Maipo 7/8 Stash Tights

Built for moving fast in mild to warm conditions, these tights trade rigid trail protection for pure mobility and next-to-skin comfort. Constructed from lightweight NetPlus postconsumer recycled nylon blended with generous elastane, the knit feels closer to a high-end running tight than traditional trail armor. Flatlock seam placement and a wide, high-rise waistband eliminate pressure points beneath a loaded pack hipbelt.

On the trail, the knit breathes exceptionally well on steep ascents and dumps excess heat far better than burly trekking trousers. Two low-profile drop-in thigh pockets sit flush against the legs, keeping a smartphone or energy gels secure and bounce-free. The 7/8 cut lands cleanly above the ankle, which prevents fabric from bunching up inside trail gaiters or mid-cut boots while keeping dirt off your cuffs.

The clear trade-off is mechanical durability against rough terrain. Rubbing against coarse granite scrambles, deadfall, or thorny underbrush will cause surface pilling or snagging far sooner than reinforced alternatives like Fjallraven's Abisko tights. But for trail runners, fastpackers, and summer hikers who value unrestricted range of motion and breathability above off-trail bushwhacking armor, this design hits the sweet spot.