Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Shorts

Description

The men’s Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Shorts are an intelligently designed, hybrid-mapped pair of hiking/trail running shorts made with excellent fabric and few features. Read more in our full-length Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Shorts Review . Weight : 4.4 oz Price : $65 Pockets : 2 hand Material : 4-way stretch woven polyester, knit mesh panels Inseam : 8″ Waist: Elastic band with internal drawstring Average User Review : 4.7 stars Pros : Excellent materials. Very quick to dry. Lightweight. Durable. Light stretch. Comfy elastic waistband. Cons : Only two pockets, non-zipper closure. Only available in men’s. Slim around the thigh. Features We have tons of good things to say about the materials and build of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Shorts. For starters, they are very movement-friendly thanks to the 100% 4-way stretch woven polyester. They have an average amount of stretch, but without the use of blending in spandex or elastic into the main body fabric. By excluding spandex and elastic, these shorts maximize quick drying speed while also increasing durability. What’s more, the crotch gusset is a knit mesh panel for maximum air flow where you need it most. The same material is used on an outer thigh panel. All of this helps to ensure they offer adequate breathability and quick drying performance. A very smart combination of fabrics, and especially helpful given that they have a slim fit around the thigh. An elastic waistband with internal drawstring ensure they’ll stay up. Two average sized knit mesh hand pockets complete the chassis. Where we think these could be improved up on is adding zipper closures to the hand pockets. As-is, we wouldn’t feel safe storing important things like a phone or wallet in our pockets while climbing over downed trees or through a scree field. The addition of cargo pockets, or side-thigh pockets would also be very welcome. And for this sporty of a pair of shorts, a notched thigh would also be nice. Verdict The Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Shorts are as functional as they are minimalist thanks to the superb fabric combination and comfortable waistband. While we tend to prefer shorts with more pockets and/or zippered pockets, those who don’t use their pockets much may find that these are the single best pair on the market.