Cargo Pants
Built for the people who take the harder path and need extra storage for everything that comes with it.
Jeans
Flex-Tac® stretch and reinforced construction disguised as ordinary denim.
Utility Pants
Some pants are made to look the part. Our Utility Pants are made to do the work.
All Pants
Timeless. Tough. True. Every pair of 5.11 pants are engineered to perform under pressure.
Men’s shorts from 5.11 Tactical are built for duty shifts, gym training, trail use, and daily carry. The collection spans cargo shorts, chino shorts, athletic styles, and hiking cuts, with inseam lengths from 5 to 11 inches and construction matched to real-world demands.
Cargo shorts and men’s work shorts anchor the range with ripstop and canvas fabrics built for extended field and duty wear. Khaki and chino shorts extend the collection for men who need functional construction in a more versatile, everyday profile.
Men’s workout shorts and hiking shorts serve distinct roles here, each engineered for the physical demands of their environment. Hybrid styles bridge active and casual use. A dedicated concealed carry short rounds out the selection for men who carry daily.
Duty, training, or the trail, this collection of shorts for men covers the range without cutting corners on materials or build quality.
Men who need a short built for operational use will find the strongest options in the ripstop cargo and tactical duty styles, which are constructed for long wear in field environments with organized pocket access and reinforced fabrication. Longer inseam options in the 9 to 11-inch range provide the coverage that professional duty contexts typically require. The TACLITE® Pro 11" Ripstop Short and 5.11 Stryke® 11" Short are the most purpose-built options in this category for men who need a duty-grade short with proven field construction.
Men shopping for the best men’s athletic shorts for working out will find the most direct fit in the PT-R training short lineup and the Dart short series, built specifically for gym, running, and functional fitness use with lightweight, breathable fabrics and cuts that allow full leg mobility. The PT-R® Havoc Pro Short is the most feature-complete training option in the collection for men who want a refined athletic short with durable construction. If budget is a primary consideration, the Utility PT 10.5" Shorts offer solid performance at the most accessible price point in the collection.
The Hike Amp Short 2.0 and Trail Short lines are the clearest fit for men whose primary use is on-trail performance, built around fabric durability, a mobility-oriented cut, and construction suited to variable weather conditions. The Trail Short Lite is worth considering for men who prioritize minimal weight on longer efforts. The Ridge 9.5" Short is a strong choice for men who want slightly longer coverage on technical terrain without moving to a full-length inseam.
Men looking for a versatile pair of shorts that adapts to casual settings, everyday errands, and light activity will find the best options in the chino and hybrid style categories. The Defender-Flex Evolve Short and Icon 10" Short offer a cleaner silhouette with enough stretch construction to handle movement without the tactical profile of the cargo styles. The Big Sur Hybrid Short, available in 5-inch, 7-inch, and 9-inch inseam lengths, is the most flexible option for men who want one pair that adapts naturally across casual contexts.
The PT-R® Vandal CCW 8" Short is the dedicated concealed carry option in this collection, built with hidden pocket architecture sized and positioned for discreet firearm carry. The external profile is consistent with a standard athletic short, which means your carry configuration remains concealed without changing your silhouette. It is the only purpose-built CCW short in the current collection.
If a 5-inch inseam is your preferred cut for maximum range of motion and an athletic profile, the collection includes two confirmed options: the Big Sur Hybrid Short 5 Inch and the Havoc 5" Short. The Big Sur is suited to casual and active everyday use, while the Havoc is a training-focused build for men who want a 5-inch short engineered specifically for physical output.
