100g (Size M)
106g (Size L)
Introduction
Super Light
Hiking Shorts
For runners and fastpackers, our Light 5-Pocket Shorts are even lighter and more comfortable than our regular 5-Pocket Shorts.
Made of the elastic Pertex Equilibrium fabric, they are a bit shorter than the conventional 5-Pocket Shorts and of course, make use of our unique 5-Pocket system.
The paper-thin fabric makes the shorts ultralight and comfortable, but they are weaker and less durable than our other pants. Please handle them with care.
Product Story
Even Lighter
I personally had no complaints about our regular 5-Pocket Shorts when hiking during the hot season, but for some of our trail-running and fastpacking customers, the hiking-oriented 5-Pocket Shorts seemed not to meet the needs of the intensity of their exercise.
So I decided to create a lighter pair of shorts that allow for even easier leg movement.
Yuriko Hori, wearing the 2023 version Coral color.
The original 5-Pocket Shorts are made of non-elastic and non-polyurethane Taslan nylon. Although polyurethane is often used for its stretch property, I did not like it because it tended to be slow-drying with inferior durability and weak wind protection. Non-polyurethane Taslan nylon, on the other hand, did not stretch but it was fast-drying, windproof, and durable.
After trying out many different fabrics, I luckily stumbled upon Pertex Equilibrium. Though it was less durable than Taslan nylon, it had a smooth and soft texture. It also had some elasticity even though it was non-polyurethane.
For more comfort and faster drying, we updated the drawstring material of the waistband from flat to mesh. The length of the shorts is shortened for easier movement of the legs. Of course, our 5-Pocket system is inherited from the trusted 5-Pocket Shorts, so you can comfortably dig your hands in the side pockets and easily stow your map or smartphone in the other pockets.
With the renewal of the fabric in 2023, the fabric strength, which had been a weak point, has been improved, making it possible to wear them with greater peace of mind.
Form and Function
Pockets for Smartphone and Maps
Yamatomichi 5-Pocket design can neatly store your map, snack, wallet, and other items you need during hiking, without interfering with your leg movement.
Especially, our smartphone pocket at the side is so well-positioned that it fits your phone while keeping it securely in place without bouncing around when running. The map pocket is large enough to store the water bottle.
1st pocket
Large enough for comfortable keeping your hands in your pockets while hiking.
2nd pocket
The 2nd pocket is perfect for your smartphone. The perfectly-allocated pocket just behind the hipbone secures a smooth leg lift, preventing your phone from bouncing around, and keeps your phone safe and intact when sitting.
3rd pocket
The 3rd pocket is positioned high for wallets, etc. The long zipper tab allows for easy opening/closure of the pocket.
Key loop
You can attach keys or a small carabiner to the long key loop. It’s also handy when you hang the pants to dry.
4th pocket
The lower part of the pocket liner is made of polyester mesh for drainage should the pants get wet.
5th pocket
The 5th pocket is made to fit the size of the normal hiking map. It is also perfect for a large-screen smartphone, compact digital camera, and even a water bottle.
Comfortable and ultralight
By using the Pertex Equilibrium fabric, we managed to create a pair of pants weighing only half of our regular 5-Pocket Shorts. The Equilibrium is also slightly elastic allowing for great flexibility when hiking.
The twist-processing of the fibers and optimum weaving design create a slight two-way stretch even without the polyurethane material, which is elastic but easy to deteriorate with age.
Super Fast-drying
As the fabric is super thin it dries in no time! The elastic waistband uses mesh material for quicker drying and better comfort when it gets wet from sweat or rain.
The chart below shows the moisture content in the fabric after 15 minutes of spin-dry. It compares our Light 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts with the base layers of major manufacturers, as well as a standard cotton shirt.
The lower the moisture content, the faster it dries. The Light 5-Pocket Pants/Short show that it is only 1.7% of water content after 15 minutes of spin-dry, which means it is almost completely dry.
5-Pocket Lineup
Yamatomichi offers three types of bottoms for the three seasons of spring, summer, and autumn: the standard 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, the origin of the series; the Light 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, which are super light and offer exceptional breathability; and the DW 5-Pocket Pants/Shorts, which are somewhat in the middle between the two.
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the situation, season, and application, but all of the designs are similar. Please visit the following link for details.
Material
Pertex Equilibrium
The special double-weave structure of Pertex Equilibrium has a slightly stretchy (two-directional) feel due to the combination of yarns of different thicknesses, and the unevenness on the reverse side of the fabric, which decreases skin contact and prevents the fabric from sticking to you.
until the 2022 model year was specialized to be extremely lightweight, the fabric was thin, and while it was cool and comfortable in warm weather, it was prone to tearing when rubbing against rocks and other surfaces.
In 2023, We doubled the tear strength by using a wider thread for the rip-stop which increased the weight by 10% but gave the fabric a more firm texture, making it stick less to the skin. This stiffer material to our surprise helped lower heat buildup within the garment even though the fabric was 40% less breathable by value.
In addition, the previous Pertex Equilibrium had a weakness in that it was prone to snags, but we have increase the strength on the backside making it less prone to snag and reduced the likelihood of tearing.
Tear strength measured by JIS L 1096 D (In-house test) Tensile strength measured by JIS L 1096 A (In-house test)
Strength values are averages of vertical and horizontal
Pertex Equilibrium 62g/m²
Material:
78% Nylon, 22% Polyester, C6 DWR
Spec:
Tear strength measured by JIS L 1096 D (In-house test)
Vertical: 1.9kg, Horizontal: 2.4kg
Tensile strength measured by JIS L 1096 A (In-house test)
Vertical: 37kg Horizontal: 44kg
Breathability measured by JIS 1096 A (In-house test)
18cc/(㎠・s)
Size guide
Recommended Size
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 42~49 | 47~56 | 54~62 |
| Waist (cm) | 60~66 | 64~72 | 68~76 |
Product Size
*Waist is measured when the rubber is not stretched.
**The hip is the width measured at the largest part of the waist when placed flat.
Unit：cm
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pants Length | 37 | 39 | 40.5 |
| Inseam | 13 | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Waist | 62 | 67 | 71 |
| Hip | 51.5 | 55 | 57.5 |
| Hemline | 29 | 30 | 31 |
*Slight size differences may occur due to fabric shrinkage and sewing variations.
**Dimensions may change over time due to fabric shrinkage caused by wearing and washing.
Fitting
Kanade 161cm-56kg
Size S (Olive 2023)
Kanade 161cm-56kg
Size S (Olive 2023)
Nana 151cm-47kg
Size S (Olive 2023)
Kanade 161cm-56kg
Size S (Olive 2023)
Kanade 161cm-56kg
Size M (Coral 2023)
Hikaru 165cm-59kg
Size M (Water 2023)
Hikaru 165cm-59kg
Size L (Coral 2023)
Nana 151cm-47kg
Size S (Olive 2023)
Kanade 161cm-56kg
Size S (Olive 2023)
Kanade 161cm-56kg
Size M (Coral 2023)
Hikaru 165cm-59kg
Size M (Water 2023)
Hikaru 165cm-59kg
Size L (Coral 2023)
Instructions
Relatively Weak
The Pertex Equilibrium, the fabric used in the Light 5-Pocket Shorts/Pants, is very thin and lightweight.
The rip-stop construction provides some strength, but sharp objects such as rocks and branches can scratch and possibly tear the fabric. Please be careful when you walk through rocky ridges or sit down to rest on a rock.
Please go REhere to submit a repair inquiry.
Care Instruction
- Machine wash below 40°C.
- Use a laundry net or wash separately.
- Line dry in the shade.
- Tumble dry below 60°C.
- Do not bleach and do not use fabric softener.
- Iron on low without steam.
- Do not dry-clean.
- High temperatures may cause shrinkage.
Please check our Care Instruction Page
For more detailed tips on how to wash, store and restore the shrunk item, please visit the following link: Care Insturctions
Payment
- We only accept payment by credit card. We currently do not accept payment via bank transfer from overseas accounts.
- We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB.
- To download your receipt, please click the link included in the Dispatch Notice, which we will send by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
Delivery
- Order Confirmation will be sent after the order.
- The items will be dispatched within 3 days after the payment is confirmed.
- The dispatch notice will be sent by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- The delivery may be delayed by unforeseeable reasons such as natural disasters and other logistics issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- We cannot ship multiple orders in one package due to how our delivery system is currently set up.
- We will ship to regions in North America, Oceania, and Europe (excluding Russia) via DHL. For regions in Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, and Russia, we use EMS (International Express Mail Service) for shipping.
- Shipping fees and delivery times vary depending on the shipping destination as well as the size and weight of the items.
Size Exchange
- Overseas customers who need to change the size of their order, should note that the time needed for shipping will vary greatly depending on your country of residence.
- We only accept exchanges when the item is unused (except for fitting).
- If you wish to exchange the size of the item, please contact us within seven days of receiving your order.
- Exchanges can only be made for the same color in a different size.
- If the size you wish is out of stock, we will suggest a different color.
- If the product is out of stock, we may simply have to ship the item back to you.
- All shipping costs to be carried by the customer.
- We will only send the exchanged item to you, upon receipt of return shipping cost via PayPal.
- Please be aware that some countries charge customs duties depending on the price of the item.
- We are unable to answer any questions on local customs. Please contact your local customs bureau.
Repair
We accept repairs for all of our Yamatomichi products. For inquiries on repair services including patching the holes, repairing with extra components, or fixing the items damaged over time, please feel free to contact us from the “Repair” section of the SUPPORT page.