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When’s the last time you took a trip over to the local mall and had a good look at the variety of women’s and men’s hiking shorts to choose from? A good hiker knows that there’s more to shopping for hiking shorts than just asking the question: “Does it look good on me?” You need to figure out how many pockets you’ll need. Should they have a sleek or baggie fit? Bright colors or olive drab? It depends on your planned use of the shorts and what kind of “hiking” you will be doing also. Are you going to a national park? Will you be walking for a charity cause? Do you simply plan to walk around the new neighborhood in them?
Colors can help you choose the right shorts for your hike. If you are going to walk in a charity run consider upbeat colors and a cheerful appearance because everyone loves a cheerful giver. Festive colors will brighten the mood of some who may be suffering from the disease for which the charity event is held. In another venue, try olive drab or an earth tone for actual hiking down rugged trails along rivers or up and down hills or mountains. You will blend in and become one with the nature that surrounds you which can be an awesome experience.
It may be time to replace your old hiking shorts when the rip has been sewn more than two or three times. No worry, you can always keep those as an extra pair to use at night, or when you really want to let your hair down in the back woods. That is sure to impress your backwoods friends at the backwoods get together. Taking care of your hiking shorts is usually not rocket science. Just read the wash instructions on the label, which should read, “just wash me with everything else and don’t worry, I am just a pair of cotton hiking shorts”.
After you’ve purchased your hiking shorts for men or hiking shorts for women, remember to hike with the view in mind. If you are going to be with people make sure to enjoy the sights and sounds of the people you are with. You’re hiking because you want the exercise but you’re also hiking to experience what the great outdoors has to offer. Don your sports bag or rucksack and get out there in your brand new hiking shorts.