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Women's Quick Dry Shorts For Outdoors

Find women’s quick dry shorts for time outdoors, and choose a pair that suits your preferred fit, length and style. Compare individual product details for sizing, fabric and care information to help narrow down your options.

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Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Bermuda Shorts
A lightweight, rugged Bermuda short with UPF 50+ protection, made from abrasion-resistant nylon and spandex.
(1,331)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Versatile
Comfortable
Quick-drying
Good fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Vista Camp Pants, Crop
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Pants, Crop
A lightweight, moisture-wicking cropped pant with UPF 50+ protection and adjustable hems for versatile outdoor comfort.
(3,479)
$79.95 $79.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight
Versatile
Comfortable
Good fit
Breathable
$79.95 $79.95
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Women's Vista Camp Pants, Slim-Leg
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Pants, Slim-Leg
A pair of slim-leg, mid-rise pants in classic black with moisture-wicking, quick-drying nylon blend fabric.
(2,738)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Great for hiking
Quick-drying fabric
Lightweight material
Flattering design
Comfortable fit
$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Vista Trekking Pants, Mid-Rise Straight-Leg
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Trekking Pants, Mid-Rise Straight-Leg
A lightweight, moisture-wicking trekking pant with UPF 50+ protection, made from durable nylon and spandex.
(1,537)
$99.95 $84.99
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What customers like:
Quick drying
Lightweight
Versatile
Comfortable
Good fit
$99.95 $84.99
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Women's Vista Camp Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Shorts
A lightweight, rugged pair of granite shorts with UPF 50+ protection and a comfortable elastic waistband.
(1,449)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Lightweight
Comfortable
Quick-drying
Good fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Vista Camp Skort
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Skort
A lightweight, abrasion-resistant black skort with UPF 50+ protection and a comfortable elastic waistband.
(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 No Fly Zone Pants, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's No Fly Zone Pants, Mid-Rise
A versatile pair of tan, mid-rise pants offering insect repellent and UPF 50+ protection.
(261)
$99.95 $99.95
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What customers like:
High-quality material
Great value
Effective bug protection
Lightweight design
Comfortable fit
$99.95 $99.95
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Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A pair of mid-rise, quick-dry swim shorts in darkest navy with UPF 50+ protection and moderate compression.
(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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Women's Tropicwear Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
A versatile pair of frost gray pants that convert to shorts, made from quick-drying, UPF 50+ nylon.
(206)
$99.95 $99.95
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What customers like:
Versatile design
High-quality fabric
Good fit
Ideal for tropical wear
Worth the price
$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Tropicwear Capri Pants, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Capri Pants, Mid-Rise
A pair of mid-rise capri pants in soft sand, made from moisture-wicking, quick-drying nylon/spandex blend.
(199)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Perfect length
Lightness
Breathability
Comfortable fabric
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
A pair of frost gray mid-rise shorts with UPF 50+ protection, made from moisture-wicking nylon/spandex.
(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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Women's No Fly Zone Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's No Fly Zone Zip-Off Pants, Mid-Rise
A pair of dark silt, mid-rise nylon pants that repel insects, offer UPF 50+ protection, and convert to shorts.
(136)
$110 $110
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What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Comfortable feel
Warmth
Versatile
$110 $110
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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts
A pair of storm blue, mid-rise fishing shorts with UPF 50+ protection and a stretchy, fast-drying fabric.
(70)
$64.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Good inseam length
Easy on and off
Soft fabric
$64.95 $44.99
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Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
A pair of alloy gray cycling shorts with a removable liner, UPF 50+ protection, and multiple pockets.
(27)
$79.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Comfortable outer shorts
Nice looking
True to size
$79.95 $39.99
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Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Trail Shorts
A pair of alloy gray, mid-rise women's shorts with UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking polyester blend.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Access Trail Pants, Straight-Leg
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Pants, Straight-Leg
A versatile gray pant with quick-drying nylon blend, perfect for travel and outdoor activities.
(0)
$69.95 $59.99
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$69.95 $59.99
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Women's Tropicwear Comfort Pants
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Pants
A lightweight gray pant made from recycled polyester blend, offering UPF 50+ sun protection and water resistance.
(0)
$79.95 $59.99
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$79.95 $59.99
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Women's Access Trail Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Shorts
A versatile pair of black shorts with UPF 50+ protection, made from quick-drying nylon and spandex.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Women's Mountainside Slim-Leg Ankle Pants
L.L.Bean Women's Mountainside Slim-Leg Ankle Pants
A green polyester-blend ankle pant offering UPF 50+ sun protection, water resistance, and quick-dry performance.
(0)
$89.95 $74.99
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$89.95 $74.99
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Women's Vista Camp Pant, Straight Leg
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Pant, Straight Leg
A lightweight gray nylon-blend pant with UPF 50+, abrasion resistance, quick-dry fabric, and adjustable hems.
(0)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Multisport Pull-On Pant
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Pull-On Pant
A blue, water- and abrasion-resistant pant made from a soft recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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Women's Quick Dry Shorts For Outdoors

Women's quick dry shorts for outdoors bring a practical detail to a familiar wardrobe essential, with an emphasis on drying time and an easygoing outdoor style. The appeal starts with having shorts that feel like a natural part of getting dressed, whether time outside means a few quiet moments on the porch or an afternoon together with friends. Quick dry is an important characteristic, but it is only part of what makes a pair worth choosing. Length, rise, overall shape, and the details listed for each style all deserve attention. A favorite pair of shorts often becomes a useful point of reference: the waistband sits where expected, the hem falls at a preferred spot, and the proportions work with the tops already in the closet. Those familiar preferences can make a collection easier to browse without assuming that every outdoor short fits the same way. Personal style matters here, too. A simple silhouette can have a timeless look, while a more detailed design can give shorts a distinctly outdoorsy character. Neither approach needs to feel overly technical or separate from an everyday wardrobe. A plain tee, a favorite button-front shirt, or a well-loved pullover offers a starting point for thinking about the overall look. Quick dry describes a particular attribute, not the whole garment, so individual product information remains important when comparing choices. The fabric composition, measurements, construction details, and care directions provide a fuller picture than a category name alone. Together, those details help distinguish shorts that merely catch the eye from a pair that suits a person's established preferences. For someone who enjoys time outside with family, appreciates straightforward design, or simply likes the character of outdoor clothing, the best starting point is a balance of personal taste and clearly described features rather than a long list of extras.

Fit gives women's quick dry outdoor shorts much of their individual character, and small differences in proportion can make two similar-looking pairs feel quite different to wear. Inseam describes the length from the crotch seam to the hem, while rise helps describe where the waistband sits. Looking at both measurements gives a more useful impression than considering length alone. A shorter inseam and a higher rise create different proportions from a longer inseam and a lower rise, even when the labeled size is the same. The shape through the hip and thigh matters just as much, particularly for someone who has a clear preference for a closer or more relaxed silhouette. Comparing listed measurements with a pair that already fits well can make those distinctions more concrete. Product photos add another point of reference, especially when viewed alongside fit notes rather than treated as an exact prediction of where a hem will fall. Height and body proportions affect that result. Waistband construction and closures also deserve a closer look in the individual description; the important question is how those details match familiar preferences, not whether one design is universally better. Pocket placement can change the appearance of a pair, so it belongs in the comparison alongside pocket dimensions and closure information when those details are provided. Someone who prefers a clean outline may make a different choice from someone who likes a more visibly detailed design. For a separate collection centered on another named attribute, Women's Stretch Outdoor Shorts offers another place to browse. The distinction is useful because quick dry does not, by itself, describe how a fabric stretches or how a garment is cut. Keeping those characteristics separate makes it easier to compare what is actually stated for each pair. A thoughtful fit choice leaves room for personal preference, without treating one length, rise, or silhouette as the right answer for everyone.

Materials, care, and construction complete the picture when considering quick dry shorts for outdoors. The category name does not identify a single fabric composition, and composition should be checked in the individual product details rather than inferred from appearance. Close-up images and fabric descriptions can help clarify the look of the cloth, while the listed percentages explain what it contains. Those are useful distinctions for anyone with established material preferences or a particular approach to garment care. Quick dry also does not replace washing and drying instructions. The garment's care label is the reference for cleaning method, temperature, and any finishing directions, so it is worth checking before adding a pair to an existing laundry routine. A household that sorts clothing by care requirements may weigh those details differently from someone who prefers a simpler routine. Durability deserves the same careful attention: fabric appearance or thickness alone does not establish how long shorts will last, and construction information is more useful than a broad promise. Look for the details actually provided about seams, closures, and finishing when comparing pairs. Intended use should likewise come from the individual description. An outdoor category brings together a general theme, but it does not establish suitability for every activity or setting. That distinction helps keep the choice grounded in the way a person really plans to wear the shorts. As a gift, a pair can be a thoughtful option for a partner, relative, or friend who enjoys outdoor style, especially when the giver knows their preferred size, inseam, and rise. Matching a familiar silhouette is often more personal than choosing a feature the recipient has never asked for. For a purchase made for oneself, the same attention to everyday preferences is worthwhile. The most useful comparison brings the whole garment into view: its quick dry attribute, stated fabric composition, fit, care requirements, and visual character. With those details considered together, outdoor shorts can be chosen for the person wearing them, not simply for the words on the label.
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