Women’s hiking shorts
The women's hiking Shorts page brings together hiking shorts, two-in-one shorts, and bermuda shorts, from Haglöfs, Dynafit, Kathmandu, Regatta, Dare 2B, Trespass, Peak Mountain, or 4F.
Shorts designed for walking, climbing, and staying comfortable all day long.
A cut designed for walking
A women's hiking short takes into account the waist and hips: an integrated, elasticated or adjustable waistband, like on the Peak Mountain short, doesn’t sag at the back when bending down and doesn’t rub under the bag waistband. Stretch fabrics, like those in the Haglöfs Korp Lite, the Regatta Xert, or the Dare 2B Melodic, support long strides and rocky sections, and dry quickly after a shower.
Length and pockets
The length is chosen based on the terrain and personal preference: a short style, like the Kathmandu Flinders with a 7-inch inseam, keeps your legs free in hot weather; a longer short, above the knee, like the Trespass Montrose or the Dare 2B Torrek, offers better protection from the sun and chafing. Zipped pockets keep keys and phone secure, and the water-repellent treatment makes light rain bead off.
Two-in-one and undershorts
The two-in-one short, like the Dare 2B Nimble or the Dynafit Alpine Pro, combines a loose short with an integrated undershort that minimises chafing between the thighs on long distances. The undershorts from 4F can be worn alone for speedy hikes or under a hiking skirt. When in shorts, be mindful of ticks in tall grass: check your legs when you return. A technical short can be washed at 30 degrees, without fabric softener.
The rest of women's textiles
The women's textiles extend to trousers and leggings, t-shirts, tops, bras, shirts, sweatshirts and fleeces, windbreakers and jackets, parkas and down jackets, socks, on the women's textiles page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a high-waisted short practical for hiking?
The high waist covers the lower back when bending down and stays in place under the bag waistband, as long as the waistband, whether elasticated or adjustable like on the Peak Mountain short, doesn’t feel tight while going uphill.
Why choose a stretch hiking short?
Stretch fabrics, like those in the Haglöfs Korp Lite or the Regatta Xert, support long strides, high steps, and rocky sections without pulling at the knees.
What is a short with an integrated undershort?
It combines a loose short with an internal undershort that prevents chafing between the thighs on long distances and while trail running, while still looking like a classic short.
What hiking short for larger sizes?
An elasticated waistband and stretch fabric fit the body without squeezing, and a slightly longer inseam or integrated undershort reduces thigh chafing during walking.
Shorts or Bermuda shorts for summer hiking?
The shorts, being shorter, allow for better ventilation in hot weather. Bermuda shorts, which come down to the knee, offer more protection from the sun and tall grass, and often have more pockets.
