Article by Sam Winebaum
Tracksmith Overland Shorts ($120) and Tracksmith Overland Quick Sleeve ($115)
Introduction:
Tracksmith launched an all new path assortment in August 2025 together with the Eliot Vary path runner (RTR Overview quickly) and a whole array of attire designed as named to run and journey “Overland”. Whereas styled path and supposed for New England’s assorted terrain. the Overland Shorts and Quick Sleeve reviewed listed below are equally at dwelling on any “highway” with cheerful and colourful styling which contrasts with Tracksmith’s typical extra basic seems. About time I say!
Again a number of years in the past Tracksmith had an Off-Roads assortment (RTR Overview). Right here we see an all new take targeted on extra technical materials, higher storage and climate versatility.
The Shorts and Quick Sleeve under will quickly be joined by our assessment of the Overland Windbreaker, as quickly as we get appropriate climate to check however it’s for positive additionally it is an aesthetic rugged method to shoulder season run attire.
Tracksmith Overland Shorts ($120)
Greatest for: any run highway or path the place storage is required
Strengths: among the many finest organized and largest storage capability in a non tight or 2-1 quick, or any quick
Sam: I like pockets, a number of pockets in my run shorts for each highway and path as I all the time have my telephone for images and infrequently different small gear. The Overland for positive delivers on storage, successfully applied, with 9 pockets in a straightforward becoming transient model 5” quick.
Made from a 4 approach stretch woven material with PFC DWR climate resistant end I can say they don’t seem to be solely mild moisture resistant however not like many shorts do an important job repelling not less than some sweat. They weren’t soaked after a steamy run. It hasn’t rained but to check the climate half. The material is just a little thicker and extra rugged than the same old wispy TS highway quick.
The waistband with a stout orange twine is efficient in holding the shorts up when loaded, and you may load these shorts.
The entrance “hare” brand seems to be reflective, good! However extra reflective components, virtually all the time a weak component at TS I believe are so as. For instance the stunning giant diamond formed rear brand is a sueded materials however might be reflective.
I believe whereas my medium is true to measurement that the elastic of the woven waistband might be a contact snugger, or perhaps I’ve misplaced sufficient weight to contemplate a small for my now 31” waist.
The interior transient is comfy and nicely ventilated and is, in distinction to the sooner Off Roads shorts which have been a 2-1 with thigh interior tight telephone pocket, and which I discovered match fairly awkwardly.
The pockets! Now we have 9 pockets together with 2 key telephone measurement pockets which maintain my iPhone 16 Professional absolutely and nicely, and if no telephone can swallow different gear comparable to gloves, hats, keys and so forth.. The large pockets are mesh and are on the surface shell of the shorts alongside the hips.
To the rear of every and a bit greater up on the waist is what I might name outsized mesh gel pockets. No reaching inside or to the again for telephone or small objects in these shorts.
The rear has a decently giant zip pocket for keys and such. It can also maintain a telephone however as proven within the picture under because of the quick zipper it isn’t actually a straightforward very fast entry choice for a telephone.
Contained in the waist band, and as is customary at TS, are 4 good sized gel sized pockets.
What would possibly I’ve achieved otherwise so far as storage?
I ponder if the rear may have a single giant extra considerably compressive mesh pocket to carry a tender flask throughout the again with the zip pocket on prime. Or make one of many entrance thigh pockets zip and eliminating the rear zip dedicating a brand new bigger mesh pocket to flask or a lightweight jacket Such a extra compressive mesh may additionally assist higher maintain massive hundreds.
Efficiency
The Overland Quick balances ample storage, a snug match and nice styling almost completely for any highway or path journey. It demonstrates cautious design decisions to maximise the flexibility of the shorts. As such they’re a really stable worth
Tracksmith Overland Quick Sleeve ($115)
Greatest for: cool climate, variable situations
Strengths: very tender and stretchy, bolstered shoulders
The Overland Quick Sleeve is a relaxed becoming very tender and stretchy merino knit multi use shirt. At 160gsm it isn’t the thinnest run shirt on the market and even the thinnest merino. For instance the Patagonia Cool Cap Merino I’m now additionally testing is 115gsm and the distinction is felt. As such it’s extra a fall than summer time run shirt for me based mostly on my summer time temperatures testing.
I significantly like that along with the moisture and temperature regulating properties of merino it’s handled with 37.5 Know-how, a sustainable volcanic extremely porous quite a few particles which helps regulate temperatures and evacuate moisture in each heat and chilly temperatures. The mixture of merino and 37.5 additionally make the Overland very odor resistant so I used to be in a position to put on for a number of days put on with out washing.
To be used with a pack or the brand new TS run vest, denser woven DWR handled materials is used on the shoulders.
Match
The match is for positive relaxed and on the lengthy facet in my typical medium. I’m 5’9” (175cm) and weigh 159 lbs (72kg). I like this relaxed match!
Efficiency
The Quick Sleeve is a perfect run and hike shirt for fall and as a base layer in even colder situations. It received too heat for me at about 80F in brilliant solar and comparatively excessive humidity on the run. It isn’t wispy, mild and ethereal and is extra substantial than a typical tech run shirt and that’s fantastic. That mentioned in a subsequent model TS would possibly take into account a lighter material and or a merino poly mix.
In cooler temps it was nice and I can’t wait to check it within the Alps on our trek in decrease temps at altitude. And for positive, as with most all of Tracksmith attire that’s not “pure” summer time roadrunning I will even be sporting it extra casually, one thing I don’t do a lot with extra “technical” tees.
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Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Street Path Run. He’s in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th 12 months of working roads and trails. He has a many years outdated 2:28 marathon PR. Nowadays he runs halves within the simply sub 1:43 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week largely at average paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, mountain climbing or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he isn’t having fun with too many fantastic New England IPA’s.
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