Helixir Shorts Women's (2025)

Sweat through a 10-mile trail run and these shorts stay surprisingly dry. I love how the Spectra fabric feels light but tough against rocks and branches, and the cooling really kicked in on the exposed ridgeline.

The gusseted construction gives me full freedom of movement on steep scrambles, and the fabric stayed surprisingly dry after stream crossings. I’ve worn them three days straight on a multi-day hike and they still feel light and breathable, no chafing at all.

Took these on a rocky trail in 90-degree heat and the cooling fabric actually kept me comfortable the whole way up. The Spectra fibers feel surprisingly tough for how light they are, and nothing snagged or chafed even on the steep scrambles.