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Men's Hiking and Climbing Shorts

Gear for Higher Education - The North Face, DAKINE, Salomon, Patagonia and Smith

Blurr Amped Short - Men's

Lightweight polyester and below-the-knee length make the Blurr Men's Amped Short a great pick when you're not sure if they day will be spent bouldering, hiking, or hanging with friends.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$64.95

The North Face Power Short - Men's

The North Face's lightweight Power Short includes a soft breathable liner to ensure comfort during anything from an after-work jog to an all-day run.

Available Sizes: L REG, M REG, S REG, XL REG, XXL REG
Price:
$24.95

Arc'teryx Agent Comp Long Short - Men's

Arc'teryx uses a knee-length inseam to give the Men's Agent Comp Long Shorts a casual style and provide a comfortable fit with a climbing harness.

* Available Sizes: 28.0, 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0
Price:
$88.95

Mountain Hardwear Palisade Short - Men's

Pull on the Mountain Hardwear Men's Palisade Shorts and enjoy an afternoon hike. Then pick up your sweetheart with surprise tickets to an outdoor concert.

Available Sizes: 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0, 38.0
Price:
$41.95

Mountain Hardwear Escalade Short - Men's

Two points about the Mountain Hardwear Men's Escalade Shorts: First, they are some seriously tough climbing shorts. Second, they are not named after your neighbor's chromed-out gas guzzler.

Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$64.95

Mountain Hardwear Destination Short - Men's

When you head into serious heat, wear the Mountain Hardwear Men's Destination Shorts. These lightweight nylon shorts feel cool and airy for hikes through the desert or river trips where you bake in the sun all day.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$44.95

Mountain Hardwear Kurtis Short - Men's

Unpack the Mountain Hardwear Men's Kurtis Shorts and head out to explore the sights on your summer vacation.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$49.95

Mountain Hardwear Runout Short - Men's

The Mountain Hardwear Men's Runout Short is engineered for hard climbing. Heavy-duty Crag Canvas looks new after dragging it against the most abrasive rock you can find.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Price:
$49.95

Ex Officio Amphi Short - Men's

Ex Officio's Amphi Shorts for Men will bring out your primordial amphibious nature. Ex Officio used fast-drying Nycot because they know that sometimes you just can't resist a jump in the lake.

Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Price:
$54.95

Mountain Hardwear Canyon Short - Men's

With fabric that wicks your sweat away, the Mountain Hardwear Men's Canyon Shorts keep you dry all day long.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$41.95

Mountain Hardwear Voyager Short - Men's

You probably wouldn't be stoked if someone was always sweating on you and mashing you against rocks and branches. The Mountain Hardwear Men's Voyager Shorts, however, really don't mind that kind of treatment.

Available Sizes: 32, 34, 36
Price:
$44.95

Columbia Hydro Hog Short - Men's

Don't hide inside when the sun beats down. The Columbia Men's Hydro Hog Shorts live for the water, the rock, and the trail, and they'll fight off harmful UV rays to get there.

Available Sizes: L 12in , M 12in, S 12in, XL 12in, XXL 12in
Price:
$44.95

The North Face Scrambler Short - Men's

Scurry up the scree and talus in The North Face Men's Scrambler Short. A 12in inseam covers your knees, and abrasion-resistant nylon ripstop material confronts fabric-tearing rocks head on.

Available Sizes: 30 REG, 32 REG, 34 REG, 36 REG, 38 REG, 40 REG
Price:
$57.95

Mountain Hardwear Matterhorn Trunk - Men's

Hiking shorts without the dork factor? Stop the presses, and pull on the Mountain Hardwear Men's Matterhorn Trunk.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$64.95

Columbia Omni-Dry Silver Ridge Cargo Short - Men's

When you get out of town for a backpacking trip, pack the close-fitting Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Cargo Shorts for comfort on the trail.

* Available Sizes: L 10in, M 10in, S 10in, XL 10in, XXL 10in
Price:
$39.95

The North Face Paramount Cargo Short - Men's

Wear The North Face Men's Paramount Cargo Short on a day hike or around town.

* Available Sizes: L/REG, M/REG, S/REG, XL/REG, XXL/REG
Price:
$41.95

prAna Mojo Shorts - Men's

A dip in that mountain stream after a hot, sweaty climb won't phase the prAna Mojo Shorts. These shorts' lightweight fabric dries quickly.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$39.95

Patagonia Stand Up Shorts - Men's

If you've worn through your old Patagonia Men's Stand Up Shorts, we congratulate you, and offer you a new pair with an updated seven-inch inseam. Here's to ten more years.

* Available Sizes: 28.0, 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0, 38.0
Price:
$55.00

Patagonia Ultra Shorts - Men's

The Patagonia Men's Ultra Shorts are made for people who don't know when to quit. These relaxed-fit, lined running shorts are stacked with streamlined pockets designed for carrying energy gel and bars.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$45.00

The North Face Sacred Cliff Short - Men's

Bouldering on Saturday, hiking on Sunday. The North Face Men's Sacred Cliff Shorts are ready.

* Available Sizes: L , M , S, XL , XXL
Price:
$47.95

The North Face Horizon Cargo Short - Men's

Travel to the ends of the earth in The North Face Men's Horizon Cargo Short. Quick-drying abrasion-resistant fabric easily deals with whatever falls, scrapes, and snags nature can put it through.

* Available Sizes: L/REG, M/REG, S/REG, XXL/REG
Price:
$34.95

Ex Officio Nomad Short - Men's

Wander the world while wearing your Ex Officio Men's Nomad Shorts. These regular-fit shorts pack easily, resist stains and wrinkles, and dry quickly.

Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Price:
$44.95

Mountain Khakis Alpine Utility Short - Men's

Some people wonder why hiking shorts need to be so durable. For those who know the answer, there's the Mountain Khakis Men's Alpine Utility Shorts.

* Available Sizes: 30x11, 32x11, 36x11, 40x11
Price:
$59.95

prAna Switchback Long Short - Men's

The Prana Men's Switchback Long Short protects your knees and encourages freedom of mobility while you hike and climb.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$57.95

prAna Stretch Zion Short - Men's

The Stretch Zion Short from prAna wants to climb, hike and play all summer long.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$57.95

Arc'teryx Witness Short - Men's

A gusseted crotch allows you to move freely when you climb in the Arc'teryx Men's Witness Shorts, and their casual style won't make you look like weirdo while you grab your morning coffee.

* Available Sizes: 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0, 38.0
Price:
$78.95

Merrell Link Short - Men's

The Merrell Men's Link Short gives you cargo short capacity without the bulky puff-pockets of regular cargo shorts.

Available Sizes: 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0, 38.0
ON SALE:
$51.96 (20% off)

Outdoor Research Transit Short - Men's

The Outdoor Research Men's Transit Short has a long inseam and gusseted crotch to make it incredibly comfortable to wear with your climbing harness.

Available Sizes: 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0, 38.0
Price:
$44.95

Mountain Hardwear Coolidge Trunk - Men's

The Mountain Hardwear Men's Coolidge Trunk secures our climbing vote with a generously gusseted crotch and stretch panels for mobility.

* Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$59.95

Sherpa Adventure Gear Sardar Short - Men's

Sherapa Adventure Gear made the Men's Sardar Shorts to withstand abuse during backpacking, hiking, and even multi-day climbing journeys.

Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price:
$49.95

Marmot Tahoe Short - Men's

Thanks to a lightweight, durable, and quick-drying blend of nylon and cotton, the Marmot Men's Tahoe Short fits the bill for anything from hiking to climbing to chilling on a Friday afternoon.

Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Price:
$34.95

Merrell Entry Short - Men's

You're going kayaking or river rafting and you want a pair of shorts that'll dry quickly and feel comfortable in the water, but you'd rather wear surf shorts and look like a total poser. No worries—grab the Merrell Men's Entry Shorts.

Available Sizes: 30.0, 32.0, 34.0, 36.0, 38.0
ON SALE:
$39.16 (20% off)

Outdoor Research Equinox Shorts - Men's

Take advantage of the lightweight comfort of the Outdoor Research Equinox Men's Shorts when you hit the trail on a beautiful bluebird day.

Available Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
Price:
$49.95

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