There is much more to travel shorts than whether they are simply long or short hiking shorts. Hiking shorts for women are designed with comfort and practicality in mind. Imagine a pair of travel shorts that allow you to be active all day long, that have stretch where you want it and are quick drying for warm climates - yes please! All of the travel and hiking shorts we stock have pockets too! From short hiking shorts to above the knee travel shorts, to capris and stretch 3/4 leggings, even skorts (an activewear skirt). We stock a range of fits and styles, with higher waistlines, low-profile pockets, belted or elasticated waists, and gussets for comfortably stretching your legs. Who says you can’t have travel shorts with comfort, practicality and style all in one!

FAQs

What styles of travel shorts does Paddy Pallin stock?

We stock a range of longer and shorter hiking shorts. If you’re looking for hiking shorts that offer more sun protection or provide enough modesty to visit cathedrals and mosques abroad, we stock women’s shorts in a longer length. We also offer a range of short hiking shorts for fast and light movement, and a large number of mid length, quick dry hiking shorts perfect for everything from multi-day trekking to everyday use. All of our women’s hiking shorts come with pockets, and in lightweight, quick-dry fabrics, with either belt loops or a wide elasticated waist band for comfort. 

What styles of short hiking shorts does Paddy Pallin stock?

We stock short hiking shorts in a number of industry leading brands. The key features of the range of hiking shorts we offer are stretch and fast drying fabrics. As well as breathability, low-profile pockets, and choices of elasticated waistlines or a zippered fly with a hidden drawcord. Short hiking shorts are well designed for use in warm climates and for high output activities, making them perfect for everything from multi-day trekking, to exploring cities or temples in tropical climates, to everyday use at home over Summer. Understated and comfortable, they are go-to travel shorts that can be dressed down or dressed up.

What styles of capri length travel shorts does Paddy Pallin stock?

We range many hiking shorts for women including lightweight capri length travel shorts, in both fitted 3/4 tights and relaxed looser styles for hiking or travelling. The range we stock also includes many eco-friendly fabrics from recycled materials that were once PET bottles, to natural materials such as hemp. Our selection of soft, breathable, quick-dry capri length travel shorts also come with a UPF 50+ rating for added sun protection.

What are some key features in hiking shorts for women?

Beyond the two key features in hiking shorts, breathability and quick-dry materials, there are myriad other features that will enhance your pants. Well, shorts. All the hiking shorts we stock have an element of stretch in their materials to make all day movement more comfortable. Some models also include a gusseted crotch - an extra piece of material strategically sewn in to comfortably allow for freedom of movement, removing material resistance for longer strides and high steps. All of our hiking shorts for women come with pockets - none of those faux pockets for aesthetics only! Many models offer one or more zippered pockets to securely hold your car keys, coffee money or phone for emergency calls (or social media pics!). Wide elasticated waistbands or belt loops, often combined with a hidden elastic drawcord, make the fit of your travel shorts both simple and comfortable. Many of the short hiking shorts we stock also feature UPF 50+ material treatments for added sun protection. Pop into a store to try on our range of hiking shorts for women and feel the difference that a pair of travel shorts designed specifically for the outdoors will make to your next adventure.

Do travel shorts require any special care?

There’s nothing tough about the travel shorts we stock - except their durability! No special wash instructions are going to distract you from your travels; warm or cold wash for all our hiking shorts makes washing easy, and the models we stock are fast-drying. Some options of travel shorts we range utilise odour-resistant and wrinkle-resistant materials to extend the adventure between laundry days. All our travel shorts and hiking shorts for women include an easy to access care instruction tag, meaning you can quickly check while you’re away, and spend your energy exploring instead.

Does Paddy Pallin stock any environmentally friendly travel shorts?

At Paddy Pallin we love experiencing the outdoors, and we’re also passionate about protecting the environment we play in. We choose to stock industry leading brands that share our ethos for the natural world as we only have the one planet, and we understand fast fashion has a big impact on the environment at a global level - this is one of the reasons we endeavour to stock high quality outdoor gear that will last through the many adventures ahead of you. Many of the brands we stock in hiking shorts for women are made with eco-friendly bluesign® approved fabrics that are consciously chosen to protect the environment and the people who make these products. Many more of the brands we stock are also leaning further into creating their travel shorts with recycled materials and natural fibres, to help combat the rising tide of plastic waste. Patagonia’s hiking shorts range consists of 65% to 100% recycled materials. And many travel shorts in our other brands such as Royal Robbins are utilising combinations of recycled PET bottles and natural fibres like hemp, to optimise breathability and fast-drying. Even the DWR (Durable Water Repellency) treatment to bead light rain off the fabrics are now non-PFC, to help prevent chemicals from entering the environment we explore. From recycled polyester and recycled nylon, to recycled spandex, brands are stripping down dis-used materials to their base fibre and re-spinning them into new styles of hiking shorts for women that we can feel confident about, both in their durability and their eco-friendly revamp.

What brands of hiking shorts does Paddy Pallin stock?

Industry leading outdoors brands know that just as much adventure happens in the warmest months as in the winter arena, and we have you covered with some of their most popular hiking shorts styles. Patagonia, Royal Robbins and Kuhl make hiking shorts for women that are comfortable and functional for both travelling and for everyday use. Whether you’re walking the dog in the local park, cafe hopping in a foreign city or zip-lining through the treetops, these brands promote all-day comfort and practicality. For faster-paced activities we stock hiking shorts and skorts in The North Face and Arc’teryx that focus on high performance, promoting fast-drying and ergonomic features for high output activities where each piece of gear, worn and carried, counts!