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Columbia Sportswear Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts - Women's

Item #: 47228

Our Price: $20.96

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
 
4.1

(based on 50 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (40)
  • Breathable (32)
  • Washes well (32)
  • Nice color (27)
  • Versatile (25)

Cons

  • Falls too low below the waist (3)
  • Wears easily (3)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (37)
  • Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
    • Waist:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      87% 

      (39 reviews)

      Feels too big

       
    • Length:
    • Feels too short

       

      Feels true to length

       

      78% 

      (36 reviews)

      Feels too long

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual dresser (41), Classic dresser (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (45), Yes (3)

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5.0

Great Hiking Shorts!

By MB

from CA

About Me Casual Dresser

Verified Buyer

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Casual Wear
    • Hiking
    • Wear To Work

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

    Great shorts! Multiple pockets, comfortable waist, very cool color! They do run slightly small, so I would definitely look into a size smaller than usual. Wife has a pair already so I knew what to order. Perfect length right to the middle of the thigh. Lightweight but sturdy material, so great for hikes in hot weather!

    • Waist:
    • Feels too small
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    LUV these shorts!

    By D

    from VA

    About Me Casual Dresser

    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:

      Luv Them!

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

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Very happy with these shorts

      By grandma beth

      from michigan

      About Me Casual Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • High Quality

      Cons

      • Sit A Little Low On

      Best Uses

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

        Very happy with these shorts.

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

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        So comfortable for an active day.

        By none

        from southern California

        About Me Casual Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • High Quality
        • Nice Color
        • Washes Well

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

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

          It would be nice if this length inseam shorts came in men's sizes as well. My husband would appreciate that.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Very satisfied with these shorgts

          By Kayak

          from Mass

          About Me Casual Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • High Quality
          • Washes Well

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

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

            I spend the summer in shorts and on the water - these shorts are perfect for that life.

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

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great for multi - day hiking

            By Kathi

            from Lincoln, NE

            About Me Classic Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • High Quality
            • Nice Color
            • Washes Well

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear

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

              Light weight and quick drying. These shorts won't add weight to your backpack so are great for multi-day hikes.

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

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Columbia Sandy River Cargo Water Shorts

              By Jubs

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Casual Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Flattering
              • High Quality
              • Washes Well

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear

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

                Bought it to wear playing at the local splash parks with my son. Love it. Great color, great price. Dries super fast!

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

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Columbia Shorts

                By Hip Granny

                from Carbondale, Illinois

                About Me Casual Dresser

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • High Quality
                • Stylish
                • Washes Well

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear

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

                  These shorts were comfortable outdoor wear!

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

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Very comfortable for any activity

                  By PJ

                  from Vancouver, WA

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Outdoor activities

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

                    Wonderful fit, great for biking, golfing and kayaking.

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

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    My "go to" shorts

                    By KayakWoman

                    from Upstate Ny

                    About Me Casual Dresser

                    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 are SO comfy! There was some variation in belt sizes in the three I got on and offline. all of them were large enough. One buckle was a little loose. If you are on the edge of medium and large, base your choice on your waist size. The waist runs a little large..which worked well for me. The hips are comfortably loose for me. I probably could have got away with the medium...but I like to have ease of movement when I kayak. They hold up well for kayaking, and look casually stylish as well. LOVE these pants!

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

                      Comment on this review

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                      • Q:

                        Hey,
                        does the pockets turn inside out in the water?
                        Thank you.
                        Asked on 10/15/2012 by Nancy the oldie

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          The pockets are mesh so water and air will not be captured and they will not turn inside of in the water.

                          Answered on 10/19/2012 by Steve from Campmor
                      • Q:

                        Is the waistband on these shorts elasticized?
                        Asked on 8/10/2012 by mainestreet from USA

                        1 answer

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          A:

                          Very slight elasticity built into the side of the short. Mostly a belted short.

                          Answered on 8/10/2012 by Steve from Campmor
                      • 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

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          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

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          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

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          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

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          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

                        • Staff Reviewer

                          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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