Skyline Shorts Size
inches
cm
Beltline Measurement
S 28 - 31
M 32 - 34
L 34 - 36
XL 36 - 38
2XL 38 - 40
3XL 40 - 43
Beltline

Measure around where the top of your pants or belt sits. (Measurement C)

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The Skyline Trail Shorts are engineered with a perfect balance of protection, versatility, and mobility. These shorts are designed for extended trips in the backcountry and all your outdoor adventures. 

  • Designed For The Trail: Unlike traditional running shorts or gym shorts, the Skyline Trail Shorts are specifically crafted for backpackers and trail runners. Offering durability without the weight and functionality without sacrificing mobility, they're perfect for covering miles in comfort.
  • Protective & Mobile: The 8-inch inseam provides protection from the sun and trail hazards, while still allowing for ample mobility above the knee.
  • Ultralight and Breathable: Weighing just ounces, these shorts are impressively comfortable and breathable. 
  • Enhanced Ventilation: With targeted diamond pattern mesh placement, the Skyline Trail Shorts offer excellent ventilation in the crotch and hips. The carefully honed fit allows for airflow without feeling overly roomy, ensuring comfort even during the most intense activities.
  • Quick-Drying and Odor-Resistant: Thanks to their quick-drying ability and moisture-wicking fabrics, these shorts prevent odor buildup, allowing you to stay fresh and comfortable even after long days on the trail. This will also help you avoid chafing.

Whether you're hiking, running, swimming, working out, or simply relaxing, these shorts are built to perform during your active lifestyle. Add them to your gear arsenal and conquer your adventures with confidence.

no liner: 4.4 oz (size Medium)

with liner: 5.4 oz (size Medium)

Features:

2 hip pockets - internal key/card pocket inside right side hip pocket

Full crotch gusset made with highly breathable jersey knit mesh

Side mesh panels for breathability

Elastic waistband with drawstring

Highly breathable jersey mesh brief lining

Angled leg opening profile - hem is slightly higher above the knee in the front, and is lower at the back of the leg

Technology:

  • Main Fabric: 4 way stretch woven polyester - 96 gsm, DWR treated
  • Secondary Fabric: jersey knit mesh
  • Brief Liner: jersey knit mesh
  • Pockets: 2
  • Inseam Length: 8 inches (men's)
  • Color: black/black, stellar blue/black
  • Variants: no liner, brief liner
  • Gender: Male
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise

Cleaning: Machine wash cold

Layering Collection: Kinetic

Layering Category: Moving Set

 

Product Care

Your Skyline Trail Short is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

Never wash your Skyline Shorts in a washing machine that has an agitator.
If you cannot follow the prior instructions you should hand wash your product

The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Common laundry detergent is fine.
  2. Normal wash cycles are fine.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse (add extra rinse if possible).
  4. Dry on low heat.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq

 

Skyline Shorts Features

 

Designing the Skyline Trail Shorts

 

Skyline Shorts Testing

Designed For the Trail

READY FOR EVERYTHING ELSE

No restrictions

Mobility + Utility

The perfect blend of utility & mobility with pockets, an optimized above-the-knee cut, & targeted breathability.

recommended use

Outdoor Active Performance

While the Skyline Trail Shorts were designed for fastpacking, trail running, & hiking, they also excel when used in other active pursuits such as working out, swimming, running, or playing sports.

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Customer Reviews

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DJ
Favorite Shorts Ever!

Seriously! I've been a backpacker and trail runner for many, many years and these shorts are my favorite. Comfortable and light and I love the liner. I highly recommend these shorts!

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Jared Honeyman
Skyline Trail Shorts

These shorts are awesome, they are incredibly comfortable, lightweight and the fit is spot on. I like the pocket design as there is an inner pocket as well. Great pair to add to your closet.

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Joel

Not bad for hot weather hiking. Wish they were a bit shorter.

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David Edwards
Great trail running shorts !!!!

Shorts are lightweight, drys really easy when wet and durable going through brush. I am very happy with the Skyline Trail shorts..

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Randy Gamble
Hiking + everyday shorts

I have 3 pair of these shorts. I use the for both hiking and everyday. They’re comfortable and light weight. No chafing.