Athletic 5 Inch Recycled Shorts - Cascade Blue
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Get ready to move with the Athletic 5 Inch Recycled Shorts in Cascade Blue, made just for Rainier Watch!
These quick-dry, stretchy shorts are lightweight and perfect for hiking, running, or whatever adventure you dream up. With an elastic waistband and drawstring, they fit like a charm, while roomy front pockets, a small zippered stash spot, and a rear zipper pocket keep your gear safe. Plus, they sport our embroidered logo and a cheeky “adventure begins” side detail—all crafted from recycled materials because saving the planet never goes out of style. 🌎
- 5 inch inseam, unisex sizing
- custom made just for RW, not a cheap blank
- rigorously tested
- quick dry material
- no inside liner
- Elastic Waistband with drawstring
- embroidered logo
- embroidered "adventure begins" side detail
- recycled polyester 92% - spandex 8%
- stretchy and lightweight
- great for hiking, running, and all things
- rear zipper pocket
- spacious front pockets
- small zippered front pocket for small valuables
Gear For Good
Gear For Good
A portion of your purchase is donated to protecting our National Parks! We are a member of 1% For The Planet (started by the founder of Patagonia) and have partnered with Washington's National Park Fund, the official non-profit for Washington's National Parks.
Materials
Materials
- 92% recycled polyester
- 8% spandex
Care Guide
Care Guide
- Machine wash cold with like colors.
- Wash inside out.
- Do not bleach.
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry.
- Do not use softener.
- Do not iron.
Carbon Neutral Shipping
Carbon Neutral Shipping
Orders are shipped by our small team from our WA warehouse typically within 2-4 business days.
We pay for carbon offsets for all orders so that every single order is shipped carbon neutral. You can feel good that your order is shipped with a positive impact on the environment.

Why Rainier Watch Gear?
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Trusted by 10,000+ adventurers like you
Rated 4.9/5 stars across 1,500+ verified reviews.
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Proud member of 1% for the Planet, supporting vetted environmental nonprofits.

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The Rainier Watch Story 🏔️
Hi! 👋🏻 I'm David, the founder of Rainier Watch. The RW brand all started with a community movement to answer the most important question in the PNW "Is The Mountain out?".
And out of that movement, the RW Shop was born as a way to give back and support "The Mountain" aka Tahoma (Mount Rainier). Since launching the RW Shop, we've been able to donate $20,000+ to various causes like protecting our National Parks!
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FAQs
How does this purchase help National Parks?
We donate part of every purchase to non-profits like Washington's National Park Fund that help protect and support National Parks like Mount Rainier National Park.
What is your return policy?
If your order doesn't fit right or you don't love it, please let us know within 30 days and we will be happy to do an exchange or return!
When will you ship my order?
Our small team ships most orders with 2 business days - we are a very small team so during sales or busy season it make a little longer. They are shipped from the RW warehouse that's located about 30 minutes outside Seattle.
How soon will I get my order?
Most orders are delivered with 5-8 business days after you place the order. Orders within Washington are a little faster!
How do I get my order shipped with the carbon footprint offset?
You don't have to do anything - We recently upgraded so that all orders are shipped carbon neutral!
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Ecommerce deliveries have a carbon footprint. That's why we support verified projects that remove carbon from the air.
Every delivery’s carbon footprint is calculated based on weight, shipping method, and distance traveled. We neutralize these emissions by purchasing verified carbon removal credits from groundbreaking projects.
With your purchase, you’ll join a community of proactive merchants and customers dedicated to a sustainable future. Together, we've removed emissions for over 75 million deliveries and removed over 53 thousand tonnes of carbon.
We work with a network of pioneering carbon removal companies that have been vetted by the commerce platform Shopify.

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Real customers, real reviews ❤️
Great quality! Im 5’9” 165 and i ordered a size M. They for true to size and have a decent amount of give and flexibility. They are super comfortable as well!
So comfortable and love the cut!! I wear a women’s medium in shorts/pants and got these in a small. They fit great! Can’t wait for it to warm up so I can wear them more!
So stoked you love the fit and cut — that’s what we love to hear! Appreciate you sharing the sizing details, too! Thanks for supporting our small, mountain-loving brand — can’t wait for you to rock them all spring and summer long
My new favorite shorts! I've used these for sleeping and hiking. Very comfortable and look good.
Love that your Athletic Shorts are getting double duty for sleep and hikes! Thanks for supporting our small, PNW-based brand — we’re stoked to have you in the RW fam!
My husband loves these! I was worried they were going to be very short by the image online but they fit him great and he wears them all the time - we may need to buy a second pair!
So happy these shorts are hitting the mark! Thanks for the great review and for supporting our small biz—every purchase helps #ProtectOurParks!
Hands down my favorite hiking shorts! I loved them so much I even wore them for teaching PE. They’re comfortable, the length is perfect, and the fun details like “ITMO?” and the latitude/longitude make them unique. I got an extra small and they fit me perfectly. I’m very happy with this item and hope there’s another color soon so I can get more!
Huge thanks for the amazing review — we love knowing the athletic shorts are pulling double duty on the trail and in the gym! Appreciate you supporting our tiny but mighty brand, and fingers crossed for more colors down the road. Every order helps protect our parks — glad you’re part of the RW crew! 🙌
Hands down the best shorts I’ve ever owned. The logo and coordinated embroidered goes to show how much they care about the quality of the product put out at RW. Small zipper pocket next to the right pocket is perfect for my keys when I’m hiking, love em, need more.
Took the shorts on its inaugural hike for 9 miles. I don't usually wear 5" length shorts, but these are the exception. They feel great against the skin, have a comfortable stretch that moves with you, with fantastic details and branding, all wrapped in a PNW color. My favorite part is the small zippered pocket. It's perfect for the two items I always carry with me on hikes - earbuds and keys. I can see wearing these for chilling and lounging indoors during PNW winters. It's an awesome product from an awesome local company! They'll get tons of mileage.
Just got the shorts and I’m seriously impressed with the quality! they remind me of a softer version of Patagonia Baggies, but with better pockets!
Full disclosure: I’m David, the founder of Rainier Watch, and these are the shorts I’ve been living in lately. Whether I’m heading out for a 5+ mile run, putting in trail miles, or just hanging out on the couch, these Athletic 5 Inch Recycled Shorts seriously deliver.
When we set out to make these, I wanted a pair of shorts that could handle the rigors of adventure, without sacrificing comfort or style. I pulled inspiration from some of my favorite running and hiking gear, but gave it the RW treatment: recycled materials, no inner liner, a just-right 5 inch inseam, and pockets that actually do something.
It took months of testing, tweaking, and running around the warehouse (literally) to get these dialed in. I’ve run in them, hiked in them, lifted in them, lounged in them, and every time, they’ve held up and felt great. Lightweight and breathable, but with a solid fit that stays put thanks to the elastic waistband and drawstring.
Little details like the embroidered “Adventure Begins” on the side and that rear zipper pocket (perfect for keys or a card) make them feel dialed in for real use.
Bottom line? These aren’t some off-the-shelf blanks with our logo slapped on. We custom built these from scratch for RW folks who move, explore, and chill hard. I hope you love them as much as I do. Can’t wait to hear where you wear yours!
See ya on the trail (or the couch).
– David L
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