Men's Resistor Lite Chino Short

$109
Color: Alpine Blue
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Description

Designed to feel weightless, the Resistor™ Lite Chino Short was made for the dog days of summer. Soft, breathable, and built with unmatched stretch and rebound, it delivers superior mobility from the first step to the last. Classic chino style meets durable on-trail performance, so you never have to choose between looking good and going hard.

The clean Short fit pairs XKANVAS LITE™ cotton/nylon/spandex fabric with a water-resistant PFC-free DWR finish and UPF 50+ sun protection. A six-pocket design includes double-welt back pockets and a double-welt, drop-in cell phone pocket.

Perfect for
Dog-days of summer
Built for warm-weather travel, golf, and trail.
Features
  • XKANVAS LITE™ fabric — soft as cotton, tough as nails
  • Superior stretch with rebound to maintain form and fit
  • UPF 50+ maximum UV protection to covered areas
  • Water-resistant PFC-free DWR with high tear strength
  • Clean six-pocket design with double-welt drop-in cell pocket
  • Ultra-lightweight 176 GSM, easy-care wash and wear
Size & Fit

Bottom Leg Opening: 20"

Open size guide
Materials
  • Machine wash cold, delicate cycle.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Iron low temp, no steam.
About the brand

KÜHL crafts performance apparel with a rugged, independent spirit. From trail-ready pants to everyday flannels, their gear combines technical function with effortless style. At Mountain Sports, we love KÜHL because it’s built for people who do things their own way — comfortable, capable, and unafraid to get a little dirt on it.

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SKU 5205-ALP · Style 5205
Size guide

Kuhl Size Chart - Men's Apparel

Kuhl Sizing Chart

Measurements are in inches, unless otherwise noted. Charts reflect body measurements, not garment measurements.

Men's Tops (shirts, outerwear and layers):

Size Chest Waist Hip Arm Length
XS 36" - 37" 28" - 29" 35" - 36" 32
S 38" - 39" 30" - 31" 37" - 38" 33
M 40" - 41" 32" - 33" 39" - 40" 34
L 42" - 43" 34" - 35" 41" - 42" 35
XL 44" - 46" 36" - 38" 43" - 45" 36
XXL 47" - 49" 39" - 41" 46" - 48" 37
XXXL 50" - 52" 42" - 44" 49" - 51" 38

To measure: arm length - from the center at the base of your neck, passing around the shoulder and elbow, to just past the wrist bone. Chest: around the fullest part of the chest under the arms. Waist: where the waistband of your pants would normally sit. Hip: around the fullest part of the hips. If your measurements are between sizes, select the larger size for a looser fit, or the smaller size for a snugger fit.

Men's Bottoms (pants and shorts - letter size to numeric waist):

Letter Size Numeric Waist Size Body Waist
S 28 28"
S 30 29" - 30"
M 31 31"
M 32 31" - 32"
M 33 33"
L 34 33" - 34"
L 35 35"
L 36 35" - 36"
XL 38 37" - 38"
XL 40 39"
XXL 40 40"
XXL 42 41" - 42"

Kuhl men's pants are sold by numeric waist and inseam (e.g. 36 x 32). Inseams vary by style - see product details. To measure: waist - around the body where the waistband of your pants would normally sit; inseam - take a pair of your favorite pants and measure along the inner seam from crotch to bottom of hem. If your measurements are between sizes, select the larger size for a looser fit, or the smaller size for a snugger fit. All Kuhl pants feature a gusseted crotch and articulated legs (Kuhl's signature fit).

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

MaterialXKANVAS LITE™ performance fabric — cotton / nylon / spandex
FitShort — clean chino styling, 8"/10"/12" inseams
Sun protectionUPF 50+ to covered areas
Weather resistanceWater-resistant PFC-free DWR finish
PocketsSix-pocket design with double-welt drop-in cell pocket

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