Made specifically for hiking, trekking and backpacking during the summer months, these Terra Lite shorts from British outdoor apparel and equipment brand Montane are ultra thin and exceptionally light. But how do they compare to ? Comfortable next to the skin, the Terra Lites are so breezy you barely know you have them on. The fabric is cool and smooth to the touch and the fit is fairly relaxed too, with enough gaps to let a bit of breeze though, which can make a big difference on the hills and trails when the mercury’s climbing.
There’s also plenty of stretch in the material, for when you’re clambering over stiles or scrambling around a crag. Available in three colors, these are specifically men’s shorts – the closest women's equivalent to the Terra Lite are the . The super thin ‘Vector Lite’ fabric is a synthetic mix of nylon and elastane, none of which, unfortunately, is recycled.
It is, however, dynamic (with a good amount of two-way stretch), and deliciously comfortable to wear, especially in warm conditions. This main fabric has been treated with PFC-free to repel small amounts of water, and it’s also quick drying in the event of a proper drenching. The shorts fasten with a button, popper and zip.
The belt, which comes included, is thin, but works perfectly well, with a small aluminum featherlight hook-style buckle. Although it’s color-coordinated with the shorts, the belt isn’t physically integrated into the design, so you can remove it altogether, .
