Tomfoolery Chino Travel Shorts 7"
Clean Look. Travel-Ready Performance.
What makes these shorts incredible?
- Looks like a chino. Works like travel gear.
- Built for movement, without looking like it
- Secure storage that actually matters when you’re moving
- Stretch waistband + internal drawstring = TSA-friendly
- One short for flights, cities, and everything in between
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The only shorts you need to pack.
We took everything we love about the Tomfoolery Travel Pants and cut them into a 7" short. Same fabric, same features, same ability to go anywhere and do just about anything.
What makes them different is how they show up.
These don’t look like outdoor shorts. No shine, no swoosh, no overly technical feel. Just a clean, chino-style short that works at dinner, on a flight, walking through a new city, or wherever the day takes you.
Under the surface, they’re built like travel gear.
The fabric is soft, stretchy, and comfortable enough to wear all day without thinking about it. A flexible waistband and internal drawstring keep the fit dialed without needing a belt, and the overall feel is easy from the second you put them on.
Storage is simple and secure. Two front zipper pockets, a rear zipper pocket, and a rear button pocket keep your essentials locked down whether you’re navigating airports, bouncing between plans, or just trying not to lose your wallet again.
These are the shorts you pack when you don’t want to overthink it. One pair that looks right, feels right, and works across everything you get into. Less technical than the Virtue. More capable than your average chino.
Features & Specs
- Best For: Travel, everyday wear, casual nights out, light hikes, and anywhere you want to look put together without sacrificing comfort
- Fabric: Soft, stretchy, breathable performance fabric with a clean, non-technical look
- Fit: Modern chino-style fit with a 7" inseam for balanced coverage and mobility
- Waistband: Stretch waistband with belt loops and internal adjustable drawstring for a secure, customizable fit
- Storage: Two front zippered pockets, one rear zippered pocket, and one rear button pocket to secure essentials
- Comfort: Lightweight feel with enough stretch for unrestricted movement
- Style: Clean, minimal aesthetic that works anywhere
- Durability: Built to last and backed by our free lifetime repair program
Fabric Details / Weight
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Weight: 285g (taken from size M)
- Fabric weight: 222gsm
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...
Mike M.
Outstanding Casual Shorts
They work well as casual attire for nights out and social events, but function just as well for hiking and outdoor activity.
Matt C.
A+++
Absolutely love these shorts - the fit is great, they’re super versatile, and the stretchy fabric feels comfy yet durable.
Gabriel S.
Best Pair of Shorts
I bought these after loving the pants. I wore the pants all over Europe on holiday and now wear the shorts everywhere at home. They are comfy and look great!
Why We Made Them
The KETL Commitment
Everything we make is guaranteed to be amazing & last a lifetime. We stand behind our craftsmanship with a lifetime warranty & offer a thorough repair / replace program. Visit our Warranty / Repairs page for more information on our commitment to excellence.
Two front zipper pockets + rear zipper pocket to keep essentials safe.
Keeps plumbers crack at bay.
Internal drawstring keeps snug fit and traveling easy.
Two front zipper pockets + rear zipper pocket to keep essentials safe.
Keeps plumbers crack at bay.
Internal drawstring keeps snug fit and traveling easy.
Pair Them With...
Love these shorts, and really anything from Ketl Mtn! Perfect cut and length for a 5'9" guy who is always between sizes.
I started out with the Tomfoolery pants which I love , so I ordered another pair and then I ordered the tomfoolery shorts and they are also the best I’ve owned !! Don’t hesitate to add them to your collection!
This is my first shorts purchase. I have the many of the pants version of these. Very happy with the durability of these. Been working in the garage and getting them nice and dirty.
I never wore shorts much before discovering Ketlmtn.com , whoops , now I have six pairs .
Great shorts, I really like the zipper pockets.
Two in the front and one in the back have zippers. It’s nice when you travel to be able to secure your wallet etc with a zipper.
Took them to Europe and now in the northern Great Plains and northern Rockies. I have 2 pairs of shorts and one pair of pants and love them all. Something you might consider adding is a pocket for an EDC folding knife that doesn’t have a zipper closure to accommodate a pocket clip. Maybe along the side seam between the front and back pockets. That would make these even better.
Best shorts I have ever owned. Outstanding clean line design, comfortable, and perfect stretch.
Awesome shorts!
Needed some new shorts to replace worn out ones. Got one pair to test them out, and I’m back ordering more!
So I have been in love with O’Neil Traveller shorts for decades. The drawback is most are too long. 20” and 21”. So I went on a hunt for shorter above the knee travel shorts. Must haves were drawstring and zippered pockets. I did try some 686 shorts and while they are pretty awesome they are a slimmer fit and no zippered hand pockets. I then ordered 2 pairs of KETL’s chinos and virtue in 7”. These are the new favorites! I do like the virtue over the chino only as they are a lighter weight fabric. The chinos remind me of the fabric on under Armour golf shorts. They are still really nice shorts just heavier fabric. I have to order more they are so great! The “blue fog” color is a great colors as well!
Great shorts for any adventure!
They’re great
Just stop KTL MTN…these shorts have zero right to be as awesome as they are. The material, fit and tech are 10/10. I haven’t stopped wearing them since they arrived and they still look fresh. I love the zipper pockets w/ the half mesh interior.
Great travel shorts! I bought these for a weekend trip to Vegas. Being that it was 100°+ and I was at the pool most of the weekend, I had these on after the pool
Walking around the casino. They’re fantastic, easy to pack and very comfortable. I absolutely love the zipper on the pockets, My favorite. I will buy the other colors.
I love this shorts and already using them many times for travel and daily basis. Great material and the brown color is solid and works with my usual all black attire. The side zipper works well to carry important document during travel as advertise. Probably will buy different color or version of the shorts from KETL.
Comfy, stretchy, classy shorts. Not a huge fan of the zipper pocket on these. Otherwise solid shorts.
I ordered the large and they fit great (6 ft 2 in, 190 lbs). Great style and someone asked about the shorts the first time I wore them which never happens. I love the fit and I love the zipper pockets. I wish I would have found this brand sooner.
