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Browse all Outdoor Voices shorts →RecTrek 5" Short
The verdict
Fit
The RecTrek 5-inch inseam is a longer active cut suited to hiking and outdoor use. Fit is consistent with Outdoor Voices' standards: true to size, with a secure waistband and straight leg.
Quality
The RecTrek line is designed for outdoor recreation. Construction is reliable: gusseted crotch, flat-lock seams, and durable synthetic blends. Mid-range durability appropriate for the use case.
Is the price fair?
At $34.80, this is a bargain for an Outdoor Voices short designed explicitly for outdoor use.
Best for
An outdoors-focused shopper seeking an inexpensive, proven short for hiking and recreational activities.
Care
Machine wash; air dry to preserve fabric integrity.
What owners report about Outdoor Voices shorts
Reviewers of the RecTrek shorts describe a very stretchy, durable fabric with deep trouser-style hand pockets that hold a phone securely, and note the colorblock seams have held up well in use. The main criticism is that the fabric sits at the heavy, thick end for shorts, making them better suited to cooler days than dedicated summer use. Broader owner feedback describes the brand's clothing as well-made with good freedom of movement, though the pricing draws comment.
- Strengths
- Stretchy, durable shorts with genuinely useful deep pockets that reviewers say hold up well.
- Watch out for
- The fabric runs heavy and thick for shorts, so owners find them warm for hot-weather activity.
- Sizing
- Reviewers advise ordering your normal size and sizing up if between sizes.
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