Stay cool, dry, and chafe-free, no matter how hard your hikes get.
Find the best women’s hiking shorts for every style and budget here.
Which is why weve pulled together some of the best hiking shorts you should invest in.
This summer, stay cool and dry (cough cough, chafe-free!)
Climbing, biking, paddlingreally anything outside.
Comes in:Sizes XS-XXL, in six different colors and two inseams.
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Outdoor Research never fails to deliver fashionable, functional outdoor products thatactuallylive up to the hype.
At just over 6.5 ounces, theyre water-resistant, wind-resistant, quick drying, and built with UPF 50+.
Rock em in scorching temps and see what we meanyoull be as cool as a cucumber.
Comes in:XS-XL in green, white, and yellow, and two inseams.
Outdoor Voices feather-light shorts are ridiculously comfortable too, which is why theyre our runner up.
If breathability is top of mind, youll love these shorts.
As with all OV products, the devil is in the details.
Order a size down.
Comes in:Sizes S-3XL, in 18 different colors.
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With more than 2,000 reviews, these cargo shorts are the best ones your money can buy on Amazon.
The Bermuda-style length adds extra protection, too, without weighing you down.
But if youre on a budget and only have a few hikes planned, theyre a good bet.
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Comes in:Sizes XS-XL, in six different shades.
All in all, theyre an excellent choice for getting down and dirty.
Just notetheyre not water-resistant.
Comes in:XS-XL in black, olive, brown, and blue.
If flexibility is your number one priority, get the Kanab Shorts by Prana.
While theyre cool and wont make you sweaty, they might fall down if you get the wrong size.
That pull-on waistband doesnt give you any wiggle room to adjust need be, and theydorun a bit big.
Comes in:Sizes XXS-6XL, in olive, black, and royal blue.
Want a short it’s possible for you to lounge inandhike in?
Check out these sweat-wicking shorts from Girlfriend Collective that are equally technicaland casual.
Theyre sustainable, inclusive, and oh-so comfortable to wear, on and off the trail.
Comes in:Sizes XSXL, in green and navy.
Made from recycled, OEKO-TEX-certified fabric, theyre breathable and eco-friendly, and most importantly, moisture-wicking.
Layer on the zippered front pockets, and youll want to rock them mile after mile.
Just note, theydorun small.
Theyre made with a slim-fit fabric that is a bit tight, so we recommend sizing up a bit.
Comes in:Sizes XS-L, in olive, white, orange, and berry red.
No need to sacrifice style with these trendy hiking shorts.
Designed with a button fly and paper-bag bungee cord waist, theyre the chicer, more fashionable version ofGorpcore.
The 1-inch inseam can be a little short.
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