Darrell M.
Oct 16, 2025
5/5
nice length
5' 9" 165lbs. These are nice length.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Tarmac 8 Inch Short Reviews
Joe M.
Sep 30, 2025
5/5
Great overall shorts. Great length and material!
Great shorts! It is increasingly hard to find a pair this length and this material. Most of the shorts I find now are made of a material that make way too much noise when I walk. Only thing I would change is change the snap to an actual button. I would also request the team at Sitka add a few more colors. CHEERS!
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Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Grant C.
Aug 31, 2025
5/5
Good comfortable shorts for daily use
These shorts feel comfortable and look smart. Great for wearing around town
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Larry H.
Aug 9, 2025
4/5
Great size and construction
Comfortable and good fit. Has a snap instead of a button to close waist. It's sometimes hard to align and can pop open when straining, for instance.
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Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Tim F.
Jul 29, 2025
5/5
Great fit and material
Great fit and material
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Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Robert B.
Jun 29, 2025
5/5
Exactly what I was looking
Exactly what I was looking for!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs small
Jon L.
Jun 25, 2025
5/5
These shorts are very comfortable.
These shorts are very comfortable. I feel like they are a little big in the waist, but other than that, they really fit well.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: Runs big
Dave T.
Jun 24, 2025
5/5
Excellent short for all occasions
Excellent short for all occasions where shorts are appropriate. In the woods, on the trail, on the farm, in the city - it all works!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Corry L.
Jun 19, 2025
5/5
Tarmac Short
Absolutely love these!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Tom S.
Jun 18, 2025
5/5
Quality
As always quality and comfort.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
John G.
May 30, 2025
5/5
Quality products
Shorts are comfortable and fit well
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jack B.
Apr 11, 2025
5/5
Good choice
I really like the length of these shorts. Perfect for outdoor req.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Brett G.
Nov 13, 2024
5/5
Much better than the territory
Much better than the territory short! True to size.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Reginald H.
Sep 30, 2024
5/5
Great fit and comfortable
Fits true to size and so comfortable I repurchased 4 more pair
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Michael I.
Sep 14, 2024
5/5
Shorts fit well
Durable and good looking
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
joseph S.
Sep 7, 2024
5/5
Run true to size and
Run true to size and feel great.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Mac I.
Sep 5, 2024
4/5
Tarmac short
I li,e these shorts! Material feels like they should be a though long wearing short. Fit and feel is good.
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Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
JP L.
Aug 23, 2024
5/5
Nice fit
Nice fit
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Daniel B.
Aug 9, 2024
5/5
Best shorts I own
Best shorts I own
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Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Godfrey J.
Aug 8, 2024
5/5
I like these shorts.
These are lightweight yet seem tough. I have been wearing them regularly and still have no complaints.
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Pro
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Shane M.
Aug 6, 2024
5/5
I love these shorts
I love the shorts. The length is perfect and the quality is what you’d expect from Sitka.
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Employee
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Paul O.
Jul 25, 2024
4/5
Perfect length…
Great shorts. Not really into knee length, so these are it for me. Could use a side slit pocket for an iPhone and a more secure button and loop closure. Otherwise 5-stars… Ordered 38’s, but could likely get away with 36’s.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jonathan W.
Jul 3, 2024
5/5
Favorite shorts!
Fantastic shorts. Easily my favorite pair now. Love the knife pocket!
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Tre E.
Jun 19, 2024
5/5
Durable and Comfortable
These shorts are light and durable - a combo not often found in the shorts world. Seem to be of very high quality, especially where the stitching and zippers are concerned.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jimmy w.
Jun 12, 2024
5/5
Great shorts
Great shorts
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Sean P.
Jun 11, 2024
4/5
Overall, great short
Perfect lightweight material, yet durable. Seems to stain fairly easily, oddly enough. Fit was different in waist to thigh opening, compared to pants. Had to go up a size because they were too tight in butt and thigh. I wish sizing was standardized..
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Mike M.
Jun 6, 2024
5/5
Another hit...
I didn't think I'd keep them at first touch and now I love them. Light weight but not an issue. Once they come in more colors and restock I will get more. Once i get something that works i and i like, i will buy several because you never know, and this short is one of those examples.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Kyle T.
Jun 6, 2024
5/5
very good fit !
very good fit !
Verified Buyer
Employee
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs small
Tre
May 31, 2024
5/5
High-Quality Shorts
Great quality construction while remaining flexible. Fit is great and the zippers are high-quality.
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Wes L.
May 28, 2024
5/5
perfect shorts
These shorts are the perfect length, an fit great. They are light weight and easy to take care of. They seem to not wrinkle easy as well. These are now my go to shorts!
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Jeff R.
May 25, 2024
4/5
Great casual/active short. Not too
Great casual/active short. Not too long or skinny metro fit, so that's cool.Good lt ripstop grid fabric that seems like.a.good compromise between casual and burley. 32 in waist sits a little loose at my hip bones so.if you're on the bubble size-wise you may wanna get your normal size and next one down to check fit.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Christopher B.
May 21, 2024
5/5
Awesome!
Fit, size, and finish are all spot on. 0 complaints from these shorts.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Kevin H.
May 18, 2024
5/5
New favorite short
Bought these because I’ve been rocking the same two pair American Eagle cargo shorts since high school. Yeah, 20+ year old cargo shorts. Got these and immediately threw the cargos away. Would like to see more pockets though, baby steps.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Ralph C.
May 16, 2024
5/5
Perfect! Fits to size and
Perfect! Fits to size and durable. Plan on purchasing others.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
John G.
May 12, 2024
4/5
This is a quality piece.
This is a quality piece. They are comfortable and have seemed to hold up well with my active lifestyle.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
David D.
May 10, 2024
5/5
Durable and cool
Durable and cool
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Gary M.
May 10, 2024
5/5
awesome shorts
awesome shorts
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
CHRIS K.
May 10, 2024
5/5
Love these shorts. Excellent quality,
Love these shorts. Excellent quality, fits to size adn very comfortable
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Lisa A.
May 9, 2024
4/5
The shorts are very well
The shorts are very well made and functional. My only critique is I was they had a version with a shorter inseam. I prefer shorts that don’t go all the way down to my knees.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Brandon S.
May 8, 2024
5/5
Nice shorts
Perfect length and aren’t too tight on the thigh.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jason S.
May 7, 2024
5/5
Very comfortable
These shorts are very but run a little small.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs small
Harold R.
Apr 28, 2024
5/5
Tarmac Shorts
Good quality garment. My only negative is that they need a separate thigh pocket for phones.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Charles B.
Apr 27, 2024
4/5
Likem
Nice material and like all Sitka items well made. They do run slightly on the small side
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Jim H.
Apr 9, 2024
5/5
Great shorts!
My favorite pair of short for my CCW.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Christie P.
Mar 29, 2024
5/5
Tarmac 8”short
Great fit , true to size
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Tim R.
Mar 27, 2024
5/5
Tarmac 8" short great for off shore
The Tarmac 8" short is great off shore. Super fast drying, stout enough for hooking, fighting and wiring billfish. Zip pockets are great. The itchy inside tags need to go. Other than they they are perfect.
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Barry J.
Mar 26, 2024
5/5
Perfect
Shorts are true to size, flex in the right places, and are the quality you’d expect from Sitka. I do everything from work to playing golf in them. Top notch stuff
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Rod D.
Mar 26, 2024
5/5
Excellent
Best in the business
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Anthony W.
Mar 21, 2024
5/5
Nice
Great pair of shorts. I was hoping I wouldn’t like them so much!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Ian M.
Mar 21, 2024
4/5
Great for fishing, hiking.
Pants seem very rigid in cut but have a great amount of flex. Have used them hiking, fishing, work around farm. Very good flex on inseam when climbing into tractor cab while mowing. Highly recommend. True to size work well for IWB concealed carry as well.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size