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187g (Size M)
193g (Size L)
204g (Size XL)
- Introduction
- Longer Version of 5-Pocket Shorts
- Product Story
- A Perfect Balance
- Form and Function
- Comparison with 5-Pocket Shorts
- Pockets for Smartphone and Maps
- Fast-drying and Durable
- Moisture Content after 15 mins of Spin Dry
- 5-Pocket Lineup
- Material
- Cotton-like Taslan Nylon
- Size guide
- Instructions
- Care Instructions
- Repair
Introduction
Longer Version of 5-Pocket Shorts
Our 5-Pocket Shorts have a slightly shorter inseam length than standard shorts to allow for easier leg movement during activities in the mountains, making them ideal for hikers.
This is the best length for hikers, we believe, and it is one of the reasons why they are supported by so many hikers but we have also received comments from some hikers that they want 5-Pocket Shorts that are a little longer in length.
Therefore, we decided to create the longer version of 5-Pocket Shorts by made-to-order to meet the needs of our customers, lengthening the inseam by approximately 3 cm with the tucked legs to allow for a greater range of leg motion, resulting in the same ease of leg movement as the regular 5-Pocket Shorts. They look great in the mountains as well as in towns.
We are transitioning the water-repellent treatment from C6 DWR to C0 DWR for the 5-Pocket Shorts. As existing C6-treated stock runs out, products will gradually switch to C0 treatment.
※For more details, please see “C0 DWR for the 5-Pocket Series”.
Product Story
A Perfect Balance
Since the launch of the 5-Pocket Shorts, we have always received customer feedback asking us to offer a slightly longer version.
However, I was already happy with the 5-Pocket Shorts, and I didn’t feel it needed any changes, so I never thought about making the product longer.
Masaru Kiyota, wearing the Mustard color.
However, after selling them for a decade, I sometimes feel like wearing different kinds of shorts. When I launched the Trail Shirt via Yamatomichi, I wanted to wear more variety of clothes in the mountains and decided to make shorts with a slightly longer length, which had been requested for a long time.
I had in mind a pair of shorts that were not too thin, not too thick, not too long, and just above the knee with a beautiful shape. They also had to be easy to move around in.
No matter what we make, it is never an easy road as long as it is a Yamatomichi product. We took longer than expected to finish this product. Simply lengthening it the conventional way would just turn it into a pair of big shorts, which was not beautiful. However, making it sleek and thin would make it a hindrance to the legs, sacrificing mobility. We struggled to find a good balance.
After countless prototypes and repeated revisions, we finally found a perfect balance between mobility and beauty. The answer was to add single pleats. I hope you’ll pay attention to the silhouette and not just the length.
Compared to the classic 5-Pocket Shorts, this product’s longer knee-length gives it a slight clinging sensation to the legs, making the original 5-Pocket Shorts superior in terms of mobility. However, if you want to wear slightly different shorts, this version may be the perfect fit for you. (April 2023)
Form and Function
Comparison with 5-Pocket Shorts
Compared to the regular 5-Pocket Shorts, 5-Pocket Long Shorts have a 3 cm longer inseam. The pattern is slightly narrower for better balance, but instead, we tucked in the legs to allow for easier leg movement.
Pockets for Smartphone and Maps
Yamatomichi 5-Pocket design can neatly store your map, snack, wallet, and other items you need during hiking, without interfering with your leg movement.
Especially, our smartphone pocket at the side is so well-positioned that it fits your phone while keeping it securely in place without bouncing around when running. The map pocket is large enough to store the water bottle.
1st pocket
Large enough for comfortable keeping your hands in your pockets while hiking.
2nd pocket
The 2nd pocket is perfect for your smartphone. The perfectly-allocated pocket just behind the hipbone secures a smooth leg lift, preventing your phone from bouncing around, and keeps your phone safe and intact when sitting.
3rd pocket
The 3rd pocket is positioned high for wallets, etc. The long zipper tab allows for easy opening/closure of the pocket.
Key Loop
You can attach keys or a small carabiner to the long key loop. It’s also handy when you hang the pants to dry.
4th pocket
The lower part of the pocket liner is made of polyester mesh for drainage should the pants get wet.
5th pocket
The 5th pocket is made to fit the size of the normal hiking map. It is also perfect for a large-screen smartphone, compact digital camera, and even a water bottle.
Fast-drying and Durable
In the pouring rain, even water-repellent finished clothes will unavoidably get wet. Also, even the highest-spec rainwear gets soaked from the moisture caused by sweat during intense exercise. Hence, what we prioritize is how fast the fabric can dry after getting wet, rather than making a lot of effort to keep them completely dry.
Generally, the thinner the fabric, the faster it dries. It is true that fast-drying property matters for hiking, but at the same time, a certain level of durability and strength are required.
The cotton-like Taslan with 120g/㎡, the material used for the Shorts, is lightweight, fast-dry, and durable.
Moisture Content after 15 mins of Spin Dry
As the fabric is very light it dries in no time! See below for details of just how fast these pants dry compared to other fabrics.
The below chart compares the moisture content in the fabric of the 5-Pocket Shorts with synthetic base layers and normal cotton after a 15 minutes spin cycle.
The lower the moisture content, the faster the fabric will dry. As can be seen on the above chart the 5-Pocket Shorts are almost completely dry with a moisture content of only 1% after a 15 minutes spin.
5-Pocket Lineup
We offer a range of bottoms designed for spring, summer, and autumn: the original 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, the ultralight and breathable Light 5-Pocket Pants/Short Shorts, and the DW 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, which land somewhere in between. Each has its own strengths depending on the season, activity, or personal preference, but they all follow the same overall design. You can find more details from the article below.
Material
Cotton-like Taslan Nylon
The Taslan nylon fabric is made of “air-textured yarns”, the filament yarns using compressed air.
Unlike the general nylon fabrics, which are often shiny, the Taslan nylon has a matte and soft texture. It is a high-density material made of “air-textured yarns”, achieving both durability and lightweight.
The nylon material is fast-dry and its unique uneven texture keeps you comfortable in various conditions without sticking to your wet skin.
Size guide
Size chart
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 52~61 | 59~69 | 67~78 | 76~85 |
| Waist (cm) | 70~80 | 74~84 | 82~92 | 90~94 |
Product dimensions
※1: The listed waist size is measured without stretching the elastic waistband
※2: The listed hip size is measured at the widest point when laid flat.
Unit：cm
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pants Length | 44.5 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Inseam | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19.5 |
| Waist | 64 | 68 | 72 | 77 |
| Hip | 53.5 | 55.5 | 58 | 60.5 |
| Hemline | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
- Slight size differences may occur due to fabric shrinkage and sewing variations.
- The fabric may shrink over time from frequent washing and wear.
Fitting
Oji 176cm 60kg
Size L (Glacier White)
Oji 176cm 60kg
Size L (Glacier White)
Atsushi 169cm 54kg
Size S (Deep Forest)
Atsushi 169cm 54kg
Size M (Black)
Beyonce 169cm 63kg
Size S (Mustard)
Beyonce 169cm 63kg
Size M (Glacier White)
Ryo 170cm 60kg
Size S (Sand)
Ryo 170cm 60kg
Size M (Brick Red)
Oji 176cm 60kg
Size M (Olive)
Oji 176cm 60kg
Size L (Glacier White)
Pony 173cm 76kg
Size L (Black)
Pony 173cm 76kg
Size XL (Deep Forest)
Tsuka 183cm 65kg
Size L (Black)
Tsuka 183cm 65kg
Size XL (Mustard)
Kenken 183cm 77kg
Size L (Glacier White)
Kenken 183cm 77kg
Size XL (Sand)
Moss 182cm 95kg
Size XL (Brick Red)
Atsushi 169cm 54kg
Size S (Deep Forest)
Atsushi 169cm 54kg
Size M (Black)
Beyonce 169cm 63kg
Size S (Mustard)
Beyonce 169cm 63kg
Size M (Glacier White)
Ryo 170cm 60kg
Size S (Sand)
Ryo 170cm 60kg
Size M (Brick Red)
Oji 176cm 60kg
Size M (Olive)
Oji 176cm 60kg
Size L (Glacier White)
Pony 173cm 76kg
Size L (Black)
Pony 173cm 76kg
Size XL (Deep Forest)
Tsuka 183cm 65kg
Size L (Black)
Tsuka 183cm 65kg
Size XL (Mustard)
Kenken 183cm 77kg
Size L (Glacier White)
Kenken 183cm 77kg
Size XL (Sand)
Moss 182cm 95kg
Size XL (Brick Red)
Instructions
Care Instructions
- Machine wash below 40°C.
- Use laundry net or wash separately.
- Line dry in the shade.
- Tumble dry below 60°C.
- Do not bleach and do not use fabric softener.
- Iron on low without steam.
- Do not dry-clean.
- High temperatures may cause shrinkage.
Care Instruction Page
For more detailed washing, drying and water repellent care instructions, visit our SUPPORT Page. With proper care you can prolong the funtionality of the product.
Payment
- We only accept payment by credit card. We currently do not accept payment via bank transfer from overseas accounts.
- We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB.
- To download your receipt, please click the link included in the Dispatch Notice, which we will send by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- Bank transfer is only availble for those that own a Japanese bank account.
Delivery
- Order Confirmation will be sent after the order.
- The items will be dispatched within 3 days after the payment is confirmed.
- The dispatch notice will be sent by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- The delivery may be delayed by unforeseeable reasons such as natural disasters and other logistics issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- We cannot ship multiple orders in one package due to how our delivery system is currently set up.
- We will ship to regions in North America, Oceania, and Europe (excluding Russia) via DHL. For regions in Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, and Russia, we use EMS (International Express Mail Service) for shipping.
- Shipping fees and delivery times vary depending on the shipping destination as well as the size and weight of the items.
Size Exchange
- Overseas customers who need to change the size of their order, should note that the time needed for shipping will vary greatly depending on your country of residence.
- We only accept exchanges when the item is unused (except for fitting).
- If you wish to exchange the size of the item, please contact us within seven days of receiving your order.
- Exchanges can only be made for the same color in a different size.
- If the size you wish is out of stock, we will suggest a different color.
- If the product is out of stock, we may simply have to ship the item back to you.
- All shipping costs to be carried by the customer.
- We will only send the exchanged item to you, upon receipt of return shipping cost via PayPal.
- Please be aware that some countries charge customs duties depending on the price of the item.
- We are unable to answer any questions on local customs. Please contact your local customs bureau.
Repair
At Yamatomichi, we’re happy to help extend the life of your gear. We offer repairs for all of our products — whether it’s a hole, broken parts, or wear and tear from years of use. If you’d like to request a repair, just head over to the Repairs section on our support page and get in touch. We’ll be happy to assist you.
For small holes or tears, you can also patch them up yourself using our repair patches.