Patagonia Men's Rock Craft Shorts

Patagonia Men's Rock Craft Shorts

A lightweight, stretch-woven nylon, rock-friendly short, with moisture-shedding Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) and 40-UPF sun protection. You can run from the summer heat by climbing at Vedauwoo, but you'll pay the price with the abrasive nature of its rock. These tough shorts stand up to weathered landscapes with a flexible blend of 96% nylon and 4% spandex. The fabric flexes with your moves, provides 40-UPF sun protection and sheds moisture with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Harness-friendly details include offset belt loops, a low-profile front snap and a gusseted crotch. The five-pocket design keeps you organized when you hit the road. Inseam is 12 ½".

Lacking fur, feathers or scales, we humans have to think up clever ways to protect ourselves from the sun. Products with the UPF designation provide built-in sun protection that won’t wear off. To achieve sun protection, we take a varied approach, depending on the degree desired and the fabric used. Elements of the strategy can range from yarn selection to fabric construction to the use of special finishes (especially for light colors). Patagonia products with rated UPF protection are tested independently to meet Australia/New Zealand or AATCC protocols. A rating of 15-24 earns a product a rating of “good”; a rating of 25-39 is "very good"; and a rating of 40-50+ is “excellent.” * * When tested in accordance with Australian/New Zealand test methods AS/NZS 4399 or AATCC 183/ASTM6603/ASTM D6544.