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Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
These are durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking, yet stylish enough to head to dinner after a long hike.
Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review
Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
The simple design of these shorts makes them easy to move in, and we’ve found the ultralight material is durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking.
Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review
Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
If you like to carry a lot of gear or snacks then these are the shorts for you. With six pockets, they are a classic pair for hiking.
Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review
Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
If you want a versatile pair of hiking shorts that double as swim trunks, this pair is simple, very lightweight, and packable.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
Published:
September 11, 2024
This pair checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to great hiking shorts. They are comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and dry quickly.
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
Published:
September 11, 2024
This affordable pair is a trimmed-down take on a classic utilitarian cargo, which is why they make our list of the best hiking shorts.
Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Backpacking Guide – Death Valley NP
Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Backpacking Guide – Death Valley NP
Last Updated:
September 10, 2024
Still very much a backpacking frontier, Death Valley National Park, at 3.4 million acres, is the largest national park in the US south of Alaska. Popular with desert-loving backpackers, this long and challenging hike is one of the few loop trails in Death Valley National Park. The route is undeniably beautiful, though a bit tricky to follow at times.
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2025
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2025
Last Updated:
September 10, 2024
Discover your new favorite trail-ready hiking shorts from Patagonia, PrAna, REI, and more. Our experts bring you tailored suggestions for the best in comfort, durability, and style from trail to town.
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
These are an excellent choice for the price-conscious hiker looking for a lightweight pant. We are impressed with their performance and their value.
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
This model is the image of the classic hiking pant: versatile, durable, and loaded with features. We tested them in heavy Alaskan rain and on long sunny hikes and we love using one pair of pants for both outings.
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
These pants are a super lightweight and packable pair sure to please anyone who’s after a quick-drying and breathable option.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
Published:
August 20, 2024
Tested in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, these pants deliver a lightweight and highly mobile pant that excels in a variety of conditions.
Janji Transit Tech Pants Review
Janji Transit Tech Pants Review
Published:
August 19, 2024
These jogger-style pants are extremely lightweight and breathable and are a great fit for warmer weather and higher-output activities.
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
Published:
August 19, 2024
These pants are loaded with features, including cinch hems, a built-in belt, and all-zippered pockets, making them fit for big adventures where durability and weather resistance are paramount.
Half Dome Hiking Guide – Yosemite National Park
Half Dome Hiking Guide – Yosemite National Park
Last Updated:
August 15, 2024
Standing 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley, Half Dome is without a doubt a US National Park icon.
ZPacks Duplex Classic Tent Review
ZPacks Duplex Classic Tent Review
Last Updated:
August 15, 2024
The price tag on this shelter may seem like highway robbery, but if you’re an avid backpacker, it’s worth every penny and then some.