KUHL Freeflex Cargo Shorts Review

Based on our research, the W’s KUHL Freeflex Cargo Shorts (shop now) have the best and most plentiful pockets available in a women’s cut. What’s more, they’re made with a soft and comfortable material and have a long 10″ inseam.

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• Weight: 8.5 oz (W’s only)
• Price: $89
• Pockets: 2 hand, 2 back, 2 cargo
• Material: 100% polyester
• Inseam: 10″
• Waist: Snap closure with optional internal drawcord
• Average User Review: 4.8 stars
• Pros: Best-in-class pockets. Comfy. Durable.
• Cons: Expensive.

Features

For starters, these pants have astounding excellent pockets. We wish this exact cargo configuration was also available in a men’s cut, ah well. The existence of two sufficiently deep hand pockets, two sufficiently deep snap cargo pockets, and two sufficiently deep rear snap closure back pockets means you get storage galore. We also like how many of the pockets are snaps instead of zips, because snaps are lighter and more comfortable.

These have a 10″ long inseam, which is longer than average, likely falling a bit above the knee. Long inseams are slightly less movement friendly, but only marginally and you may prefer the extra coverage. The waist is a traditional fly closure with belt loops to secure the fit.

The Freeflex fabric is really nice, offering stretch, quick dry, breathability, durability, and soft comfortable feel.

Verdict

If you like a traditional cargo hiking short, these are some of the very best on the market thanks to the excellent pockets, and performance fabric. The long inseam may be or may not appeal to you. And they’re quite expensive, well-above average.

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