What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "I stash the Mythic Shorts in my pack for backcountry ski days-they're super light, stuff down small, and pull on fast over touring pants. The full side zips are a game changer when I'm standing on wind-blasted transitions or belaying in frozen conditions."We count on the Mythic Down Shorts from Rab when cold transitions demand instant warmth without slowing us down. Designed for serious mountain pursuits, these ultralight down shorts pull on fast over our base layers or touring pants, giving us critical core insulation right when we need it-whether we're gearing up for the descent or stopping to belay in alpine air. Constructed with stitch-through baffles filled with 800-fill-power hydrophobic European goose down, the Mythic Shorts deliver lofty warmth without extra bulk. The seat and gusset use weather-resistant PrimaLoft(R) Gold synthetic insulation for durability and wet-weather performance where we need it most. Recycled Pertex(R) Quantum fabrics with a DWR finish shed light snow and wind, while full-length YKK(R) side zips let us pull them on or off without removing boots or skis. Precurved knees improve mobility, and the adjustable waist delivers a secure fit. Lightweight, functional, and incredibly packable, these shorts are built for technical layering in the alpine.