West Crest Shorts Women's (2025)

These packed down to nothing in my carry-on and still came out without a wrinkle for a week of hiking. The stretch fabric moves with you on steep switchbacks instead of riding up, which I didn't expect at this weight.

Took these on a three-day trek and they dried out overnight after a stream crossing—the packable design meant they barely took up room in my bag. Waistband stayed put even with a heavy pack on.

The stretch fabric really lets me scramble over rocks without any pinching at the waist, and they dry out fast after a stream crossing. I love that I can stuff them into my pack's side pocket when the afternoon sun dips.