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Why We Love This Deal
Even among the many great deals during the REI Labor Day sale, discounts on Kuhl products stand out. The Salt Lake City-based outfitter is one of the few remaining independent outdoor gear companies, and it doesn’t ever host sales. That means that pouncing on Kuhl discounts from retailers like REI is the only way to get it for less.
If you’re after hiking shorts, look at Kuhl’s Renegade Rock 7-Inch Shorts, which are just $56 at REI right now, 25% off their normal $75 price tag. This discount is good on all three muted colorways REI carries: gray, blue, and olive green options. These shorts have over 50 five-star ratings (of less than 60 total), and they’re a mainstay in the brand’s hiking collection.
Kuhl Renegade Rock 7-Inch Shorts, $56 (was $75) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colors available: Nocturnal, Onyx, Burnt Olive
- Sizes available: 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 waists
- Inseam: 7 inches
- Fabric: 170-gram 95% nylon/5% spandex
- Features: Sun-protective fabric with UPF rating, durable water repellent finish, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, four pockets, 2-way stretch
The nylon-spandex blend repels water, protects your skin from the sun, wicks moisture, and dries quickly. It’s hard to think of much more that the fabric of a garment can do.
Inside, there’s a waistband lined with a soft microchamois for comfort. There’s a secure-zip back right pocket that keeps valuables safe on the trail and a sturdy metal button closure that will stay secure no matter how treacherous the trail gets.
What Shoppers Are Saying
Customers have said that these shorts “feel great in cool temps and the hottest, most humid of summer days,” while their water resistance also makes them great for rainy days. And since they hit just above the knee, they’re a bit more stylish than the typical hiking shorts.
Another shopper wrote that these shorts are everything you expect from Kuhl: “Very comfortable, durable, and good looking.”
Even the most loyal Patagonia Baggies enthusiast has to admit that Kuhl makes a great hiking short. The Kuhl’s Renegade Rock 7-Inch Shorts are good enough to buy at full price, so the chance to save almost $20 on a pair is one that hikers and non-hikers alike shouldn’t pass up.
