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Women's Departure Pull-On Shorts

Name: Eddie Bauer Women's Departure Pull-On Shorts
Brand: Eddie Bauer
SKU: eddie-bauer-womens-departure-pull-on-short-21607018
Price: 34.97 USD

Shorts

$35

The verdict

A travel-oriented pull-on short that's reasonable for the mid-tier price if you value stretch comfort over structure.

Fit

An elastic or drawstring pull-on waist likely, cut for comfort rather than a tailored silhouette — expect true-to-size fit.

Quality

Eddie Bauer's Departure line is generally positioned as travel-ready with some stretch and quick-dry intent, typical of the brand's mid-range performance-casual products.

Price check

At $44.99 this sits at the higher end of mid-tier for casual shorts; fair if the stretch and travel features hold up, but not a bargain.

Best for

Someone packing for travel who wants a comfortable, low-maintenance short over a structured look.

Care

Machine wash cold and hang dry to preserve any quick-dry finish.

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What owners report about Eddie Bauer shorts

Long-term owners of Eddie Bauer's technical shorts (Guide/First Ascent, Amphib) report they hold up to years of rugged outdoor use. One hiker's Amphib pair survived off-trail bushwhacking, noting they 'held up to snags and tears, from underbrush and rocks,' and called them 'durably constructed' for the long haul. The nylon-spandex Guide shorts use a Stormrepel DWR finish and a non-stretch, brushed-lining waistband that reviewers say 'stays put really well' through movement. Complaints center on bulk in older cargo-style cuts and small hand-pocket openings, plus scattered reports of flimsier fabric and pocket seams on some other recent-year styles.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently credit the technical fabric and hardware, DWR coatings, YKK zippers, brushed waistbands, for holding up to hard outdoor wear over multiple seasons.
Watch out for: Some owners report small, flimsy pocket construction and note quality has felt inconsistent between older and more recent production runs.
Sizing: The Guide shorts are described as fitting true to size with a clean, non-baggy cut, though hand-pocket openings run notably small.

About Eddie Bauer's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Shorts Review - FeedTheHabit.com · Eddie Bauer Amphib Hiking Shorts | Outsidevibes