GORUCK Challenge Shorts in coyote tan color, durable rucking gear outdoors
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Men’s Challenge Shorts - Lightweight ToughDry®

$75.00
$75.00
Color: Coyote
Size: 38
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Tough, Technical Shorts

Tough, technical shorts overbuilt from a tough as nails 2-way stretch fabric, same as the Challenge Pants, that packs down to nothing and dries lightning fast. Complete with streamlined cargo pockets and a diamond gusset for added mobility.

FEATURES & SPECS
  • ToughDry® fabric is the same material used in our Simple Pants and Challenge Pants
  • Lightweight (125 GSM)
  • Super fast-drying, abrasion resistant with 2-way stretch
  • Cargo pockets feature interior drain holes and zip securely to the back
  • Diamond gusset (diamond shaped piece sewn into the crotch area) for extra stretch during high steps and squats
  • Horizontal front pockets so stuff doesn't fall out
  • Rear welt pockets that flip inside out for quick cleaning
  • 10.5" inseam
  • Curved waistband for better fit
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FAST DRYING

ToughDry® dries lightning fast. Get in a hard workout, rinse off, dry off fast, and walk into the bar or work.

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ABRASION RESISTANT

We build our ToughDry® apparel out of 94% Nylon to make it tougher. It is the same durable fabric used to make the USA flag Neil Armstrong planted on the moon.

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LIGHTWEIGHT + 2-WAY STRETCH

At 125-187 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) all of our ToughDry® apparel is insanely lightweight. Plus infusing our fabric with Spandex creates added stretch + recovery.

Overall rating: 4.721393 / 5 from 201 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These lightweight technical shorts are praised for their durable, quick-drying fabric and stylish design. Customers appreciate the comfortable fit, modern look, and thoughtful features like interior drain holes in the cargo pockets and a diamond gusset for added mobility.

Summary topics

  • Fabric Quality (5%): It was highlighted by customers that the fabric is great and far superior to anything they have ever worn.
  • Aesthetic Appeal (6%): It was observed by customers that the shorts have a great fit and are stylish with t-shirts and polos.
  • Comfort and Durability (5%): Customers keep praising the feel of these shorts, describing it as comfortable, lightweight, and durable.
  • Design Features (4%): Customers appreciated the design of these shorts, as they were described as wonderfully designed and visually modern.
  • Overall Quality (10%): Customers raved about the great quality of the shorts, praising their durability and perfect fit.

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Review highlights

  • "Love the shorts, love the fabric, perfect length, functional pockets are great." — Timothy C.
  • "Looks great, feels mobile, light weight, durable (including zipper), fast dry, just best fabric, comfortable feeling." — LIK C.
  • "Dries fast, fits well, lightweight quality material." — Miketech18

Reviews

Good pair of shorts

"Overall solid pair of shorts. The fit is a bit snug and the range of motion isn’t as free as I anticipated. Good for hanging out in or hiking, but not the best for squats or lunges if you are doing some extra credit activities while on the trail. I’ll buy another pair, but I might size up on the next round."

— Kyle H. (4/5)

Love the shorts, fit perfect.

"Love the shorts, fit perfect. The material is great for the hot Texas summer."

— Malcolm M. (5/5)

Solid Shorts

"Fit great, excellent qualityl I’d buy more pairs but I don’t think I’ll ever need to! Worth the cost."

— Matthew C. (5/5)

super lightweight and comfortable

"super lightweight and comfortable"

— Russell B. (5/5)

"Love the challenge shorts in all the colors!"

— Brad (5/5)

Men’s challenge shorts

"Very comfortable, lightweight and tough"

— John H. (5/5)

Super comfortable and will be

"Super comfortable and will be my go to shorts for rucking"

— Jim L. (5/5)

The shorts fit well. Good

"The shorts fit well. Good quality, no complaints."

— David N. (5/5)

Challenge shorts

"Love the zip pockets. Length is acceptable, if not a tad long. Fit is a little tighter than expected, but not a problem. Pocketknife clips in front right pocket at an odd angle. Fabric is not stealthy - wife can hear me walking around in the early hours. . . I'll probably buy another pair when these wear out."

— Tim C. (4/5)

"Great products. Worth the money!"

— AJ (5/5)

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