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Women's Satu Outdoor Shorts

Clearance - Final Sale - No Refunds or Exchanges

$54.97 $94.97
Membership Pricing: $49.47

Built for comfort, coverage, & backcountry performance.

  • Soft & breathable fabrics
  • DWR treated
  • Full size pockets

All Clearance item sales are final

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9 in stock
Description

The Satu Adventure Shorts are built to simplify your gear by replacing multiple pairs of shorts with one versatile solution. Designed with lightweight, breathable Japanese mechanical stretch fabric, they deliver the mobility and performance needed for hiking and backpacking while maintaining a clean, everyday look. Whether you're on the trail, traveling, or heading into town, they adapt to whatever your day demands.

With quick-drying, water-resistant performance and a comfortable, non-restrictive fit, these shorts are made to keep you moving. They offer the freedom to hike, explore, and travel without overthinking your gear—making them a reliable go-to for any adventure.
Specs
  • Fabric: Japanese Mechanical Stretch
  • Pockets: 5
  • Fit Style: Modern Cut
  • Inseam Length: 11 inches (men's), 8 inches (women's)
  • Color: Charcoal, Olive Green, Mud Brown
  • Zippers: YKK
  • Gender: Male, Female
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
Key Features

Adjustable Waist making it easy to use without a belt while hiking, while belt loops allow you to use a belt for style.

DWR Water Resistant Treatment makes it hard to soak the Satu pants. Even if you do encounter a little moisture, the mechanic stretch fabric is quick drying and comfortable, utilizing 0% Spandex.

Secure Covered Back Pockets prevent you from losing valuables and small gear items!

Modern Cut

Zippered Lay-Flat Cargo Pocket allows you to store your phone or other valuables without losing them!

Odor Resistant

Gusseted Crotch ensures comfort and flexibility with performance!

Deep Front Pockets allow you to keep any useful tools or valuables with you throughout your day!

Japanese Mechanical Stretch Fabric allows you to move without being hindered and stay comfortable while sitting, hiking, standing, or anything else you need to do!

Trail Ready Performance

Low-Profile Storage That Works

Quick Drying For Real Conditions

Trail Ready Performance

While the Satu shorts have a clean, modern look, they’re built with performance in mind. The mechanical stretch fabric, gusseted crotch, and breathable construction allow full range of motion for hiking, scrambling, and long days on trail.

You get real performance without looking overly technical.

Trail Ready Performance

While the Satu shorts have a clean, modern look, they’re built with performance in mind. The mechanical stretch fabric, gusseted crotch, and breathable construction allow full range of motion for hiking, scrambling, and long days on trail.

You get real performance without looking overly technical.

Low-Profile Storage That Works

A zippered lay-flat cargo pocket keeps essentials secure without adding bulk, while deep front pockets and covered back pockets provide practical storage.

Everything you need without the excess.

Low-Profile Storage That Works

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A zippered lay-flat cargo pocket keeps essentials secure without adding bulk, while deep front pockets and covered back pockets provide practical storage.

Everything you need without the excess.

Quick Drying For Real Conditions

A DWR treatment helps shed light moisture, while the mechanical stretch fabric dries quickly when wet—keeping you comfortable through changing conditions.

Perfect for stream crossings, sweat, or travel washing.

Quick Drying For Real Conditions

A DWR treatment helps shed light moisture, while the mechanical stretch fabric dries quickly when wet—keeping you comfortable through changing conditions.

Perfect for stream crossings, sweat, or travel washing.

Key Features

Comfort and Performance

The gusseted crotch and Japanese mechanic stretch fabric by Toray provide a greater range of motion. With a zippered lay-flat cargo pocket for storage, side pockets, and an adjustable waist you have everything you need for on-the-go adventures.

Soft & Breathable

Soft fabrics & good airflow combine to keep you comfortable for extended periods.

Comfort and Performance

The gusseted crotch and Japanese mechanic stretch fabric by Toray provide a greater range of motion. With a zippered lay-flat cargo pocket for storage, side pockets, and an adjustable waist you have everything you need for on-the-go adventures.

Soft & Breathable

Soft fabrics & good airflow combine to keep you comfortable for extended periods.

Stylish Design

Look good and feel confident wherever you go with Satu Adventure Shorts. Their modern cut looks great both on the trail & off. 

Water Resistant & Quick Drying

A DWR treatment keeps you protected from minor spills or splashes. Plus, the mechanic stretch fabric dries incredibly fast with 0% spandex in the fabric blend.

front view of women's hiking shorts

Stylish Design

Look good and feel confident wherever you go with Satu Adventure Shorts. Their modern cut looks great both on the trail & off. 

Water Resistant & Quick Drying

A DWR treatment keeps you protected from minor spills or splashes. Plus, the mechanic stretch fabric dries incredibly fast with 0% spandex in the fabric blend.

Ideal For

  • warm weather backpacking
  • mountain adventures
  • hiking
  • daily comfort & style
  • travel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Product, Shipping, & Warranty Info

Full Description

Satu- named after the Malaysian word for 'one,' these pants offer versatility, style, and performance. 

  • Comfort and Performance: The gusseted crotch and Japanese mechanic stretch fabric by Toray provide a greater range of motion. With a zippered lay-flat cargo pocket for storage, side pockets, and an adjustable waist you have everything you need for on-the-go adventures.
  • Soft & Breathable: Soft fabrics & good airflow combine to keep you comfortable for extended periods.
  • Stylish Design: Look good and feel confident wherever you go with Satu Adventure Shorts. Their modern women specific cut looks great both on the trail & off. 
  • Water Resistant & Quick Drying:  A DWR treatment keeps you protected from minor spills or splashes. Plus, the mechanic stretch fabric dries incredibly fast with 0% spandex in the fabric blend.

Simplify your gear and focus on the adventure at hand. The Satu Adventure Shorts can ensure you're always prepared for your next adventure.
Product Care

Your Satu Pants or Shorts are a high performance piece of gear. They need some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your Altitude in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow the prior instructions you should hand wash your product


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax Tech Wash (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse (add extra rinse if possible).


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq
How long does shipping take?

Orders for in-stock items will begin processing 1-2 days after your online purchase is completed. Please note that business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays in the United States. Once processed, Priority shipping generally takes 1-3 days to arrive. Note that USPS Priority shipping is a time estimate and not guaranteed. You will receive an email notification once your package leaves our warehouse.

If you place an order that includes a backordered or pre-sale item, we will hold the entire order until the pre-sale item is in stock. If you would like to receive the in-stock items sooner and split your order into two shipments, please place two separate orders or pay an additional shipping fee to have the order divided into two shipments.
Do you ship to addresses outside the US?

Some countries may be excluded from our shipping options due to extremely high shipping costs, unsafe conditions for US carriers, or unreliable delivery services. To check if we can ship to your country, please go to the Checkout page and enter your shipping address.

Customers have the option to prepay duties and taxes for certain countries. If these fees are not prepaid, customers may be responsible for them upon delivery, depending on the import laws and regulations of their respective countries. We recommend checking with your local customs office to see if these apply in your area. APC Economy Shipping

Please note that the situation regarding duties and taxes is constantly changing. We are working to stay updated on the varying shipping costs as they evolve. Also, Live Ultralight Members and Peak tier members do no get free shipping to international addresses.
What is your returns/exchange policy?

Shop with Confidence: OV's Simple Returns Policy

  • Free First Exchange:* Enjoy your first exchange at no extra cost with each order (USA only).
  • 60-Day Return Window:** You have 60 days to return items; this is extended to 90 days for purchases made in November and December.
  • Easy Return Shipping:* We provide return labels or QR codes for your convenience (USA & Canada only). 

For more information, please visit our Warranty/Returns page. 

https://outdoor-vitals.loopreturns.com/#/

*Please note: Clearance items are final sales and are not eligible for returns or exchanges. Items such as soft flasks (included with our Skyline Fastpack) cannot be returned due to sanitary reasons. If you choose to return your fastpack, a $15 charge per bottle or flask will be deducted from your refund, unless the bottles or flasks are returned with their original packaging still intact.
Do you have a product warranty?

Our gear is made with the goal in mind of balancing ultralight weight, performance, comfort and durability. We believe in the “Live Ultralight” mantra so we focus on ultralight weight and performance while maintaining durability thresholds established for each product.

Our warranty covers manufacturing & workmanship defects for the Expected Lifespan of our products. Expected Product Lifespan is determined by OV Gear Specialists using the following criteria:

  • Product design intent & materials specifications
  • Intended use of the product
  • The specific issue encountered with the product
  • The age of the product (based on Manufacture date)
  • 5 stars: 2 (50%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (25%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (25%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Michelle
Love these shorts

Love these shorts.
I have deliberately been living in these shorts like I will be when I wear them for my 100 Mile Challenge. They work very well for me with length and durability and ease of movement. the zipper pocket can actually be operated with one hand, love that! They tend to run a little big but that may actually have been a plus and the belt built into the waistline works very well.
They work well with my pack OV Skyline 30. No rubbing or hotspots at the points of intersection on my low back. The pockets are accessible while this pack is on. No sure it that would be true with more traditional pack. I need to do more running in them to see if seams cause chafing, However, today no buyers remorse. If they go on sale I would buy again.

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Bonnie Key
Make sure you don’t make an error on your order!!!

Let me begin by saying the error was apparently mine, so I’ll own that! My issue is I thought I ordered a size 10 pair of shorts, I got a size 0, so small they might fit a 10 yr old very thin child!
I contacted the company and received a fairly prompt reply. Due to the fact these shorts were on sale, they will not exchange them for a size 10, which they confirmed they have in stock! They even suggested I sell these size 0 shorts on one of the social media sites to recoup my monies, rather than honoring an exchange. I certainly didn’t expect them to eat the cost of reshipping, but I think as a small business, they might want to keep a customer rather than losing one over a small error! I absolutely love the 2 Sun shirts I previously purchased from this company, but due to their return/exchange policies, this will be my last order!

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Evelyn
Wonderful, functional, quality shorts

I love the fabric on the Satu shorts (and pants) - no spandex! I especially like that the fabric doesn't stretch out or sag. The front hand pockets are fabulously deep, there's a generous zippered side pocket, plus two secure flap pockets in back. I have no use for the included buckle "waist adjustment". It just adds bulk at the waist-line. I will use my own ultra-light belt through the stitched-in belt loops.

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Marian Jordan
Sturdy Shorts

Currently shopping for gear to head out on the Camino. Was hoping these would be my pair of shorts to wear daily for the 5-6 weeks but am sad to say they will be too heavy and not too sure how quickly they will dry after hand washings. They are well made and will be my go to shorts for short hikes/daily wear. The fit runs a daily big.

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Margaret Lehr-Devolld

What is the inseam of these shorts?
Thank you

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Inseam Length: 8 inches (women's)

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