Best Men's Hiking Shorts
From boulder hopping to fjord fording, this multi-talented cargo works overtime to keep you cool and comfortable. Silver Ridge Ripstop 100% nylon.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Hard to fault these shorts, they're cool, I've felt, A lightweight fabric and a built-in belt."
"Great shorts, easy to hand wash and line dry."
"I own one size up and had to buy a smaller size, and it fit exactly as I'd hoped."
"Although the fit is to be as expected I find that these do run a bit small so I returned and reordered the next size up."
"This is my second pair of these shorts."
"Very lightweight and fast drying."
"Deep pockets. 1 Zippered pocket. pockets a bit slippery making it easier for stuff to potentially slip out."
"Just great shorts!"
What to do, when it's stifling hot and yet you need to go tactical and need all the tactical functionality of the UTP pants? The cut and pocket layout allows them to stay civilian enough not to disclose the wearer's identity, while still allowing room to wear a full set of tactical equipment. Unique US and EU patented design - European Patent No 002248740-0001. Its lightweight and breathable materials provide an increased comfort during prolonged use in a magnitude of different climates. It has a perfect, patented pocket arrangement for carrying all your essential equipment in an organized discrete fashion without losing your tactical advantage; Classic jeans neck shape prevents riding down.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"There's not much I don't like about these shorts, but the one thing I don't like is the color I happened to pick out. I took the advice of others and bought 1 size up from what I would normally and that was perfect."
"I love all the extra pockets to store things in. The cell phone looking pocket is a bit small for cell phones these days but it is perfect for a notepad or something, for those that still carry that sort of thing."
"...but the stitching on the Velcro waist closure (in lieu of a snap or button) started coming apart almost immediately. The stitching along the short side where one would grab the closure to pull it open is missing altogether, again - see the enclosed pics."
"They fit kinda ok ,a bit smaller for me I wear 36 waist , but I am planning to loose few pounds till summer comes so it will be fine lol."
"The cut is extremely well executed, as a kickboxer these feel more like workout shorts, which is an obvious benefit to those who prefer the ability to move quickly and the flexibility to get physically active when necessary."
"I would wear these every day, including to work (if I could get away with that)."
"For several years, I have sworn by my 5-11 tactical shorts."
"My waist size is 34-35.. so according to the sizing chart a large is 35-37"...."
Ideal for Hiking Fishing Cycling Camping Traveling Mountaineering.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Seems kinda silly to have zippers for (presumably) securing your belongings when the actual pocket material is incapable of supporting them."
"Length was good, just above the knee and they are light weight and quick drying."
"I wasn't sure I would like these shorts, as I'm very picky with how athletic shorts fit."
"I would normally buy a Medium, but was warned by other reviewers that these shorts run small."
"Waist was tighter then expected, and legs were slightly shorter then expected as well."
"These shorts look and feel nicer in person than their picture shows."
"Great quality and material for the price, and the zippers work properly too."
"This was much larger than expected below the waist."
Best Men's Outdoor Recreation Shorts
The Quest features a six-panel anatomic design, silicone leg grippers, reflective elements for low-light visibility, and soft Select Transfer fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection and superior moisture-wicking properties to keep you cool and dry. nylon.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Waist fit perfect but they were slightly tight at the bottom of the shorts (just above the knee)."
"Most small sizes are too big for me but these are the opposite coming out too tight."
"It's definitely a new experience putting something one that clings to your legs for dear life, but the level of comfort from wearing these versus basketball shorts is no contest."
"I can't see cycling more than twenty miles or so without a pair of these shorts. One thing I noticed when shopping for cycling shorts was that the big sports stores sold a brand such as Nike nearly exclusively."
"I'm a bigger guy (240lbs) so I was hesitant to buy shorts since I figured I'm not everyone's first choice when it comes to being seen in skin tight pants. I also washed them after my ride and they came out of the washer just fine (make sure to follow the instructions and do not put them in the dryer)."
"I ride single track trails pretty aggressively and have bailed off the bike many times and even gone OTB."
"I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on shorts but at the same time I didn't want any of the el cheapo shorts that are out there."
"I was therefore happy with the fit in the legs (since I got a larger size, it wasn't tight for me) but I expected the length to be longer with the larger size, and these only go 2/3 the way down my leg (shorter than my other small sized ones)."
Best Men's Hiking Shirts
Designed for cool comfort and functionality over the long haul, this performance button up is crafted from ultra-light rip stop fabric that's wicking and sun-shielding, with mesh-lined venting at center back. Short-sleeve button-up shirt in ultra-light rip stop fabric with four chest pockets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(for reference I am 5'8", 175#, 32" waist and usually wear either an athletic-cut large shirt or a medium if it's cut normally...yes, I live in size hell). Bonehead: This shirt is 100% cotton and is very tough. Given the pros of the other shirts, however, I must say this style is my least favorite (but still a great shirt, and my go-to work shirt). The "Super Bahama" version has a print rather than solid colors. I wear a small in this shirt as well. I wear a small in this one as well and it's my favorite for very hot weather but I would be very hesitant to wear it for work applications. Baitcaster: Lightweight like the Tamiami but different cut and different pockets. It's kind of a cleaner version of the Tamiami, however, because of the cut I wear a medium in this rather than the small in most of the others. In a hot climate you may be able to find a cooler shirt but if one exists I don't know about it."
"Shirt feels great, and is a bit lighter than the PFG gear you usually see from Columbia."
"Great shirt, very breathable."
"I bought a large and I think it is sized just right....but my son, who I bought it for, likes the look & feel of it but he thinks it fits a bit looser than other shirts he owns."
"It doesn't really show in the photos and is ridiculous on a shirt you are never going to tuck in."
"This is a fine shirt."
"Perfect for all hot weather activities except for just standing around in hot humid weather."
"It only widens the shirt....not lengthens, so I had to return because if you have big shoulders and are over 6' tall, these are not sized long enough as the photos suggest."
Best Men's Hiking Socks
[you need this combination to make the socks durable, especially Nylon] People's Promise by People Socks guarantees our socks. People Socks has been on a mission to provide a value driven Australian - American yarn Merino wool sock. 71% Merino wool ,21% Nylon, 7% Poly,1% Spandex. Fits Men Large Shoe size 9.5-12, small medium 7-9.5.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In comparison my 67% wool Wigwam socks are thicker, but just a bit too thick for my tastes. There is some pilling, but nearly as much as you'd expect from wool socks in this price range."
"The socks are very slightly different, but the quality has gotten better, contrary to some recent reviews, and I like these newer ones more than my old ones. Socks are way more important than a lot of people realize and these just make me very happy."
"I've been fighting all of these things for over a year and not once have I thought that maybe wearing cheap hanes socks might have something to do with it. Here's what I have to say about People Socks: I have a size 12 foot on the wide side and these socks fit my feet perfectly. My feet do not sweat whatsoever in these socks and my feet have a tendency to sweat even when I'm sitting down doing nothing that involves a lot of walking or running when wearing cheap hanes socks. With these socks on my feet stayed completely dry, they felt a little cold as if water was trying to get in, but my feet stayed bone dry. I cannot believe the change in my foot condition just from wearing wool socks."
"When I deployed to Afghanistan, a buddy recommended I stock up on wool socks. After the first time slipping my feet into a pair, I was sold - never going back to cotton/poly blends. So, I shopped around quite a bit to find the best bang for the buck - when you're a single dude in the military, you're not exactly rolling in the dough. My research discovered the best wool socks out there (IMO) were the Redhead brand that Bass Pro shop sells - $10-15 for a pair."
Best Men's Hiking Pants
CQR tactical pants are constructed with a hint of military and law enforcement performance design.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've crawled through mud, climbed trees, and wiped greasy hands on these pants and after a washing they look just as clean as the day I got them...it's magical. Hardcore 511 fans aren't going to switch over to these pants, but if you're looking for great pants at an affordable price that you won't be afraid to try and destroy, then I think you'll be very pleased with these pants. Differential gear oil, thorny bushes, crawling on your hands and knees on a gravel road, or lassoing a wild giraffe, these pants hold up to anything."
"The stitching reflects the Chinese origin: sloppy work, with dangling loops of thread. The rear pockets are pleated, with a diagonal flap and Velcro pad situated off-center: strange looking, but just might be quite serviceable. The left features side gussets and a Velcro flap, but the pocket is too small for a cell phone, keys, or much of anything else. Except it's just about the right size for a couple of .45 magazines, and that might or might not be a useful feature (A Glock 17 mag fits nicely, if you're a fan of poodle shooters). Oddly, the right cargo pocket has a little slit at the top of the flap (shown in the second photo from the bottom, lower right)."
"Lightweight durable material, lots of pockets in a good configuration, just the right fit for me- not baggy but also not too tight. Even with these complaints I still rate them highly, although I may find another to test for better durability before buying another pair."
"in if I want to conceal carry in the right front pocket instead of wearing an IWB holster, which the waist also accommodates very comfortably."
"I read all the 5 star reviews and all the 1 star reviews."
"But he wanted a pair of lighter weight camping pants and he has several pairs of 511's that he wears all the time."
Best Men's Thermal Underwear
Classic 2-ply cotton-rich thermal underwear. 60% Cotton/40% Polyester.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I got these and the Heavy Weight double layer thermal shirt, which seem perfectly matched."
"These things work well in the sense that they keep you warm without overheating you during cold (sub zero Fahrenheit) climates, but they don't fit you that well in the area males would like the most support. It's not a bad purchase for the price, but if you want an all-in-one product, I'd spend the extra money to get maybe full or mostly synthetic thermal pants."
"He almost would not let me order him longjohns, because he thought they were the old-fashioned white waffles, LOL!"
"They feel weird when I first put them on and begin my day, but I get used to the extra length in the crotch area and they end up doing a fine job of keeping me warm."
"I bought some duofold shirts and they shrank a bit. Overall very warm and light weight, even under your shirt or pants."
"As noted in someone else's review, they don't fit as snugly as briefs, so unless you're more of a boxers fan don't be surprised if you're more comfortable with a pair of briefs as an under layer (I am)."
"got these for my boyfriend and he loved them."
"The medium ended up fitting much better, however they are still a little short in the length (nothing a tall wool sock can't fix)."