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Wind River
£39.99 £49.99
Wind River are swim-hike hybrid shorts; lightweight and quick-drying for multi-activity days.
They're perfect for spontaneous mid-hike swims, deep water soloing or working hard on hot summer days.
The drawcord waist adjustment keeps the shorts in place while swimming, with mesh-lined pockets that drain fast and won't inflate underwater.
Made for movement in and out of the water, with a hanging loop for drying them out after a rinse on multi-day trips.
The shorts have a zipped fly and a secure zipped rear pocket for valuables.
Amphibious, adventure-ready comfort.
Features
Product overview
- Quick-drying 100% polyester material
- Internal drawcord stops them falling down while swimming
- Mesh lined pockets drain water fast and won't inflate underwater
- Cut for movement in and out of water
- Secure zipped rear pocket for valuables
- Zipped fly
- Hanging loop for drying out after a swim or wash
- Lightweight and packable for multi-day trips
- 3 year Alpine Bond
Technical details
Vital stats
Activity: Hiking, swimming, deep water soloing, backpacking
Construction
Main fabric: 100% Polyester, 96gsm
Fit
Regular
Weight
125g (size 12)
Designer‘s notes
"Making a pair of shorts that are at home both in and out of the water comes with some unique challenges. Little design details like plastic instead of metal snaps that won’t corrode, and a cheeky drying hang loop at the back are what sets these apart from regular hiking shorts. Plus the fabric selection that means they dry fast and the pockets drain easily instead of filling up with water (or air after that enthusiastic first dive in!)" - Ronnie, Design ManagerDesigner‘s notes
Sustainability and Product Care
Sustainability
How It Is Made
Recycled Materials
We always choose the most environmentally preferable materials and are moving our entire range to recylced wherever possible.
Where It Is Made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intesnity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
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Works Well With
Standard delivery to UK addresses is free over £70.
Next Day deliveries will be shipped same day if you place your order before 2pm Monday - Friday.
If you are not happy or have changed your mind, you can return your unused product within 123 days of placing the order for a refund.
Simply return it to us, free of charge, with all the original packaging.
| Women's Shorts Sizing | ||||||||
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| UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
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Waist Inches CMs |
23" 59 |
25" 64 |
27" 69 |
29" 74 |
31" 79 |
33" 84 |
35" 89 |
38" 96 |
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Hips Inches CMs |
33" 84 |
35" 89 |
37" 94 |
39" 99 |
41" 104 |
43" 109 |
45" 114 |
48" 122 |
| EU | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| USA | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
How to Measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size:Waist - Measure around your waist at the narrowest part.
Hips - Standing with your feet together, measure around your hips at the widest part.
Fit Guide
Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.
Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.
Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.
Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.