Buy the Mountain Hardwear Shade Lite Short Online – $39.50 (Save $39.50)
The Mountain Hardwear Shade Lite Short is a do-it-all outdoor sun-shielding short primed for light, stretchy performance on the trails. Best-fit shoppers are hikers and travelers who want a barely-there feel with sun protection. Current price: $39.50 — 50% off the $79 compare-at price — with online purchase at Trek Haul Outfitters and an extra 15% discount using coupon SAVE15.
Does the Shade Lite Short Have a Liner?
No — the Shade Lite Short is unlined. It does not include a built-in brief or mesh liner. Many buyers pair it with their own compression shorts or briefs for chafe-free long miles, which also keeps the short featherweight and faster drying.
Fit & Sizing: True to Size or Size Up?
Most buyers report the Shade Lite runs true to size in the waist with an athletic cut. If you plan to wear a baselayer underneath or prefer a looser trail fit, some shoppers size up — but for standard wear, order your regular waist size. The stretch fabric adds a little give either way.
Specifications
- Brand: Mountain Hardwear
- Series: Shade Lite
- Product Type: Men's lightweight sun-shielding trail short
- Build: Light, stretchy fabric; unlined (no built-in brief)
- Protection: Sun-shielding fabric
Materials & Weight
The light and stretchy fabric keeps weight minimal while shielding skin from sun exposure on exposed trails and travel days.
Use Cases
- Hot-weather day hikes and backpacking
- Travel and lakeside wear
- Layering over compression shorts
Comparison & Alternatives
Versus the Stryder Belted (recycled nylon, belt, UPF), Traxion (gusseted stretch), and Hardwear AP (climbing crossover), the Shade Lite is the lightest, most packable option. If you want a liner, look at running-specific shorts; for a belt, choose the Stryder.
Deal & Price Value
Save $39.50 — half the retail price. Orders over $45 ship free, and coupon SAVE15 cuts the price further. Buy online today while this promotion runs.
