HIKEOUT SHORTS W

The fabric feels noticeably lighter than my other hiking shorts, and even on a breezy ridge, the wind protection kept me comfortable without overheating. I stayed cool and could scramble over rocks without any restriction.

The stretch in these shorts is exactly what I needed for scrambling over rocks—they moved with me all day without any binding. Wind protection held up nicely on an exposed ridge, yet I never felt clammy underneath.

The fabric breathes really well even when I'm pushing hard uphill, and the stretch means I never feel restricted scrambling over rocks. It's also surprisingly good at cutting the wind on a breezy ridge.