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December 16, 2025
lightweight ripstop shorts
Weight: 260-270 lbs
Height: 6'1"
Used for: Cycling, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Hiking
great shorts for active summer wear. Light and loose, perfectly compatible with summer activities, e.g., biking, golfing, hiking, boating, could even be used for swimming. Or just
Warwick, RI
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November 15, 2025
Excellent Shorts
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Really like these. They fit perfectly, wash easily, and are extremely comfortable.
Indiana
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August 21, 2025
Great shorts.
Perfect fit for my husband who is a size 34. Great color as well.
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July 30, 2025
Pocket problem
Weight: 200-210 lbs
Height: 6'1"
Used for: Casual or Every Day
These shorts fit well. The big problem is the pockets are considerably shorter than in other shorts purchased from L.L. Bean, and items in the pockets are prone to falling out. For
Florida
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July 16, 2025
Fit + functionality
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
While material seems strong - stitching is already fraying after wearing it 2x
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Verified Purchase
July 16, 2025
Pockets
Front/side pockets should be larger. Much larger. Otherwise fine.
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July 9, 2025
Great shorts
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
These are really great shorts. The fabric is light and comfortable, and they fit well. Bought in 3 colors.
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July 9, 2025
Great pair of shorts
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Overall the Explorer Ripstop shorts look good, are very comfortable and well made. The only issue is that the front pockets should be deeper. If you sit back to relax, the items
Yonkers, NY
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May 1, 2025
Very nice looking
Bought the shorts for my husband. he loves them. They fit very nicely and they show off his buns.
Titusville, Fl
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March 21, 2025
Comfortable shorts
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Used for: Relaxing
These are very comfortable shorts that were delivered on time for my vacation.
Gaines, PA
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March 14, 2025
Website has incorrect inseam description
I bought two of these shorts. The description of the inseam length on the website for item TC521662 says I inseam 7 inches. I measured them when I received them. One has an i
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October 7, 2024
Good shorts but pockets could be bigger
Size Purchased: Small
I like these shorts, my only complaint is that the pockets are too shallow, otherwise they are good.
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September 15, 2024
Great All-Purpose Shorts
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Excellent color, weight for everyday wear and exercise
Washington DC
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September 9, 2024
Needs some touches
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Used for: Travel, Hiking
I like the material, stretch and cut of these shorts. But a couple of issues that need work.
* front pockets are too shallow. yes, I know these are shorter inseams but the front
Atlanta
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August 24, 2024
Met my expectations, which are high.
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
High quality, true to size and very comfortable! The in-store experience was an added bonus.
Albany, NY
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August 8, 2024
Short shorts
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
These are short. Must be like 5-6 inches. High risk of the boys making an unwanted appearance
maine
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August 1, 2024
Absolute favorite shorts!
Weight: 280-290 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: XXX-Large
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
When I saw these on the rack I knew they were great. I hate long inseam shorts. These are shorter, and stretchy and roomy and awesome. They look great like a classic pair of kha
Pittsburgh, Pa
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July 24, 2024
Great!!
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Great shorts! Sizing is correct, easy to maintain!
Austin, TX
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July 15, 2024
Nice
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I like the weight, the length and color. The only drawback is the phone pocket that leaves your phone in jeopardy of falling out. It is only good for keys. One inch deeper pocket w
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July 4, 2024
Inseam is just right
10” inseams are too long, 6” inseams are too short, but 8 inch is just right. The phone pocket on the right side thigh is too short and need to be 2 inches deeper.
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