Mens Climbing Shorts

Gear up for your next adventure with our collection of men's climbing shorts, designed for optimal performance and comfort. Crafted from durable, lightweight materials, these shorts offer flexibility and breathability, ensuring you stay cool on the rock face. With features like moisture-wicking technology and secure pockets, you can focus on your climb without distractions. Whether you're bouldering or scaling heights, our shorts provide the perfect fit and functionality for all your climbing needs. Elevate your outdoor experience with the right gear that supports your passion for adventure.

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prAna Men's Discovery Trail Shorts
  • Black

prAna Men's Discovery Trail Shorts

$33.97-$75.00

WAS: $75.00*

(10)

These are great for running but also for wearing on a warm day. ... Comfy shorts with really deep pockets perfect for your phone. ... Handy in wet situations because of their ability to dry so

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5 Rainy
Light as air. Pocket is handy and has a secure zipper. Wore these to an amusement park and will never be taking them off. Handy in wet situations because of their ability to dry so quickly.

5 Hannah
[ Employee of prana] I bought this as a gift for my brother and he absolutely loves it for both hiking and running

5 JB
Great shorts. Ordered them in multiple colors after my first order. Fit well and are comfortable. My favorite casual/workout short right now.

5 Zach
Love the look and fit. Lightweight, breathable, and easy to move around in.

5 Peter
As advertised. Comfortable and appear durable. All round shorts and they ’ re even attractive.

Patagonia Men's Quandary Shorts 8"
  • Forge Grey
  • Classic Tan

Patagonia Men's Quandary Shorts 8"

$23.97-$89.00

WAS: $89.00*

(9)

[ Bought this a few months ago for my boyfriend and he's taken it outdoors climbing multiple times and it has been through the wash and has held up

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5 SamButtons
These are breathable shorts! We purchased in multiple colors.

5 Jose
Super comfy, nice shorts, perfect for any adventure

5 Moe87
Got these on sale for a great price in the sisu brown color. Wasn ’ t sure if I would like them but it ’s a great color. I wear a 30 waist and the fit is perfect.

5 Nero623
Love these shorts, I have been a fan of Quandary pants for years and finally decides to get some shorts. They are great in almost all temperatures and dry quickly when wet. I do with they made a 6 '' but the 8 '' is just fine. No complaints

5 jgc2633
Recently lost weight and needed new shorts. I love the Patagonia brand. Expensive, but worth it 9. 5 times out of 10.

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Mountain and Isles Men's Hybrid 8" Lined Shorts
  • Stone

Mountain and Isles Men's Hybrid 8" Lined Shorts

$19.97

WAS: $56.00*

(2)

OUtstanding fit, comfortable to move in and lounge in. ... Comfy, excellent material. ... Great Fit ... Excellent fit, great for workouts ... Great fit! ... Got it on sale which makes it even

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5 BB416
OUtstanding fit, comfortable to move in and lounge in.

5 GurlDad8
Great fit! Comfy, excellent material. Got it on sale which makes it even better! 5 ’ 11 ”, 180lbs and wear medium. Liner takes getting used to.

prAna Men's Stretch Zion II 10" Shorts
  • Sepia

prAna Men's Stretch Zion II 10" Shorts

$75.00

(588)

The fit is excellent and comfortable stretch when sitting or climbing, good choice for color and new camo graphics, age 74, never too young to wear shorts, very active, had many

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5 Tom
This is my second pair of these shorts..... The shorter length is definitely a better look that the longer shorts out there.... I never liked that look, too dorky!! Anywho.... great fit, comfort and style and then there is the Prana stretch

5 msp1
I 've owned many pairs of the original Stretch Zion shorts and now have moved to the new version. The new Stretch Zion II is has a few changes, but in my opinion, they are still a great pair of shorts. The minor changes like the plastic button and the new fabric still work fine and did n't bother me. Going to the plastic button from the metal one only took a few times of wearing them to get easier to button. The new fabric is still super soft and comfortable but has a sort of shine to it when the light hits them just right. Not a big deal for me. The things that make these my favorite shorts are the comfortable fabric, the adjustable waist band, the color options, and the different pockets. They are also very versatile, I can wear them for activities like hiking and also to a nice restaurant. I own multiple pairs because I wear them all summer.

5 DeanD
I love these shorts and remain super impressed with prAna ’s quality and design. It is my Go To for travel and hiking clothes. My choice used to be Patagonia, but it has turned into more of a fashion company and the quality has nosedived and prices skyrocketed in recent years.

5 J
Good fit, very comfortable for all activities. Nice looking enough to wear out to dinner but also durable enough for hiking. Love the built in belt.

5 rw
These shorts are fantastic. Comfortable and stylish.

adidas Men's Terrex Xperior CLIMA365 5'' Trail Shorts
  • Black

adidas Men's Terrex Xperior CLIMA365 5'' Trail Shorts

$70.00

(12)

great shorts for hiking and running up hills. ... [ Great relaxing shorts, it feels like nothing is there lol ... Lightweight will recommend for hot days and longer

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5 Antflrs15
Would buy more pairs and also would recommend them to a friend

5 Pablo
Great fit and quality. Perfect to train. Color was great

5 Kico
[ Great relaxing shorts, it feels like nothing is there lol

5 inuyoda
It has cool side pockets and the big back pocket. The back pocket feels slightly too tight for the phone, but it keeps it from bouncing inside the pocket.

5 mountainenjoyer
Love the big pocket on the back and the pole holders seem to have more room to fit my trekking poles better, compared to previous versions. Great running shorts.

prAna Men's Stretch Zion Pull On Shorts
  • Sepia
  • Wilderness

prAna Men's Stretch Zion Pull On Shorts

$69.00

(35)

Super comfy shorts and stylish too, had to cop multiple pairs… the stretch is nice too for activities like climbing. ... Love this fabric and shorter 5 ''

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5 Bill
Love this fabric and shorter 5 '' option. Would love to see these in some more colors.

5 George
Some of the most comfortable and versatile shorts I ’ ve ever worn, can wear casually or actively, I bought the 5 inch inseam dark iron ones and would love to see more colors!

5 Ryan
These shorts are made of amazing material. So comfy! They dry off super fast as well if you ’ re stuck out in the rain.

5 Jake the snake
Loooooooove these shorts. They are like a more formal version of the patagonia baggies but equally comfortable( if not more). Daily wear, wish there were way more colors in the 5 '' length. Skies out thighs out yenno. Prana lmk when you drop more colors and I 'll buy em all.

5 AGONZ
So good, best fit, best fabric, dont even think about it buy them. Def worth the price

Mountain Hardwear Men's Basin Trek Shorts

Mountain Hardwear Men's Basin Trek Shorts

$75.00

(23)

Great shorts for hiking or climbing. ... Great for hiking, climbing or just for leisure ... They look good enough for everyday wear, and are light enough to be my go to for any outdoor

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5 DanH
Perfect shorts. Love the material... nice and cool for summer activities and the fit is great. Also really well made.

5 Chad A
Love these shorts! I bought all the colors. They are lightweight, fit well, slightly stretchy, and dry quickly if wetted. They go well with a standard tee or a dressy shirt

5 KK
Have the regular and the long inseam- both are terrific. Love everything about these shorts, versatile, wrinkle free, great on a hike or golf or casual.

5 wearer of clothes
they may change your life and might possibly make you more attractive. great stretch with moment and feel bullet proof( not actually tested).

5 Tony
Great shorts for hiking or climbing. They ’ re comfortable while moving and breathe well. Bonus, they fit as expected!

Mountain Hardwear Men's Shade Lite™ Shorts
  • Black

Mountain Hardwear Men's Shade Lite™ Shorts

$59.00

(9)

good fabric, perfect light shorts for gym, errands, or a swim ... Was looking for some lounging shorts- and these are near perfect. ... Will use them for camping/ hiking/ swim combo this summer for

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5 REW
Was looking for some lounging shorts- and these are near perfect. I have not been able to find that mesh pocket on the center back... nor did my pair have the Nut logo on the right rear thigh. These are n't deal breakers to me, but descriptive accuracy is lacking.

5 m_bur
I travel quit a bit and wanted a pair of shorts that I could work out in, trail run, swim in, etc. Also wanted something that would dry quickly. These are great for that. I generally wear a shorter inseam specifically or trail running, but this inseam was a more modest and `` everyday comfortable '' approach. Got the shorts with the AirShell Hoody and together they 're a great combo. Would recommend as a all purpose trail short.

5 HikeMarker
[ Employee of mountainhardwear] I 've been wearing for a few weeks. These are turning into my workout shorts. Have done done a few base training runs and they 're comfortable and feel great. I 'm not sure I would wear them on a really long run but did 90min run in them and they were great. Will use them for camping/ hiking/ swim combo this summer for sure. I 'm a 33 '' waste and the L fits great.

5 John G
Super lightweight and comfortable. Have to two front pockets, with they had one in the back so you can wear them as everyday shorts if you needed.

5 chicofuzz
good fabric, perfect light shorts for gym, errands, or a swim

Mountain Hardwear Men's AP Active Shorts

Mountain Hardwear Men's AP Active Shorts

$79.00

Quick Facts

I really like these shorts, they fit well and feel

Mountain Hardwear Men's AP Woven Shorts
  • Dark Storm
  • Surplus Green
  • Corozo Nut

Mountain Hardwear Men's AP Woven Shorts

$70.00

(27)

Good articulation for hiking, biking, and climbing. ... Side pocket has velcro which so far has not worn out but I have only had them for a couple months. ... The fabric attracts and retains pet hair really

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5 Projectpat
Ablsolutly love the AP pants so decided to try out these shorts. I now have 5 of them and use them as work shorts/ everyday shorts. Quality is outstanding. Back pockets have zippers which is awesome. Side pocket has velcro which so far has not worn out but I have only had them for a couple months. The side pocket is small just enough for an iPhone se. anyway.... mountain hardware please do not stop making these shorts.

5 Adolfo
Great material, fit and value. Definitely a great buy.

5 jww4
[ As soon as I took these shorts out of the package, I could tell they are made with excellent material. Personally, I prefer the tighter fit in the thigh over something baggier. Good articulation for hiking, biking, and climbing. Velcro phone pocket is a huge plus, too.

4 Katman179
Well made and seems like durable material. Plenty of discrete not bulky pockets that do n't get caught on anything like cargo shorts would. Comfortable tapered fit. They are a little longer than I 'm used to though, would prefer an inch shorter. Color is great

4 EALibs
[ If you 're a cyclist like I am, these pants will be very snug on the thighs. The waist is true to size but the legs are designed for skinny hipsters, not cyclists.:)

Mountain Hardwear Men's Hardwear AP Active Shorts
  • Dark Storm
  • Corozo Nut
  • Hardwear Navy

Mountain Hardwear Men's Hardwear AP Active Shorts

$79.00

Quick Facts

Almost perfect ... Great shorts

Mountain Hardwear Men's Hardwear AP Shorts
  • Dark Storm
  • Ridgeline
  • Corozo Nut

Mountain Hardwear Men's Hardwear AP Shorts

$80.00

Quick Facts

These have been very good

Mountain Hardwear Men's Stryder™ Shorts
  • Moab Tan

Mountain Hardwear Men's Stryder™ Shorts

$70.00

(1)

Solid and Comfortable ... Fits well, and well made, expecting a long life like other MWH gear I 've had. ... Just bought a pair today and am very pleased so

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5 JD
Just bought a pair today and am very pleased so far. Fits well, and well made, expecting a long life like other MWH gear I 've had. But I 'm having a hard time finding that 'hidden cell phone pocket'. Any hints?

Cotopaxi Men's Brinco 7" Shorts

Cotopaxi Men's Brinco 7" Shorts

$75.00

(15)

Finally a great comfortable pair of shorts with good color choices that don ’ t resemble a pair of briefs! ... Great bathing suit and quick dry short ... Love how comfortable they are, how they are quick to dry and the drawstring

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5 Steve G.
I ’ m 5 ’ 8 ”, 160. Purchased M and they fit great. Been wearing them for 4- 6 mile hikes, feel nice and rugged. Sturdy. Back pocket is nice for after hike stops at the local market. Fan of the inner liner.

5 jon k.
Ca n't say it enough! Love the product, ppl, and purpose!!!! My new favorite brand!( For the last couple years!) Ya dig 🦙☯️🤙🏼🎍🙏 Jonny Llama out! Lol

5 Kirk W.
Great fit, comfortable, stylish, dries quickly, versatile.

5 alex m.
Love the color a the quality. Excellent fit. Worth every penny

5 Kendra M.
I bought these because I like how the inseam is longer than women's shorts. I absolutely love these, they are my go- to hiking shorts. Love how comfortable they are, how they are quick to dry and the drawstring waist. I 'd say they run true to size, I am between a M and L in women's sizing and the Mediums in these fit perfectly with still room to move.

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Mens Climbing Shorts

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  • What features should I look for in men's climbing shorts?
  • What materials are commonly used in men's climbing shorts?
  • Are there specific styles of men's climbing shorts suitable for different types of climbing?
  • How do I choose the right size for men's climbing shorts?
  • Can I wear men's climbing shorts for activities other than climbing?

Frequently Asked Questions For Mens Climbing Shorts

When selecting men's climbing shorts, consider features such as stretch fabric for mobility, moisture-wicking properties to keep you dry, and reinforced seams for durability. Pockets are also important for carrying essentials, and a comfortable waistband can enhance your overall experience. Look for lightweight materials that allow for breathability during intense activities.

Men's climbing shorts are typically made from synthetic fabrics like nylon or polyester, which offer durability and resistance to wear and tear. Some may also incorporate spandex for added stretch and flexibility. Additionally, many shorts feature water-resistant coatings to help repel moisture and keep you comfortable in various weather conditions.

Yes, there are various styles of men's climbing shorts designed for different climbing activities. For example, longer shorts may provide more coverage and protection during bouldering, while shorter styles can enhance mobility for sport climbing. Additionally, some shorts may have features tailored for specific environments, such as quick-drying fabrics for wet conditions.

To choose the right size for men's climbing shorts, it's important to refer to the sizing chart provided by the manufacturer, as sizes can vary between brands. Measure your waist and hips to find the best fit, and consider how you plan to use the shorts—if you prefer a looser fit for comfort or a more fitted style for performance. Trying on different sizes can also help you determine the best fit for your body type.

Absolutely! Men's climbing shorts are versatile and can be worn for a variety of outdoor activities beyond climbing, such as hiking, camping, or casual outings. Their lightweight and breathable materials make them suitable for warm weather, while their durable construction ensures they can withstand rugged environments. Just be sure to choose a style that fits the specific activity you have in mind.