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Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's

Item #: 47228

Our Price: $27.95

Regular Price: $40.00

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The Columbia Sportswear Women's Sandy River Cargo Shorts feature a wider waistband, preventing binding, and they rise slightly in the back to provide essential coverage that curvy bodies in motion demand. Two-way comfort stretch and gusset detail further enhance mobility, and the super-soft, nylon-elastane fabric is fortified with Omni-Shield™ advanced repellency to reject stains and keep you dry in a light drizzle. Stash keys and ID in the security pocket.
  • Constructed of 100% nylon Perfecta Plus II fabric.
  • Omni-Shade™ UPF 30 sun protection.
  • Relaxed fit over hips and thighs for casual mobility without binding.
  • Regular rise sits just below the waist.
  • Quick dry.
  • Water repellent.
  • Exterior adjustable waistband for a custom fit.
  • Multi-functional pockets.
  • Zip-closed security pocket.
  • Inseam: 6".
  • Import.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's
 
3.8

(based on 24 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (18)
  • Nice color (14)
  • Breathable (13)
  • Washes well (13)
  • Versatile (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (19)
    • Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
      • Waist:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        86% 

        (18 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        78% 

        (18 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual dresser (20)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (22)

    Reviewed by 24 customers

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    4.0

    Great shorts but wrinkle easy

    By CPS

    from Venice, FL

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Nice Color
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

      Nice for tennis because of pockets.

      • Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Shorts are made of good material

      By Diane

      from Charlotte NC

      About Me Casual Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • High Quality

      Cons

      • Irregular Fit

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

      Liked the material and style but the shorts just didn't fit right.

      Service and delivery comments:

      Shorts had a 3" rip in the side panel; will be returning.

      • Waist:
      • Feels too small
      • Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not like they used to be.

      By Tennis player.

      from Princeton, MA

      About Me Classic Dresser

      Pros

        Cons

        • Falls Too Low Below The Waist
        • Rise is too short

        Best Uses

          Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

          I own four pairs of these shorts purchased over the last two years. Columbia has changed the fit this year, so that the new shorts are smaller and have a very short rise. The zipper in my old shorts is 7 inches, and the new style has a 5 inch zipper. Quite a change and not good. I would buy two more pair if I could find the old style.

          • Waist:
          • Feels too small
          • Length:
          • Feels too short
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Great shorts!

          By Kathy

          from Long Island, NY

          About Me Casual Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Flattering
          • Versatile
          • Washes Well

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

            Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

            These shorts are so comfortable, and cute too! They fit well, giving room for active pursuits. I would like to order them in other colors too.

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            1.0

            Don't bother ordering this one.

            By whitewaterwoman

            from NW Illinois

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

              • Falls Too Low Below The Waist
              • Not True to Size

              Best Uses

                Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

                Columbia used to make a good product. But in an effort to save a few pennies per unit, they altered the pattern and it is now a very uncomfortable fit.

                • Length:
                • Feels too short
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                4.0

                Versatile and comfy

                By Erika

                from Pennington, NJ

                About Me Casual Dresser

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Nice Color
                • Versatile
                • Washes Well

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear

                  Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

                  I now have 2 pairs of these shorts, 1 in khaki and 1 in black. They are great weekend summertime casual wear. Even though they're "river" shorts, I wear them on an everyday basis, rather than just in the water.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  Very nice

                  By Kathy

                  from Nevada

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

                        comfortable, great for water

                        • Waist:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Length:
                        • Feels true to length

                        Comment on this review

                         
                        5.0

                        Just what I wanted

                        By Pat in Chicago

                        from Chicago IL

                        About Me Casual Dresser

                        See all my reviews

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Breathable
                        • Comfortable
                        • Flattering
                        • High Quality
                        • Nice Color
                        • Stylish
                        • Versatile
                        • Washes Well

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Casual Wear

                          Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

                          These shorts met all my expectations.[...]

                          • Waist:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Length:
                          • Feels true to length
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

                          Comment on this review

                           
                          5.0

                          Womans Sandy River Cago Water Shorts

                          By Robertatheshopper

                          from Mansfield, MA

                          About Me Casual Dresser

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Comfortable
                          • High Quality
                          • Versatile

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Casual Wear

                            Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

                            [...] Like the fit of the shorts and the built in belt.These go with everything and are very comfortable.As a famour designer said, to travel all one needs are a pair of kakhi pants and a black shirt. Well the same goes for these shorts too.

                            • Waist:
                            • Feels true to size
                            • Length:
                            • Feels true to length
                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            5.0

                            Great Shorts

                            By L2Y2

                            from Evergreen, CO

                            About Me Casual Dresser

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Breathable
                            • Comfortable
                            • Flattering
                            • High Quality
                            • Lightweight
                            • Nice Color
                            • Stylish
                            • Versatile
                            • Washes Well

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Casual Wear
                              • Kayaking
                              • Outdoors
                              • Rafting

                              Comments about Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's:

                              I bought a pair of Sandy River Cargo Shorts a year ago and love them. I had to get another pair in another color. They are great for outdoor sports, especially water sports. They are very light weight an dry very fast. They fit very comfortably, even with a bathing suit underneath.

                              • Waist:
                              • Feels true to size
                              • Length:
                              • Feels true to length
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              • Q:

                                Is that tiny pocket that can be seen in the picture the ONLY back pocket?
                                Asked on 5/6/2012 by Gaybinator from Fort Walton Beach, FL

                                1 answer

                                • Staff Reviewer

                                  A:

                                  There are no pockets at all in the back of these shorts.

                                  Answered on 5/10/2012 by Bob from Campmor
                              • Q:

                                Get it together, guys: do the shorts have a zippered fly or not? so far two votes for no, one for yes. can you answer correctly, and remove incorrect answers?
                                Asked on 3/23/2012 by snsteph

                                1 answer

                                • Staff Reviewer

                                  A:

                                  This water short has a zipper front fly.

                                  Answered on 3/27/2012 by Bob from Campmor
                              • Q:

                                Two people asked if there was a zipper. One CAMPMOR answer says yes, the other says no. Which is it?
                                Asked on 6/24/2011 by Anonymous

                                1 answer

                                • CUSTOMER CARE

                                  A:

                                  This short does not have a zippered fly.

                                  Answered on 6/27/2011 by Anonymous
                              • Q:

                                What is the inseam length of these short?
                                Asked on 6/12/2011 by Anonymous

                                1 answer

                                • CUSTOMER CARE

                                  A:

                                  The Columbia Sportswear Women's Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts inseam is 6"

                                  Answered on 6/14/2011 by Steve from Campmor
                              • Q:

                                Is that fly stitching only for looks? Also what are the sizing for these shorts?
                                Asked on 6/7/2011 by Anonymous

                                1 answer

                                • CUSTOMER CARE

                                  A:

                                  The Columbia Women's Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts have a zippered front fly. The sizing chart is on the webpage for these shorts.

                                  Answered on 6/8/2011 by Bob from Campmor
                              • Q:

                                What is 100% nylon perfecta plus fabric and is any other fabric blended in with the nylon?
                                Asked on 5/9/2011 by Anonymous from tx

                                1 answer

                                • CUSTOMER CARE

                                  A:

                                  Perfecta plus is a textured nylon. It is 100% nylon.

                                  Answered on 5/10/2011 by Steve from Campmor
                              • Q:

                                does this short have a zipper and gusseted crotch?
                                Asked on 3/20/2011 by Anonymous

                                1 answer

                                • CUSTOMER CARE

                                  A:

                                  No the crotch is not gusseted and the short does not have a zippered fly.

                                  Answered on 3/24/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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