PATAGONIA WOMEN’S MULTI TRAILS SHORTS 51/2

If I could sleep in Patagonia gear, I would.

The Patagonia Women's Multi Trails Shorts 5½, which I got to test in Nouveau Green, have been made for running, hiking and getting things done everywhere. Hands down, they are my new favourite short and I essentially do everything in them over the summer, but when it comes to taking them into the great outdoors it feels like you're not wearing anything at all (that would be awkward…). These shorts are ultra-lightweight and full of high tech spec which I'll get into soon – oh, and by the way, you'll absolutely love the zippered pocket security on each side of the leg. There's also one back snap pocket for smaller items on the go (and to stuff the shorts into for easier packing if needed!).

As a non-average sized runner, external drawcords are a plus for me and the Patagonia Women's

Multi Trails Shorts 5½ have one that ads to the adjustability and comfort so on a bloated day, I can get loose a little bit more than usual. The brief liner doesn't pull into my skin which is crazy because my problem is always having brief liners in shorts that either ride up all the way up into my crotch or they dig straight into my skin, so this was another plus for me. The 5½” inseam is probably the shortest I would ever go with running shorts (I prefer about a 6 to 7) but given everything these shorts have going for them, I overlooked that and was confident wearing them out in public without a worry.

The fabric used with the Patagonia Women's Multi Trails Shorts 5½ is incredibly breathable, and I love how sustainable the brand really is – these shorts are made with quick-drying 90% Prevented Ocean Plastic recycled polyester sourced from plastic waste recovered from at-risk coastal communities and certified by OceanCycle, whilst the remaining 10% is spandex woven with four-way stretch and a PFCfree DWR finish, which is durable water repellent coating that doesn't contain perfluorinated chemicals (all of Patagonia's products are made out of sustainable material and they are a strong believer in linking sports with activism to drive positive social and environmental change).

They're also made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

I tested these shorts out in as many environments as I could get my legs into – trail runs (full range of motion, freedom of movement 100% abundant), gardening, shopping, softball training, and lounging around at home. I have to say I experienced no riding up, no pulling down to keep the length, and the secure-fit waistband did its job perfectly.

One of the most versatile pair of run shorts on the market, the Patagonia Women's Multi Trails Shorts 5½ come in three earth-tone colours – black, evening mauve and nouveau green. If you haven't tried Patagonia before, they are true to size once you get on their size guide and find your measurements (this is always the scary part!) but honestly, if you are a size 12 then the Medium, and so on.

These are the only shorts you need for your next wild adventure.

VITALS

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