In today’s post, I’m sharing my Title Nine hiking shorts reviews.

I’ve been an avid fan of Title Nine’s line of outdoor (and indoor!) activewear for women. Title Nine is the ultimate destination for my personal favorite kind of woman: the adventurous, daring, busy, no-frills (okay, maybe the occasional frill) woman who is always down to explore.

One of my favorite things about Title Nine as a brand is how technical and strategic their designs are. It’s very obvious that each piece has been put through the RINGER in terms of quality and thoughtful design. These pieces are designed by women who care AND are active themselves. You can just tell the difference!

I was so excited to partner with the team at Title Nine on this hiking shorts review. I have been spending as much time outside as I possibly can this spring and summer. As a mom of three, I find my sanity out on the trails, lol. In fact, my husband and I are currently training for our first-ever trail race (16k in the Swiss Alps next month!). This review really couldn’t have come at a better time.

In today’s post, I’ll walk through all of my Title Nine hiking shorts reviews.

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In this post, I will walk through five of Title Nine’s bestselling hiking shorts. For each pair of shorts, I’ll cover fit, sizing, material, and functionality/use case.

For reference for these reviews, I am 5’9″ and almost always wear a medium.

Recycled Clamber 2.0 Hiking Shorts 5″

I’ll kick off this review with one of Title Nine’s bestsellers and the most “traditional” hiking short of the roundup. The Clamber short is made of a stretchy, durable fabric that forms to the body without constricting. I found the double-button waistband to be super comfortable and LOVE how the material feels. It’s lightweight but really sturdy, so you can take these hiking in hot temperatures without worrying about overheating.

Material: The Clamber short is made with Title Nine’s new recycled ClambR™ (93% recycled nylon/7% spandex with PFC-Free DWR). I love how flexible and lightweight the material is–it moves with my body which is exactly what you want when you’re hiking. AND it doesn’t wrinkle which makes these a travel superhero.

Fit + sizing: This Clamber short has a 5 inch inseam and a mid-rise waist. This style is the most form-fitting of the group I tried on. While the waistband and hips are pretty much true to size, I found myself wishing the leg opening was a tiny bit wider. For reference, I am wearing an 8 here. I’m wearing the 5 inch version but they also carry a 10 inch version.

Functionality + use case: Overall, these are a pretty perfect pair of hiking shorts and a tried and true fan favorite for a reason. The Clamber short is one avid hikers and climbers will reach for again and again.

Scout Cargo Shorts

I wasn’t overly optimistic about the Scout Cargo shorts, as they are longer than what I typically gravitate towards, but I have to say I ended up loving these!! I think the length is so cute–not to mention mom-friendly! The cargo style is so practical. Title Nine’s Scout line is made of a more casual material that can be worn straight from the trail to running errands or exploring a city.

Material: The Scout line is made of Title Nine’s Brash™ material (61% cotton/34% nylon/5% spandex). The result is an abrasion-resistant, comfortable, and casual wear that feels almost like a textured poplin. There isn’t much stretch to the material.

Fit + sizing: I found these shorts (wearing a Medium) to run a little bit big. While I appreciated the extra room and simply tied up the drawstring, you may want to consider going down a size if you’re in between. The inseam is 7 inches. The rise is listed as low on the website, but I found it to be closer to mid on me.

Functionality + use case: These are such a great multipurpose, practical short–good for errands and hikes and exploring. I love the extra pockets, and the length is SO awesome for running around with my kids. These are cute with hiking shoes, casual sneakers, and my trusty Birkenstocks.

Cordillera Cargo Hiking Shorts

The Cordillera Cargo short is another light weight hiking short that features cargo pockets and a full zipper side pocket. Though the material is the same as the Clamber short, I liked the fit of these better than the because the leg opening is much wider. I also really liked the flattering pull-on waistband. If you wear a belt bag like I do on long runs and hikes, the Cordillera’s waistband is perfect for that since there’s no external drawstrings to get in the way. You can see in the photos how my running belt fits perfectly along the waist!

Material: The Cordillera short is made with that same lightweight, rugged material as the Clamber line, ClambR™ (93% recycled nylon/7% spandex) with PFC-free DWR.

Fit + sizing: Where the Clamber short is more form fititng and slim through the hips and thigh, the Cordillera has a fitted waist and bells out to be roomy from the hips and thighs. These have a 5 inch inseam.

Functionality + use case: Much like the Clamber short, the Cordillera is a hiking and adventuring workhorse. Between the multi-use pockets and tough but lightweight material, these are what I’ll be reaching for on hikes this summer.

Scout Shorts

The Scout shorts are just so cute and easy-breezy. They have that same crispy-in-a-good-way material as the Scout cargo shorts but with less pockets and a shorter inseam. These are the type of shorts I reach for when I’m traveling because they are so versatile and pair easily with both sporty tanks and cotton blouses.

Material: The Scout short is also made with Title Nine’s Brash™ material (61% cotton/34% nylon/5% spandex). It’s comfy and casual. As a major added benefit, the material couldn’t be easier to care for.

Fit + sizing: Similar to the Scout cargo short, the Scout short runs just a tiny bit big. However, I wouldn’t necessarily size down because I wouldn’t have wanted the legs to fit tighter, but just a note!

Functionality + use case: These are the most “dress up-able” of the bunch. I could see these shorts on a mountain trail or out to lunch or walking through a big city on a hot day. You can see I’ve styled them more casually in this photo to show how versatile the fit is.

Scout Skort

This Title Nine hiking shorts review simply would not be complete without covering one of Title Nine’s skorts. The Scout skort is so fun and comes with built in briefs underneath, making this a great choice for a big day of exploring. I love the pockets and the comfortable drawstring waist.

Material: The Scout skort is made with that same easy-to-care-for Brash™ material (61% cotton/34% nylon/5% spandex). Perfect for warm weather and long days.

Fit + sizing: I would actually recommend sizing down in the Scout skort as there is a good amount of material through the waist and hips. The skort measures 16.5″ length. I personally would have like to see it just a smidge shorter just for flexibility purposes, but other than that the fit is great.

Functionality + use case: The entire Scout line is fabulous for travel, and the skort is probably the most versatile when it comes to a big travel day. You could wear this out for a morning hike and then straight to a nice lunch. I love that this skort looks good with sandals, books, and sneakers–you don’t see that often!

Thanks for checking out my Title Nine hiking shorts reviews! And a big thank you to Title Nine for sponsoring this review. As always, all opinions are my own.

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