Review: La Sportiva Trail Guard Shorts

Shorts and a sun shirt might as well be Bozeman’s summer uniform. Most folks have multiple of each, but if you’re looking for a single pair of shorts that’ll handle trail runs, backpacking trips, bridge-jumping, and everything in between, then look no further than the Trail Guard Shorts from La Sportiva. These stretchy, quick-drying shorts have an elastic waistband, deep pockets, and slim cut for functionality across a whole handful of activities. They don’t have a liner, so they’re best worn with compression briefs underneath—or nothing at all, if that’s your modus operandi. Plus, the material is soft, so you’ll look forward to putting them on day after day, all summer long. Just be sure to consult the size chart carefully, and order up a size if you're on the cusp. Available at lasportivausa.com; $75.