# Waterproof Pocket Explorer Shorts The Irontide All-Terrain Adventure Shorts are Durably Designed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-shorts References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/irontide-all-terrain-adventure-shorts-have-ipx8-certified-100percent-waterproof-pocket/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/irontide/irontide-the-adventure-short-with-a-waterproof-pocket?ref=d31czz&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Irontide all-terrain adventure shorts are a ruggedly designed garment for explorers seeking to stay prepared when heading out in the field on their latest trip. The shorts are constructed with a four-way stretch fabric to help them seamlessly move with the wearer and are equipped with a [waterproof pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet) that carries an IPX8 rating. The pocket can provide waterproofness down to 100-feet when swimming to keep technology or other small essentials operational when in the water. The Irontide all-terrain adventure shorts are rated to provide UPF 40+ protection and will dry quickly as they wick away moisture to prevent odors from developing. A [tactical pocket for a multitool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-tactical-utility-pant) or knife along with a D loop for a keyring supports avid explorers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **All-terrain Adventure Gear:** Opportunity to design and produce more rugged and durable gear for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Waterproof Technology:** Opportunity to incorporate waterproof technology into various products to make them more versatile for outdoor activities. - **Multi-functional Clothing:** Opportunity to create clothing items with multiple functional pockets and loops for carrying essential tools and equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel companies can incorporate waterproof and stretchable fabrics into their products to make them more durable and comfortable for the adventurous consumer. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can create more innovative and versatile products for outdoor activities, such as waterproof sports equipment and multi-functional gear. - **Travel and Tourism:** Tourism companies can provide customers with durable and functional gear for their outdoor adventures, such as waterproof backpacks and multi-functional clothing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Versatile Men's Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-shorts.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [Proprietary Four-Way Stretch Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-radius-flex-shorts.md) - [Durable Floating Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Rugged Graphene Clothing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphenex-everything-proof-kit.md)