
These High-Tech Trail Shorts Want to Make You a Better Runner
Taking design cues from running tights, these high-tech trail running shorts prioritize thoughtful storage and optimized movement.

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it's testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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