with access to familiar laundry facilities presents a different situation from one where clothing care is limited, and neither calls for guessing about a garment’s instructions. Durability is similarly worth considering through the construction information provided for each style, rather than reading it into the quick-dry name. Quality, a well-chosen fit and a style the wearer genuinely likes all have a place in a thoughtful purchase. A pair selected only for a travel feature can be less appealing if its length or silhouette feels unfamiliar. By contrast, a familiar shape and a color that works with existing clothing can make the choice feel more personal. These considerations also help when travel shorts are a gift. A frequent traveler, a partner planning a getaway or a family member looking forward to a visit may appreciate clothing chosen with their preferences in mind. Their usual size is a starting point, but their favored inseam, fit and overall style provide a fuller picture. Comparing those details with a pair they already enjoy is more useful than assuming everyone wants the same travel wardrobe. Whether chosen for someone else or for a suitcase of one’s own, quick-dry travel shorts are best understood through both their named attribute and their individual details. The result is a selection shaped around the wearer: the right proportions, a familiar look, clearly understood care requirements and a quick-dry feature considered without overlooking everything else that makes a pair worth choosing.
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