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Light, cool and made for moving quickly
Rab says:
Lightweight multi-activity shorts made from breathable, stretchy Matrix™ fabric to keep you cool on warm mountain days. Comfortable over long distances with a secure, elasticated waistband, they're ideal for fast hiking and trekking.
Minimalist and ultralight, the Momentum Shorts are essential legwear for cooling off on warm days in the mountains. They have a simple pull-on style which reduces weight and bulk, ideal for a range of activities from fast hiking to long-distance trekking. Crafted from highly breathable, wind-resistant Matrix™, they dry fast, wick sweat, and shield against high winds, while delivering stretch for climbing and scrambling over steep terrain. Comfortable throughout long distances and designed to feel virtually weightless when you’re on the move, the Momentum Shorts are ideal for keeping up the pace when the mercury rises.
Our Verdict
At 158g (Medium), the Rab Momentum 9" Shorts feel light without being flimsy, with enough stretch in the Matrix fabric for steep ground, scrambling and fast walking. The pull-on waistband is a real strength under a pack hipbelt, as there is no button or belt hardware to dig in.
Ventilation is well handled, with laser-cut holes at the rear yoke and through the hand pockets helping dump heat on warm climbs. Storage is intentionally simple: two open hand pockets and one zipped security pocket, so they suit small essentials rather than heavy pocket carry.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Lightweight, body-hugging waistband with drawcord adjustment
- 2 open hand pockets
- Laser-cut venting holes on rear yoke and hand pockets
- 1 YKK® zipped security pocket
- 4" inside leg
Specifications
- Small (30" waist) weighs: 147g
- Medium (32" waist) weighs: 158g
- Large (34" waist) weighs: 161g
- XLarge (36" waist) weighs: 177g
Material & Construction
- Matrix™ single weave stretch nylon (130g/m²) with fluorocarbon-free DWR
- Flexile™ 200 with fluorocarbon-free DWR
