Trailhead Short - Women's

Cute colors, great size pockets, perfect length for travel, hiking and camping! Will be wearing these all summer long!

I backed these when they were first released on Kickstarter. I bought two pairs, and they are STILL my favorite shorts!! I’m buying the 3 other colors now. I need all of them. Hahaha.

I almost NEVER write reviews but these are my new favorite shorts! I basically live in them all summer. I have them in green and blue. I'm 5'7", 125 lbs and find most men's shorts are too boxy. The fit and length are great for skinny guys. I agree with the other reviews that they run small. I'm 28" waist and got small and it's kinda tight; wish I got a medium. I hope they come out with other colours so I can order one in medium. The material is quick drying and stretchy but also tough and durable. One small criticism: the front pockets are water proof and fill up when coming out of the water. They should add a small patch of mesh at the bottom of the pockets to drain water.

I love these shorts… I have 3 pair! The shorts themselves are great, material, stretch & durability! The only issue is regardless of size- the stretch waist band is always way to tight. Luckily I have a sewing machine- and have added 2” to the interior elastic on each pair. I’m 5’7” 128, but it still bothers me when elastic bands are so tight and squeezing. Adding the 2” (I did it to the smalls and mediums) and now they are perfect!

Another note is the blue ones I have (which I purchased in 2020 are mediums but are made slightly differently than my new pairs (black-M, grey-S) the earlier version had shorter ‘faux zippper’ and less baggy and the stitch line on waist was better- not sure why they changed those things up??

As a small waisted- thick thighed woman, shorts rarely fit me well. These shorts are an exception! They stayed UP with a carabiner of keys clipped to the belt loop and my phone in my back pocket! AMAZING for elastic waisted shorts. I love them. Perfect stretch, excellent, durable materials.

So far, I really like my trailhead shorts! They seem very durable and you can tell that they are really good quality! I am 5’ 9.5” and around 140 pounds and the small fit me much better than the medium. Initially I was going to go with the medium based on the reviews but I had a store really close to me so I was able to try them on :) medium would have been too big! Both the grey and the black shorts in the pictures are size small.

I’m 5’6” and 130 lbs. I was a little hesitant to get the small size because I am right on the cusp of the small and medium measurements, but as soon as I got them in the mail, I put them on and immediately bought the same shorts in a different color. They have stretch, so even though the smalls are tight on me, they aren’t uncomfortable. I’ve been wearing them constantly, both around the house, on errands, and hiking and biking. It’s also nice that they still cover everything even when sitting down and moving around. Highly suggest!

Ordered these & found the fabric & size just as described, so went ahead & ordered the Trailhead Pants too! Both will be super for comfort, hiking, & travel--especially in increasingly hot summers.

Wore these shorts on a trip to Zion and they were the best investment! Still look brand new, comfortable, cute!

These really are great pair of shorts. I was afraid they wouldn't fit because my thighs are bigger than normal but the large fit perfectly. Great length. Cute. Pockets.

Instantly my new favorite shorts!

The shorts are great! They are durable, comfortable and the color is vibrant. Perfect for traveling, hiking and any outdoor activities. I bought them in multiple colors

Active fit, stretchy and comfortable. Bought some for myself and the family. Good color choices as well.

Very cute shorts! Maybe size up if you have hips or are in between sizes

Im all about comfort and it is hard to find style and comfort. i normally end up wearing super baggy shorts that make me look frumpy. I have now replaced all of my shorts with these it is amazing to finally find something that fits right and is comfortable recommend for any one

I wanted to love these shorts. I’ve been hunting for functional and cute hiking shorts for a while. Based on the size chart, I ordered a medium and they were a great fit except for the rise. I couldn’t believe how low I had to pull them in order to not have them ride up in the crotch. In a world where high waisted seems to be the norm, it was quite shocking how low these were. I do have a long torso, but there is no chance these were ever going to be comfortable in the crotch for me. Bummed, most folks seem to love these shorts but they are a no go for me. I’m 5’9”, 150lbs with an athletic build and the medium would be perfect with a few extra inches in the rise.

I no longer wear any other shorts. I have three pairs, different colors and rotate them all summer. Most comfortable, versitile shorts I have ever owned.

I generally like these shorts--good pockets and color, quick drying. The fit is good. I give 4 stars because the material is a little stiff, hoping they will soften with washing. I also wish they had them in a 5" inseam.

Fit great, comfortable

I bought these shorts because I love my pants so much. I only have two complaints: 1. They need to be worn and washed a few times to get softer and less loud, and 2. I really super wish the pockets came with zippers. But honestly I wish that about every pair of shorts I own. I love how durable they are. I never need to really look where I'm sitting, even if it's damp. I have so much freedom of movement to do whatever I need to do (I'm a really avid hiker/trailrunner/scrambler/kayaker/whatever). They dry SUPER fast. Like, ten minutes in the sun, regardless of humidity. And given how scratchy the fabric felt at first...they're super comfortable? Even right out of the package. A+ would buy again please make more colors thnx

I love the Trailhead pants, so buying the shorts was a no brainer. They are the same quality and fit as far as sizing goes, However. I don’t find them to be as comfortable as the pants. The leg openings are wider, so sort of creates a “bell” look. And the waistband is a bit scratchy. I’m still keeping them, but I don’t think I’ll be living in them like I thought I’d be this summer.

Shorts are comfortable and flattering without being short-shorts or too long. There was an error with my order and they accidentally shipped out the men's version for one of the pairs. Customer service responded and sent me a shipping label so I could return the men's and they sent me the correct product. The whole thing was remedied within the week.

So, I love the trailhead pants, first of all. I really wanted to love the shorts too. I ordered a S in the Unisex first, but they were a bit snug, so I exchanged for a medium, which were perfect. You'd think that the women's cut of shorts would have more adequate hip room than the unisex pants.

I chatted with a customer service rep about sizing for the Women's shorts, since according to the sizing chart, I was between a small and medium. I was told (after giving exact measurements, 28" waist, 40" hips) they run a bit big so go with a small. They were so comically tight it looked like I was wearing children's shorts. Exchanged immediately for a medium. They were still weird tight around the crotch, so pulled into a weird triangle shape, which was really not flattering. I decided to exchange AGAIN for a large, which are now way too big in the waist, and still pull slightly on the hips to create that weird V shape. At this point I just don't feel like exchanging anymore, and i know an XL would be way too big in the waist. They're comfortable, just not flattering at all if you have curves or are pear-shaped like me. The sizing also only goes up to an XL and I had to size up twice from my usual size, so the lack of size inclusion is also frustrating.

I've tried to submit a review a few times and they haven't been published. I really wanted to love these shorts, but they're just fine. I'll wear them camping and hiking, but I really think the sizing chart needs work and the women's cut needs to be reconsidered considering the Unisex pants had way more space for hips.

The shorts fit well and they are so comfy!