Backcountry Wasatch Ripstop 9" Trail Short - Women's

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Backcountry Wasatch Ripstop 9-inch Trail Short - Women's sets a trail-ready mood that lands somewhere between rugged utility and easygoing weekend wear. The recycled stretch ripstop fabric brings a bruiser of durability with a supple feel that moves with you on sunlit switchbacks. A soft stretch-knit waistband sits comfortably through long hours outside, and a water-repellent treatment readies you for changing weather without weighing you down.

Regular fit, above-knee length with a 9-inch inseam keeps things breezy without riding up. Zippered hand pockets secure small essentials, and a locker loop adds easy carry options for keys or a chalk bag. The soft stretch-knit waistband grows with every step, and the durable ripstop holds its shape through varied terrain while drying quickly for post-hike layering.

Part of Backcountry's Responsible Collection, the Wasatch short uses recycled materials and a PFC-free DWR finish, marrying trail-ready tech with everyday wear. It slots into a kit built for variable conditions—think sun, shade, and town—where a tough, versatile short can handle a hike and a cafe stop with equal ease.