Vent Lightweight Active Shorts 9"
Max Airflow Fabric | Ultra Packable | Stretchy Waistband
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Shorts like an A/C unit for your junk.
Ventilated, stretchy & ridiculously lightweight. With a soft hand feel & no swoosh or shine in the fabric like you might expect from most light active shorts.
Thoughtfully designed with features that are essential for adventure travel.
Stretchy waistband with an internal drawstring that can be tied outside or inside. Two small accessory loops for keys, sunglasses or whatever else.
Side zipper pocket big enough for a large phone, hidden zipper on the back right pocket, button closure on the back left & traditional front pockets with an added media pocket on the right.
All pockets have light, stretchy mesh lining that help keep everything breathable and dry super fast, making these shorts perfect for when you need to hand wash and hang dry when traveling or camping.
Aesthetically minimal, as packable as they come & most of all perfect those hot a$$ days.
Product Features
- Stretchy, ventilated, featherweight fabric that actually breathes
- Side phone-sized stash zipper pocket
- Rear zipper pocket + rear button pocket for secure, pickpocket-proof storage
- Mesh lined front pockets
- Anti-Ball-Squish gusset design
- Two accessory loops on the waistband
- Drawstring closure w/ stretchy waistband
- Packs down shockingly small
Fabric Details
Crafted from a unique, high-performance mesh-knit poly that dries incredibly fast and allows the air to flow in and heat to flow out. Non-shiny, non-swooshy and featherweight.
- Weight: 195g (taken from size M)
- Fabric weight: 135gsm
Regarding UPF Rating...
Our Vent Pants/Shorts technically don’t carry an official UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating. That’s because the fabric is ventilated with extremely tiny needle-sized holes designed for maximum breathability. Since direct UV light can pass through those minuscule vents under very specific conditions, the pants can’t be certified with a UPF rating.
That said, in real-world use, it’s virtually impossible to get sunburned through them or get any meaningful UV exposure to your skin at all. For UV rays to reach your skin through those tiny vents, you’d have to be lying completely still in direct sunlight for several hours without moving at all. In normal use, there will never be any meaningful UV exposure through the fabric.
However, if you have heightened concerns about UV exposure due to skin sensitivity, medical reasons, or personal preference, we totally understand. In that case, we’d recommend checking out our Shenanigan Pants, which are a similarly lightweight option but fully UPF-rated for added peace of mind.
Shipping / Returns
- Fast & free shipping on all US orders.
- Free returns/exchanges on all products. We just ask that the product is still new & unwashed :)
- U.S. expedited delivery cutoff is 12PM PST. Orders placed after 12PM PST will ship the following business day.
- Free international shipping on orders over $100.
- For more information regarding shipping, returns, or exchanges, please click here to visit our Shipping & Returns page.
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.
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What Customers Are Saying...
Fred N.
My Favorite Shorts
These shorts are great! Definitely one of my favorite items from KETL so far. Super comfortable and durable!
Jared E.
Top Notch Ventilation
Perfect fit, the fabric is soft & ventilated, and the pockets are useful and well placed. Best shorts I've purchased in years.
Kyle M.
Super Lightweight
These fit great. Super comfortable. Great pockets and stylish design with maximum cooling effect.
This product is rated 4.8 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 501 reviews.
Customer Reviews
Got these on a whim for casual wear / hiking. I’m 5-10, 175 lbs, 32 waist and these fit fantastic. Farley tailored look, but the stretchy material and gussetted crotch make them extremely comfortable, even in deep squats and lunges. The material is as breathable as they say. I suspect it would pick easily if hiking in brushy or thorny areas, although I’ve had no trouble. Seem to be pretty abrasion resistant though. I’m generally not a fan of elastic waists for casual wear, but these don’t bunch, and the drawstring is thick enough to provide good hold even if your pockets are pretty full. I do like the mesh pockets, but I’ll be careful what in put in them as they look like they could wear out fast of carrying a heavy knife or keys. Side pocket is great for my iPhone 13. I wear these more than any other shorts, and have ordered a second pair. They are a little pricey, even compared to some major outdoor brands.
This is a great lightweight short. Light and breathable, but has enough heft to not be clingy. The texture is more noticeable in person than the photos. The double pocket on the right catches my phone sometimes, but other than that they're comfortable and I'd recommend them.
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