Editor's Pick — Matt Gehrmann and Peter Burnham both own this.
The hot-weather pant Matt and Peter both own, and why Matt says to stick to the Attack.
Why we picked this
Matt Gehrmann and Peter Burnham both own the Kuiu Tiburon Pant. Matt's verdict: "Great for the heat, but you'll feel every thistle. Stick to the Attack pants for this area."
Quick specs
| Category | Clothing |
| Brand | Kuiu |
| Fabric | AirMatrix, 100% polyester, 147 g/m², two-way stretch |
| Weight | 12.5 oz (354 g) |
| Sun | UPF 50+ |
| Vents | Two mesh-lined hip zips |
| Fit | Anatomical shaping, gusseted crotch, articulated knees |
| Conditions | "Hot" (Kuiu) |
| Price | $149 list, $111.99 on sale at Kuiu (checked Oct. 22, 2026) |
| Owned by | Matt Gehrmann and Peter Burnham |
| Editor's verdict | Great in the heat; stick to the Attack otherwise. |
The full review
The Tiburon is a 147 g/m² AirMatrix polyester pant with "micro-openings for cooling and rapid drying," a UPF 50+ rating and two mesh-lined hip zips, according to its product page. It weighs 12.5 oz, and Kuiu rates it for "Hot" conditions.
Kuiu doesn't give it an abrasion rating; it gives that to the heavier Attack. That's the difference Matt describes: the light fabric is great in the heat, and you feel every thistle through it. So the Tiburon is for the heat; otherwise, Matt's advice is to stick to the Attack.
What we love
- Built for heat, by Kuiu's rating.
- UPF 50+.
- 12.5 oz, a third lighter than the Attack.
- Hip zips for venting.
What to know before you buy
- "You'll feel every thistle," says Matt.
- No abrasion rating from Kuiu.
- On sale when we checked: $111.99 against $149 list.
Where to buy
- Kuiu Tiburon Pant (brand-direct)
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See also
- All clothing
- Kuiu Attack Pant — the one Matt says to stick to
- Kuiu Gila Boonie — Matt's sun hat