Shenanigan Outdoor Shorts 9"
Durable | Lightweight | No Swoosh Fabric
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Rugged, yet comfortable.
The Shenanigan Shorts were created to be the most durable shorts in our lineup. The magic of these shorts is in the unique fabric. It's an exceptional blend of nylon twill that resembles denim without the annoying swoosh sound of regular outdoor shorts. Soft to the touch, super stretchy, lightweight, quick drying and packed with useful features like a built in belt, utility loops, and multiple zipper pockets that will give you no excuse for why you lost your Airpods.
Features & Specs
- 9" inseam great for hiking & everyday activities
- Super stretchy, lightweight, durable fabric
- Gusset for extra comfort & stretch
- Water & stain repellant
- Grippy waistband
- TSA friendly internal belt with G hook adjustable closure & snap button
- Quick drying
- Two mesh lined front pockets with small media pocket
- Two rear zipper pockets
- Side zipper pocket for media storage
- Utility loop for sunglasses or keys
Fabric Details / Weight
- Fabric: 96% Nylon, 4% Spandex
- Weight: 232g (size M)
- Fabric Weight: 156gsm
Wash / Care Instructions
Wash in cold water with like colors and air dry to extend the life of the garment.
Shipping / Returns
- Fast & Free Shipping: Available on all U.S. orders.
- Free Returns & Exchanges: Items must be new and unwashed.
- Expedited Shipping Cutoff: Orders placed by 12 PM PST ship the same day. Orders placed after 12 PM PST ship the next business day.
- International Shipping: Free on orders over $100.
- More Info: Visit our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
What Customers Are Saying...
Rory H.
Unreal Shorts
These are my new everyday shorts. Sporty enough for hiking and classy enough for social events. I love the fabric and all the pockets. Super functional and well made.
Michael J.
Another Hit
KETL keeps making the shorts I want to buy. I love these shorts for hiking and all-around adventure, and the fabric has a very durable yet somehow soft and stretchy feel.
Rick S.
New # 1
Rarely do all of the necessary qualities come together for outstanding casual adventure clothing. Out of all my KETL Mountain apparel, these are some really awesome shorts.
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Great fit and really digging the built in belt!! Thanks!!!!
My 3rd pair of these. I keep buying them because they look good, fit well, and are just tried and true!
I started with a couple pairs of the Shenanigan pants and loved them so this was the next logical step. The built-in belt, side zipper pocket, water resistant material, love them.
There are those that have said “a Don never wears shorts… “. Man, they don’t know what they are missing! Thank you, Ketlmtn, for making me a believer. Only thing I could ask for is maybe more colors !
This is my first pair of Ketl shorts. I really like the Shenanigans. Very comfortable. I really enjoy the light weight and ease of movement that the Shenanigans allow. I had my doubts about the built in belt system, but it really works - along with the gripper strip on the waist band.
My suggestion - offer more colors.
After the successful trial of the shenanigan pants, I decided to purchase three pairs of the shenanigan outdoor shorts for a hiking trip to Norway. I have been using the shorts and pants on my trails and have been very happy with the performance. Good fit with a little stretch, durable but breathable fabric, beefy zippers and thoughtful details make it a great performer. Don’t change, Ketl!
Love the shorts. Zippered pockets combined with open pockets. Adjustable waist, loop for keys, side pocket, dry fast. Bought 3 pair of the Shanigans , two of the grey. Would have bought another pair if the khaki color was available, those tend to sell out quickly. I really enjoy KTL Mtn shorts. Haven’t purchased shirts yet or long pants yet but will later this year.
Been looking for the daily wear shorts for a while and these are it. A bit on the pricy side sure, but absolutely worth it. Bought two more pairs after my first test run. Literally zero complaints. I typically wear 30-31 so went with the medium and they’re a perfect fit.
These shorts are amazing the quality is beyond my expectations. Highly recommended KETL gear. I have purchased 2 pair of Tomfoolery pants, a couple hoodies and 2 pair of Hybrid shorts so I am not a first time customer but these shorts are outstanding.
High quality shorts that are light but still durable. Highly recommend!
These are, without a doubt, the best pair of shorts I've ever owned. Fantastic fabric, very comfortable, and great pocket situation. I love the belt and utility loops. There's nothing about these shorts I don't like. I love the secure zippered pockets and the handy pockets within a pocket as well. I'll definitely be buying another pair.
Great quality!
Just purchased these shorts. They are great. I have a pair of these as pants and hiked the Camino de Santiago last month and they worked beautifully so I ordered the shorts. They have the same features and performance. Love the light weight but tough fabric. Next I plan to purchase a pair of these Vent shorts or pants
I feel like my search for the perfect shorts has finally come to an end. During the heat of the summer, I wear really thin icebreaker cargo shorts that I’ve been scavenging on eBay for years. They i’ve been my favorite shorts for many years, but they are not durable at all. It might only last a year or two and I have to switch over when I’m mountain biking or getting into water sports. So far, the shenanigan shorts have been out on the kayak with me, been on mountain biking trail rides and dirt jumping, spent a hot day at an amusement park in and out of water rides, and just casually worn around every day. I like them so much. I bought one pair in every color and will definitely test the durability overtime!
I love these shorts! The extra pockets inside the front pockets for AirPods are great, preventing the accumulation of keys and everything from being a big ball of in your pocket. The belt is great. Also, it works way better than the Praha Zion shorts. I do wish that there was a 10 or 11 inch option. Yeti’s like me don’t look that great in Shorty shorts but I’ll just blame it on the trend and be comfortable in these bad boys!
Hey there! Shenanigan 9” shorts were great. Held up well on a 7 day 6 night thru hike thru the Foothills trail in SC & NC.
Clean up easy and dry quick.
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Do you have the shenanigan shorts in 12in inseam?
The Shenanigan shorts only come in 9" inseam. Check out the Skid Mark MTB short though. It uses the same fabric as the Shenanigan shorts and pants and it comes in 12" inseam. Has a few extra pockets and a similar fit.