Which shorts do you need?

Cargo utility, hot-climate tech, active training. Here's the breakdown.

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The right pair of shorts is not a seasonal afterthought. Hot conditions have their own demands: UV exposure, moisture management, freedom of movement under load, and fabrics that hold up when the terrain pushes back. Get it wrong and the kit becomes the problem.

Every design in the ThruDark shorts range was built to solve a specific version of that challenge, whether that's multi-day trekking in heat, technical climbing, trail running, or putting in the hours in the gym. From cargo utility to dedicated activewear, here's the full breakdown.

The full utility option. Hard-wearing, high-tenacity fabric, large bellow cargo pockets, four-way stretch crotch panel, and harness loops for load-carrying systems.

Anti-odour stretch cargo for multi-day output. Bamboo charcoal fabric wicks, resists smell, and stretches in every direction. Magnetised pocket closures.

NYCO ripstop in a clean, trim cut. Lightweight and abrasion-resistant with an inbuilt webbing belt, stretch gusset, and YKK® Semi-Auto Lock zips.

Hot-climate kit. DarkMatr™ stretch fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, graphene-enhanced durability, and rapid moisture wicking. Designed for summer hiking, jungle and desert expeditions.